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Durable cops-and-lawyers procedural with gripping headline-inspired storylines and two distinct halves: the investigation of the crime, followed by the prosecution of the case in court. Superbly acted by an ensemble cast and filmed in New York, the series debuted in 1990 and is chasing the `Gunsmoke' record---20 years---as TV's longest-running prime-time series. `L&O' has flourished despite many cast changes over the years, and has spawned three spin-offs, the latest being `Trial by Jury.'

Law & Order Creator Dick Wolf Seeks Profit Justice | Today's News: Our Take | 7/13/2008
Dick Wolf and NBC Universal have had an extremely successful marriage of the minds and pocketbooks over the 19-years of the multiple Law & Order series' runs. However, now the two powerhouses are locking horns over profits from the procedural mega-hits. According to the Wall Street Journal, Wolf's friends and employees say he "believes he has been systematically cheated by NBC." Apparently, Wolf thinks the company "sold the show at a cheap in-house price to its own cable outlets rather than getting the best deal possible by letting other networks bid on it." Wolf's not the only one in Hollywood to cry foul regarding show profits — David Duchovny also filed a lawsuit in 1999 alleging Fox had cheated him out of syndication profits from the long-running X-Files series — and went on to win a rumored $20 million.The Wolf-NBC negotiations, which were held behind closed doors, fell in favor of the network. But, that was just one of the issues on the table. Wolf is also... read more
Officials Lay Down Law on Dennis Farina Gun Incident | Today's News: Our Take | 6/5/2008
Law & Order alum Dennis Farina has been charged with illegal gun possession at Los Angeles International Airport. Farina was caught with a .22 caliber gun in his carry-on luggage in May, and on Wednesday was charged with three misdemeanor counts that carry a combined max sentence of two and half years in jail and a $3,000 fine. At the time of his arrest, Farina made a public apology and told authorities that he'd forgotten that the gun was in his bags. Whoops! Should the Law come down on Farina? Or should he be spared punishment for an honest mistake? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to see some L&O, up close. read more
Finale Fever: The Finale | Roush Dispatch | 5/23/2008
How much do I love Miranda Bailey? Now and forever my favorite Grey’s Anatomy character, she (and by she, I mean Chandra Wilson) gave me a great new catchphrase in Thursday night’s Grey’s finale. Next time someone asks me what I’m looking at or what I’m thinking about, I might just say, “The bigger picture.” Her approach seemed to inspire just about everyone in the show to get out of their funks, and by the end of the busy two hours, there were quite a few happy (or at least happier than usual) endings.Mer and Der were back together again, at last, having finally saved someone in their clinical trial: “We can be extraordinary together instead of ordinary apart,” said a “whole and healed” Meredith. McDreamy grins again, and all is right with the world. How corny and over-the-top-McSwoony was Meredith’s candlelit hilltop landing strip marking out Derek’s blueprint on Dream House Acres. And also how appropriate to the... read more
Ratings: Idol Finale Cooks Up Audience of 30.6 Mil | Today's News: Our Take | 5/22/2008
Ratings highlights for Wednesday, May 21:• American Idol's Season 7 finale kicked off the night with 24.73 million total viewers and announced its winner at 10:01 pm to 36.34 mil — averaging 30.6 mil across the two-hour run. That represents a nearly four percent increase over last year's final results show. Got a question for me to ask either David next week during their on-video visits? Share it here.• Criminal Minds wrapped up its season with 13 million viewers, a 300K week-to-week gain.• CSI: NY closed its season and won the 10 o'clock hour with 11.7 mil. Law & Order's finale drew 8.45 mil, while Boston Legal said buh-bye (for now) to 6.36 mil.Related:• Did your DVR drop Idol's finale moments? Watch them here. read more
Law & Order: When Courtroom Tables Turn | Roush Dispatch | 5/7/2008
Nothing about Law & Order in its current reinvigorated incarnation feels like a show in its 18th season. Maybe that’s because so much of the cast is brand-spanking new: Jeremy Sisto and Anthony Anderson as the freshly formed detective team of Lupo and Bernard, and Linus Roache as new chief ADA Michael Cutter, alongside Alana De La Garza, who’s only in her second season as executive ADA Connie Rubirosa. (Thankfully, S. Epatha Merkerson and Sam Waterston are still around as their bosses, providing continuity with Law & Order’s fabled past.)Tonight, in another strong episode, it’s De La Garza’s turn to shine, and she makes the most of it, proving herself a worthy successor to Jill Hennessy and Angie Harmon, my previous favorites in this often-thankless role. She is tough and aggressive, but always sympathetic, as she is forced to go up against her colleague Cutter in court as a temporary (and very reluctant) defense attorney, called into action because... read more

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Jesse L. leaving...Anthony Anderson in??
I have watched this show since its inception and have continued watching through its many cast changes. Some of the changes worked well, others did not. Anthony Anderson would be one, I... read more
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who was?
Does anyone know if the last guy(martin?)caught for the kiddnapping on the 2hr Law and Order, was the lead singer of Fall Out Boy? read more
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Does anyone know yet when L&O is returning to TV? I miss it read more
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Law & Order: Who will replace McCoy?
Who do you think will replace Jack McCoy?I've heard Bradley Whitford is too expensive - so who else would fit in with the cast?Actors I've heard:Bebe NeuwirthCourtney B. VanceJeff... read more
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Premiered: September 13, 1990, on NBC

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Premise: Durable cops-and-lawyers procedural with gripping headline-inspired storylines and two distinct halves: the investigation of the crime, followed by the prosecution of the case in court. Superbly acted by an ensemble cast and filmed in New York, the series debuted in 1990 and is chasing the `Gunsmoke' record---20 years---as TV's longest-running prime-time series. `L&O' has flourished despite many cast changes over the years, and has spawned three spin-offs, the latest being `Trial by Jury.'

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