How long did each episode take to film, and what was the production cost ?
Each episode required at least 16 hours of filming, which included one day at the studio and two days in the field. The cost was about $20,000. However, episodes with a Bell Model 47 helicopter took slightly longer and cost much more. The helicopter pilots were Roy Bourgois and Bob Gilbreath. Bob was also a pilot for Desilu’s Whirlybirds and one of the founders of National Helicopter Service. Unfortunately, both men died in helicopter crashes soon after doing Highway Patrol.
