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A family drama focused on three generations of women living together in Hartford, Connecticut. Amy Brenneman plays Amy Gray, who left New York City behind and now works as a family court judge. Karle Warren plays Lauren, Amy's daughter; Tyne Daly is Maxine, Amy's tough, opinionated mother. Written by
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In one episode, Maxine gives Ignacio a book of art called "Chicano Visions".
Cheech Marin, who plays Ignacio, is the real author.
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Quotes
Board Member:
We're a little concerned that your director is a drug addict.
Maxine Gray:
No, my director is a former drug addict. I myself am a former high school student, and everyone here used to poop in your pants. What's your point?
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Referenced in
Nip/Tuck: Candy Richards (2008)
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This wonderful woman's drama is packed with great actors, and although the sheer implausibility of a judge living at home occasionally shines through, its quickly overshadowed by the fast pace of the episodic sub plots (court cases, social work machinations, etc). Tyne daly is great, reprising her role as Mary Beth Lacey...ooops! Maxine gray. Honestly, she is so good in this (and not to disparage Cagney and Lacey, because that show was terrific too) it makes you wonder what kind of career she could have had. Amy brenerman really demonstrates superb talent which was hidden by NYPD Blue's grunting, male oriented scripts.
Another example of how acting talent overcomes script originality deficits.