L.A. Law 

The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.

Creators:

Steven Bochco, Terry Louise Fisher

Stars:

Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 40 wins & 147 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Corbin Bernsen	...	Arnie Becker 171 episodes, 1986-1994
Jill Eikenberry	...	Ann Kelsey 171 episodes, 1986-1994
Alan Rachins	...	Douglas Brackman, Jr. 171 episodes, 1986-1994
Michael Tucker	...	Stuart Markowitz 171 episodes, 1986-1994
Richard Dysart	...	Leland McKenzie 171 episodes, 1986-1994
Susan Ruttan	...	Roxanne Melman 150 episodes, 1986-1993
Blair Underwood	...	Jonathan Rollins 149 episodes, 1987-1994
Larry Drake	...	Benny Stulwicz 144 episodes, 1987-1994
Susan Dey	...	D.D.A. Grace Van Owen / ... 126 episodes, 1986-1992
Jimmy Smits	...	Victor Sifuentes 107 episodes, 1986-1992
Harry Hamlin	...	Michael Kuzak 105 episodes, 1986-1991
Michele Greene	...	Abby Perkins 105 episodes, 1986-1991
John Spencer	...	Tommy Mullaney / ... 83 episodes, 1990-1994

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

law | law office | courtroom | arrest warrant | client | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

L.A. Law - Staranwälte, Tricks, Prozesse

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

Runtime:

46 min (170 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (early episodes) Stereo (later episodes)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

David E. Kelley was the head writer on this show. It was Kelley's feeling that this show was unrealistic, and tended to glamorize the law, and deify lawyers. Kelley created The Practice (1997), which was a grittier, less sexy, and flattering portrait of the law, as a direct response to this show.

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Quotes

Leland McKenzie: [settling an argument during a staff meeting] It's time you people remember whose name is at the top of the letterhead!

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Danny DeVito/The Bangles (1988)

User Reviews

Steven Eckholdt is Spectacular!!

Amongst the many shows that Steven Eckholdt has been a guest star on, his quasi-regular role of Patrick Flanagan on " L.A. Law" was extremely excellent!! Steven has been on numerous shows as a powerful guest star. "Law and Order" "Boston Legal" "West Wing" "Wings" and so many others!! I liked his role in "About Last Night"!! I thought he was great in the movie "Santa Who". The short lived series "It's Like You Know" was tremendously bolstered by Steven Eckholdt, and I thought he was really good in "Leaving Drew" as well!! The best part of Steven Eckholdt with his role as Patrick Flanagan on "L.A. Law" was that he was a character who was flawlessly feasible. A young, good looking, and successful attorney working in a high profile law firm in Los Angeles is going to be very arrogant, and, basically, he is going to feel like he is above the law!! Towards the end of the series "L.A.Law", Steven Eckholdt was a big reason why I watched the show!! I know a lot of people who just think that Steven Eckholdt is absolutely spectacular!!