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In a Heartbeat
Created by Jon Felson
Steve Reiss
Patricia Green
Starring Shawn Ashmore
Reagan Pasternak
Danso Gordon
Christopher Ralph
Lauren Collins
Jackie Rosenbaum
Theme music composer Blaise Pascal
Opening theme "In a Hearbeat"
performed by Blaise Pascal
Country of origin Canada<
United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 20
Production
Executive producer(s) Keith Pierce
Richard Pierce
Producer(s) Kevin Lafferty
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) AAC Kids
Disney Channel Original Productions
Release
Original network Family Channel
Disney Channel
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release August 26, 2000 – March 25, 2001

In a Heartbeat was an exciting Disney Channel TV show that first aired in 2000. This show was inspired by real-life groups of emergency medical technicians (EMTs). These EMTs were high school students from across the United States.

The show followed the lives of several teenagers. They volunteered as part-time EMTs. This meant they helped people in medical emergencies. At the same time, they tried to live normal high school lives. In Canada, the show was shown on the Family Channel. The story was based on a real program called Post 53. This program is a student-run EMT emergency response team in Darien, Connecticut.

Meet the Cast

Main Characters

The show featured a group of talented young actors. They played the main teenage EMTs.

  • Danso Gordon played Hank Beecham.
  • Reagan Pasternak played Val Lanier.
  • Shawn Ashmore played Tyler Connell.
  • Christopher Ralph played Jamie Waite.
  • Lauren Collins played Brooke Lanier.
  • Jackie Rosenbaum played Caitie Roth.

Episodes and Seasons

In a Heartbeat had one season with 20 episodes. Each episode showed the challenges and adventures of the teenage EMTs. They dealt with emergencies, school, and friendships. The show explored what it was like to balance such a big responsibility with being a teenager.

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