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1986, TV Show

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Cocreator Steven Bochco's classic law series is set in a ritzy L.A. firm, where caffeine and ego-driven meetings frequently veer from diverse cases into the hectic, neurotic personal lives of its large staff. Winner of 15 Emmys, it follows Bochco's successful `Hill Street Blues' formula of multiple, finely textured story lines in its office politics and romances. There's plenty of passion and posturing in and out of court, but this smart ensemble show also has considerable wit.
  • I'm probably one of many ... | Matt Roush | 9/21/2007
    Question: I'm probably one of many writing in about this, but you'll have to suffer through one more. I've seen only a few episodes of Boston Legal, enough to know that I didn't really enjoy the show but can see how people would like the characters. I even respect James Spader's work. He was excellent on The Practice way back when, and I'm assuming he's carried at least some of that over to the spin-off. But really, Emmy-worthy? This is even his second win, isn't it? I just don't understand it. Never mind the fantastic competition (Kyle Chandler and Matthew Fox off the top of my head) that weren't even nominated, but what could the voters have possibly seen to give him the award instead of their last chance to honor James Gandolfini for what will certainly go down as one of the more legendary roles in television history? Is it because the show is on HBO? Is it because it's a fundamentally flawed voting process and most of the voters never even watched Tony Soprano's work the final ... read more be the first to leave a comment
  • When The West Wing closes ... | Matt Roush | 2/10/2006
    Question: When The West Wing closes down for good on May 14, Bartlet & Co. will leave and a new president will be sworn in. What a simply perfect way for a show to end — when it's supposed to! It's no secret that the series lost a lot of fans and critical appreciation after Aaron Sorkin left three years ago. So here's my question: Years from now, when you think back to The West Wing, how will you remember it? Will you remember a top-notch Emmy-winning drama that influenced the face of dramatic TV, or will you remember a disappointing show that went downhill and never recovered? Answer: What an interesting legacy question to welcome me back from some time off (so much to catch up with). This got me thinking about other shows that went off the air long after they peaked, and I think it's fair to say that most of us will remember The West Wing kindly, without even putting an asterisk after it. The show's impact, and its overall quality up to the reelection season (after which the... read more be the first to leave a comment
  • In your Jan. 9 posting, ... | Matt Roush | 1/13/2006
    Question: In your Jan. 9 posting, Christine asked why roughly five million people who watch Desperate Housewives do not watch Grey's Anatomy. You presented one logical explanation, that some people do not watch past 10 pm/ET due to work the next day. Then you seem perplexed by the rest of us who like to stay with Housewives but not with Grey's Anatomy. To start out with, I would consider myself a connoisseur of television. I say this so that you won't consider me a simple dolt who just watches action and procedural shows. I love good writing, chemistry between the actors, intelligent interactions, interesting background. But to me, it's simple. I do not like shows with a straight-out "soap opera" formula (their main focus is how many people they can get their characters involved with in varying situations) like ER, Grey's Anatomy, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Gilmore Girls, etc. I admit that I watched the first few shows of Anatomy, ER and L.A. Law but soon grew bored by... read more be the first to leave a comment
  • I am sure this is your one ... | Matt Roush | 12/23/2005
    Question: I am sure this is your one millionth e-mail regarding the shocking death of John Spencer. I have enjoyed his work since L.A. Law. I know it may be premature and difficult to speculate, but how do you think The West Wing will deal with this? I would like to see them show respect for his death and pay tribute to Leo in a meaningful way. Simply recasting him may be better for the story line, but it would be a shame if the show did not address this loss. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this could be turned into a powerful episode? The loss of Mrs. Landingham paved the way for a very heartfelt performance from Martin Sheen. Thoughts? Answer: There was quite an outpouring of mail over this very sad situation, and I don't envy the West Wing producers as they deal with this crushing blow, since the show is already limping off into the sunset. John Spencer was the epitome of a character actor, and Leo McGarry was his crowning role, a character of great authority and moral heft... read more be the first to leave a comment

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Premiered: September 15, 1986, on NBC
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Premise: Cocreator Steven Bochco's classic law series is set in a ritzy L.A. firm, where caffeine and ego-driven meetings frequently veer from diverse cases into the hectic, neurotic personal lives of its large staff. Winner of 15 Emmys, it follows Bochco's successful `Hill Street Blues' formula of multiple, finely textured story lines in its office politics and romances. There's plenty of passion and posturing in and out of court, but this smart ensemble show also has considerable wit.

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