Gov Love (10 Nov. 2004)

McCoy takes on gay marriage at the state Supreme Court when a man refuses to testify in a case involving the death of the governor of Connecticut's wife, because he says that he is married to the defendant.

Director:

Michael Pressman

Writers:

Dick Wolf (creator), Richard Sweren,

Stars:

Dennis Farina, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Dennis Farina	...	Detective Joe Fontana
Jesse L. Martin	...	Detective Ed Green
S. Epatha Merkerson	...	Lt. Anita Van Buren
Sam Waterston	...	Jack McCoy
Elisabeth Röhm	...	A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn
Fred Dalton Thompson	...	D.A. Arthur Branch
Chris Sarandon	...	Howard Pincham
Robin Thomas	...	Connecticut Governor Michael Riordan
Jeremy Webb	...	Devin Bradley
Kelly Deadmon	...	Nicole Temple
Leslie Hendrix	...	Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers
Stephen Singer	...	Larry Levine
David Leary	...	Justice R. Truffin
Zeljko Ivanek	...	Richard Kaplan
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Forest	...	Mark

Storyline

McCoy takes on gay marriage at the state Supreme Court when a man refuses to testify in a case involving the death of the governor of Connecticut's wife, because he says that he is married to the defendant.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolf Films, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode is "ripped from the headlines" of the scandalous resignation of New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey, as well as a scandal involving Connecticut Governor John Rowland.

User Reviews

Politically Correct

Very well played out! Touchy subject to begin with, but was well portrayed and done "politically" correct. In our "closed eye" world, it's hard to face challenges that occur right in front of us. One reason I love this show. They're not afraid to take Political issues as well as touchy subjects in today's society and run with it. This "subject" was seen all over the news when it was first talked about, and now nothing. The only comments you see are on Saturday Night Live, which is another show not afraid to wade the waters of television. Very nicely done and still was able to get the point across and do it in such a way that no one was offended, should they be in the first place. My view, I don't really care if anyone would be, it happened. It's life. And people are human. Kudos to Jeremy Webb. I have to say he was fantastic for such a hard politically-viewed role. Risky one at that, and you did great! Can't wait to see the next new one! Looking forward to it.

Take care. Angela Conklin-Towner Ithaca, New York