Rescue 911
Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it. The show's popularity coincided with the widespread adoption of the 911 emergency system, replacing standalone police and fire numbers that would vary from municipality to municipality. The number is now universally understood in the United States and Canada to be the number dialed for emergency assistance nationwide.
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Where can I watch Rescue 911 in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Rescue 911?
Rescue 911 scores 7.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Rescue 911?
Rescue 911 stars William Shatner.
How many seasons of Rescue 911 are there?
Rescue 911 has 7 seasons and 185 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of Rescue 911?
All 185 episodes of Rescue 911 add up to about 185 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 93 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 46 days.
What network is Rescue 911 on?
Rescue 911 airs on CBS, and is produced by Arnold Shapiro Productions and CBS Entertainment Productions.
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