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L.A. Law (1986–1994) 6.7
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm. |
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Arnie Becker
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| Jill Eikenberry | ... |
Ann Kelsey
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| Alan Rachins | ... |
Douglas Brackman, Jr.
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Michael Tucker | ... |
Stuart Markowitz
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| Richard Dysart | ... |
Leland McKenzie
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| Blair Underwood | ... |
Jonathan Rollins
(149 episodes, 1987-1994)
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| Larry Drake | ... |
Benny Stulwicz
(144 episodes, 1987-1994)
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| Susan Ruttan | ... |
Roxanne Melman
(138 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Susan Dey | ... |
Grace Van Owen
(126 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Jimmy Smits | ... |
Victor Sifuentes
(107 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Harry Hamlin | ... |
Michael Kuzak
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Michele Greene | ... |
Abby Perkins
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| John Spencer | ... |
Tommy Mullaney
(83 episodes, 1990-1994)
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This popular TV drama depicted life in a large Los Angeles law firm. The plots were strongly character-based and dealt with both the personal lives and professional activities of the partners, associates, and staff. Scenes centered around the courtroom and the law offices. Often, an episode would open with a surprising twist, which would then be played out during the rest of the show. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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law | courtroom | los angeles california | bisexual | human relationship |Genres:
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EnglishRelease Date:
3 October 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Advokaterne See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 5, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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In the opening title sequence, the car's "L.A. Law" license plate expiration sticker always showed the ending year for a given season (it showed "87" for the 1986-1987 season). See more »Quotes
Michael Kuzak: That's because I've never had anything this responsive underneath me.See more »
It is hard to believe that David E. Kelly first started writing television scripts with Doogie Howser MD & then went straight to this. There is a world of difference between those efforts. This series is very entertaining.
It also is much more serious than some of the later series he has done. While this series has some comedy, it has a much more serious tone than Ally McBeal or House MD which have been his later work. This series not only presents more serious issues than those later shows, but also better draw more realistic characters as well.
The acting & production quality of this is very good. Richard Dysart seems the perfect actor to be the foundation of this law firm. The rest of the cast seems to fit their roles well too. Wonder if a 20 or 25 year reunion is planned for this series? A retrospective could be fun.
Towards the end of the series, more of David E Kelly's humor started showing up. In fact, the last season very much resembles a trial run of Ally McBeal in it's tone. Lets not forget Boston Legal too. Kelly has continued to develop his talents in that direction since.
If you like House MD or Ally McBeal, you will like this series. If you liked Boston Public (which was a little more serious) you'd like this show too. I am not sure if David Kelly has any other directions he can head but viewers sure get a lot chance to enjoy his work.