America the Beautiful (4 May 1989)

Grace has mixed feelings when she prosecutes a wealthy businessman for killing a homeless man for scourging around the garbage outside his house, as well as dealing with a crazed activist ... See full summary »

Director:

Max Tash

Writers:

Steven Bochco (creator), David E. Kelley,

Stars:

Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Harry Hamlin	...	Michael Kuzak
Susan Dey	...	Grace Van Owen
Corbin Bernsen	...	Arnie Becker
Jill Eikenberry	...	Ann Kelsey
Alan Rachins	...	Douglas Brackman, Jr.
Michele Greene	...	Abby Perkins
Jimmy Smits	...	Victor Sifuentes
Michael Tucker	...	Stuart Markowitz
Susan Ruttan	...	Roxanne Melman
Blair Underwood	...	Jonathan Rollins
Larry Drake	...	Benny Stulwicz
Richard Dysart	...	Leland McKenzie
Amanda Plummer	...	Alice Hackett
Dann Florek	...	David Meyer
Don Sparks	...	Russell Spitzer

Storyline

Grace has mixed feelings when she prosecutes a wealthy businessman for killing a homeless man for scourging around the garbage outside his house, as well as dealing with a crazed activist supporting the homeless. Meanwhile, Kuzak represents Abby when she agrees to testify before a grand jury seeking to indite her for money laundering. Brackman enlists Benny as a silent partner when he goes to interview Leo Hackett, a potentially new client. Hackett then introduces Benny to his retarded and withdrawn daughter, Alice, whom Benny develops a crush on. Rollins volunteers to help Diana with her divorce, and Roxanne has second thoughts about Becker's approach of handling her own divorce from Dave Meyer. Also, Kelsey can't overcome the pain of losing her newly-adopted baby daughter in the custody suit.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 1989 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 5, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title is from the poem/song written by Katharine Lee Bates that was originally an ode to the view from Pikes Peak in 1895.

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