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In 1960, Martin established his own production company, QM Productions. It produced a string of successful television series during the 1960s and 1970s. The company had kicked off when he signed a deal with ABC to produce television programs, with The New Breed being one of the first QM programs. [ 5 ]
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Jul 22, 2022 · Martin produced hundreds of television series, for the most part cop-and-crime oriented dramas, for decades. His best-known work probably came in the 1960s and 1970s, with shows like “The Fugitive,” “Streets of San Francisco,” “Cannon,” “Barnaby Jones” … the list goes on and on. And no, it wasn’t really hundreds of shows.
Quinn Martin. Producer: The Fugitive. During the early 1970s QM Productions through its owner Quinn Martin dominated the action adventure television series genre. At one time QM produced more hours of network television programs per week than any other independent production company.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA
Quinn Martin was an American television producer who was perhaps best known for a series of popular crime shows. Martin worked as a film editor and producer before forming the television production company QM Productions (1960–79). He produced some 20 television movies and created more than 15.
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Quinn Martin. Producer: The Fugitive. During the early 1970s QM Productions through its owner Quinn Martin dominated the action adventure television series genre. At one time QM produced more hours of network television programs per week than any other independent production company.
- May 22, 1922
- September 5, 1987
Background: QM Productions was an independent television production company formed in 1960 by Quinn Martin. All of his series were known for their highly stylized format: a prologue featuring a stern-voice narrator to establish the premise; explicitly announced Acts I, II, III, and IV; and an epilogue, again featuring the narrator.
Jan 3, 2023 · Quinn Martin is a name synonymous with classic 1960s and 1970s prime-time television. Before beginning his career in Hollywood, he served in World War II in the US Army Signal Corps and attained the rank of Sergeant.
