If Aaron Spelling was the king of 70s gloss, Quinn Martin was the master of 70s grit. The Quinn Martin Machine gave television its signature Act cards, booming narration, great guest stars, and stories that kept moving. It’s also one of the best examples of what we call Technicolor Urgency — television that could take its time without standing still. This tag collects our reviews, features, and rabbit holes involving QM shows like The Streets of San Francisco, The Invaders, and The F.B.I. Act I. Act II. Act III. Epilog. You knew exactly whose show you were watching.
