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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08x22 Finish Line Aired: May. 19, 1994In the final episode of the series, McKenzie (Richard Dysart) announces his retirement; Nuzzi and Benny (Larry Drake) buy a racehorse; and the … [continue reading]
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Win Phelps (19 episodes)
- Elodie Keene (18 episodes)
- Tom Moore (13 episodes)
Writers
- Steven Bochco (197 episodes)
- Terry Louise Fisher (188 episodes)
- David E. Kelley (68 episodes)
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- In early 1991, a Season 5 episode had two female characters, Abby, played by Michele Greene and the newcomer C.J., played by Amanda Donohoe kissing each other. The scene was recognized as the…
[show]In early 1991, a Season 5 episode had two female characters, Abby, played by Michele Greene and the newcomer C.J., played by Amanda Donohoe kissing each other. The scene was recognized as the first kiss between two women in a prime time American series and was considered quite controversial.
[hide] - The license plate in the beginning of the opening credits was during the first seven seasons mounted on the rear of a Jaguar, but for the final season it changed to being mounted on a Bentley…
[show]The license plate in the beginning of the opening credits was during the first seven seasons mounted on the rear of a Jaguar, but for the final season it changed to being mounted on a Bentley Continental R - a car which was mentioned in several episodes of the eighth season when Arnie Becker was thinking of buying one. He finally received one as a gift in episode 3 of the same season.
[hide] - William M. Finkelstein became executive producer of "L.A. Law" shortly after his series Civil Wars was canceled. Finkelstein transferred two "Civil Wars" characters from their New York law…
[show]William M. Finkelstein became executive producer of "L.A. Law" shortly after his series Civil Wars was canceled. Finkelstein transferred two "Civil Wars" characters from their New York law firm to "L.A. Law": attorney "Eli Levinson" (Alan Rosenberg) and his secretary, "Denise Ianello" (Debi Mazar).
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