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Randolph’s passing prompted a look back at his legacy on emergency services in the U.S. “Emergency” was believed to have had a direct impact on the number of paramedics in the country. Of his part in such a monumental cultural moment, Mantooth once said, “The stars just lined up with this show perfectly for a purpose” (via The Hollywood Reporter). The actor also said of his part on the show, “I could be remembered for driving a car that has a name like the General Lee, not that there’s anything wrong with that show. Instead, I’m remembered for something that changed emergency medicine, forever. How lucky can any one person be?” That said, he didn’t believe he deserved undue credit. Speaking to EMS 1 in 2014, he explained, “I am a little uncomfortable with it. I didn’t do anything; I haven’t done anything. These people save lives; I don’t.”
Randolph would remain passionate about emergency services throughout his life, making speeches at events like Great Saves and lauding workers for their service. However, in his EMS 1 interview he reiterated that he preferred to remain distinct from them. “When people say, ‘You’re my hero,’ I say, ‘I’m not a hero. You’re the hero.’ And I mean that sincerely,” he said. Given Mantooth’s obvious impact, we’ll agree to disagree.
Sam Neill
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