8/14/2023 0 Comments St. elsewhere and twin peaks![]() ![]() It's tempting to say that a show that's over a quarter-century old and has been off the air for just over twenty years would now be quaint,but I have a funny feeling that many(if not all)of the plot lines and story arcs of this show would carry fair weight now as well. ![]() The show's later seasons would reflect the ratings-challenged series' standing,and would ultimately create a more surreal,less grounded storyline follow-through that would create a conclusion that would NOT sit well with many loyal viewers,among them myself, Still,this show's production,writing and acting would be the ground-layer(word I just made up!)for such dramas as "ER","House" and "Grey's ANatomy". Yes,THAT Howie Mandel),this show would tackle all sorts of once-ignored and taboo subjects such as AIDS,Autism,abortion,rape and The right to die. Featuring a collection of renowned veteran actors(Ed Flanders,Norman Lloyd and William DAniels),durable vet character actors(Ed Begley Jr.,Stephen Furst,Christina Pickles,France Nguyen,Alfre Woodward and Bonnie BArtlett)and an eclectic blend of young up-and-comers(Denzel Washington,Mark HArmon,David Morse,Stephen Furst and Howie MAndel. This show,a stubborn NBC offering okay-ed by legendary head of programming Brandon TArtikoff that managed to stay on the Wednsday at 10 EST/9 CST for the entirety or near entirety of its five year run. "Ben Casey,M.D.,"Dr.Kildare","Marcus Welby M.D.","Trapper John M.D.")or else had a sort of generic quality of efficiency and heroism(think "Emergency!" of even the soap opera "General Hospital")attached. Prior to this show,shows set in hospitals tended to have a "Cahracter first" element to them(i.e. ![]()
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