Law & Order (1990–2010)

The show follows a crime, usually adapted from current headlines, from two separate vantage points. The first half of the show concentrates on the investigation of the crime by the police, the second half follows the prosecution of the crime in court.

Creator:

Dick Wolf

Stars:

S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin

Nominated for 6 Golden Globes. Another 43 wins & 157 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
S. Epatha Merkerson	...	Lt. Anita Van Buren (391 episodes, 1991-2010)
Sam Waterston	...	Jack McCoy (368 episodes, 1994-2010)
Jerry Orbach	...	Detective Lennie Briscoe (274 episodes, 1991-2004)
Steven Hill	...	D.A. Adam Schiff (229 episodes, 1990-2000)
Jesse L. Martin	...	Detective Ed Green (198 episodes, 1999-2008)

Storyline

The show follows a crime, ususally adapted from current headlines, from two separate vantage points. The first half of the show concentrates on the investigation of the crime by the police, the second half follows the prosecution of the crime in court.

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Plot Keywords:

police | evidence | investigation | detective | district attorney | 

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Taglines:

The Story Is Everything

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Bravo [ca] Five [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Law & Order Prime

Filming Locations:

Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Studios USA Television, NBC Universal Television, Universal Network Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min 45 min (456 Episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Steven Hill and Sam Waterston were 68 years old when they started playing the District Attorney on the show. (Steven Hill turned 68 in 1990 and Sam Waterston turned 68 in 2008.)

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Goofs

In several episodes in the first season, Sgt. Greevey shows his credentials to identify himself, however the badge in the wallet is a NYPD "detectives" shield which is different from a Sgt's shield.

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Quotes

Danielle Melnick: Julian Prusse is accused of a crime but that doesn't make him Hannibal Lecter.

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Crazy Credits

When the 15th season episode "Gunplay", originally aired in October 2004, was rebroadcast in March 2005, it ran with the opening credits showing Annie Parisse, even though the episode features Elizabeth Rohm who was originally credited. As a result, Rohm is uncredited in the rebroadcast of this episode.

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Connections

Referenced in Whoopi: Back to Broadway - The 20th Anniversary (2005)

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Soundtracks

"I'm Not Driving Anymore"
(Instrumental)
Written and Performed by Rob Dougan
(UK Version)

User Reviews

Watch it for Briscoe and McCoy!

To be honest, I didn't become a real fan of the series until Jerry Orbach (Detective Briscoe)and Sam Waterston(EADA McCoy)came into the picture. This is when the series starts to pick up steam. Watching the show, you can't help but laugh at Briscoe's remarks or feel the passion of McCoy. Both of these men want justice, and will do everything within limits to bring the wrongdoers to justice. What I really like about the show is the wonderful twists and turns that they throw to the audience, as well as the "ripped from the headlines" episodes. Even though you have 2 more in the "Law And Order" franchise, the original is STILL the best!