Changing of the Guard 

Sheriff Brock asks Laurie Bey to help him, Maxine, and Kenny look for Mayor Ed Lawson who's missing and wanted in connection to a murder, while Jill and the rest of the town begin the ... See full summary »

Director:

Arvin Brown

Writer:

David E. Kelley (created by)

Stars:

Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Skerritt	...	Sheriff Jimmy Brock
Kathy Baker	...	Dr. Jill Brock
Costas Mandylor	...	Kenny Lacos
Lauren Holly	...	Maxine Stewart
Holly Marie Combs	...	Kimberly Brock
Justin Shenkarow	...	Matthew Brock (credit only)
Adam Wylie	...	Zachary Brock (credit only)
Fyvush Finkel	...	Douglas Wambaugh
Kelly Connell	...	Carter Pike
Don Cheadle	...	D.A. John Littleton
Ray Walston	...	Judge Henry Bone
Marlee Matlin	...	Laurie Bey
Phyllis Lyons	...	Marcia Lawson
Cecil Hoffman	...	Laurie's Interpreter
Dabbs Greer	...	Rev. Henry Novotny

Storyline

Sheriff Brock asks Laurie Bey to help him, Maxine, and Kenny look for Mayor Ed Lawson who's missing and wanted in connection to a murder, while Jill and the rest of the town begin the process of finding a new mayor. After Laurie Bey helps with the police to arrest Lawson, she's surprisingly is chosen to be the new acting mayor of Rome.

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Plot Keywords:

sheriff | 72 year old | tape recorder | reporter | acquittal | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Family | Mystery | Romance

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Quotes

Sheriff Jimmy Brock: When I came to this town, the biggest crime problem was jay walking. Now it's murder. And this department, routinely, botches investigations, mis-handles evidence, and the bad guys GO FREE! Things are changing today. We will begin a physical fitness regiment. We will have new standards. Anybody not measuring up to those standards will be broomed out. Anyone. This department is in it far too s...
[looks over at Laurie Bey in a trooper's hat]
Sheriff Jimmy Brock: What are you doing here?
Laurie Bey: At your service, sir.
Sheriff Jimmy Brock: [...]

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Connections

References Ricki Lake (1992)

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 1995 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 21, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

David E. Kelley Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1