L.A. Law

NBC (Ended 1994)

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Status

Ended

Premiered

September 15, 1986

Ended

May 19, 1994

Genre

Drama

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Court Room

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On this critically acclaimed drama about a top Los Angeles law firm, some of the best battles take place outside of the courtroom. In the bedroom, in the courtroom, or at McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney & Kuzak's staff meetings, the firm's ambitious, competitive attorneys confront conflict between their own desires,... more »

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Antisemitism on L.A Law

I believe that there was antisemitism on LA Law. Look at the characters. Kuzak: A white good looking WASP lawyer. Becker: T...more »

I believe that there was antisemitism on LA Law. Look at the characters. Kuzak: A white good looking WASP lawyer. Becker: The same. Sifuentes: A good looking Hispanic lawyer. Rollins: A good looking African American lawyer. All these characters have good storylines. And then there is Stuart Markowitz. How did the writers deal with him. Since he's Jewish they used every sterotype. He's shorter not as good looking and is a tax accountant and lawyer. He had money so of course when he marries Kelsey he asks her to sign a pre marital agreement to protect his money. They give him a low sperm count. The other lawyers only tolerate him that when the other lawyers left the firm they didn't take Kelsey because she would want to bring Stuart. less «

snake63 Last online 1 day, 10 hrs ago

1 comments, last one May 2, 2009 + Add Comment
Is this show ever coming to DVD?

I'm surprised it's not out yet. Hope it is, soon.�

I'm surprised it's not out yet. Hope it is, soon.� less «

Lokar Last online 4 days ago

5 comments, last one Mar 8, 2008 + Add Comment
Reunion special?

A few years ago, there apparently was some sort of tv movie with a lot of the former characters. I was wondering if anybody saw this, and what it was like. I've seen ads for a DVD--is it worth buying? Thanks. :D

A few years ago, there apparently was some sort of tv movie with a lot of the former characters. I was wondering if anybody saw this, and what it was like. I've seen ads for a DVD--is it worth buying? Thanks. :D less «

Lokar Last online 4 days ago

4 comments, last one Sep 21, 2006 + Add Comment

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9.1 Superb

A classic legal drama hide « show »

L.A.Law was a standout drama from '86-'94. At the end, as many drama's have happen, it became somewhat stale and may cause many to forget the gripping storylines Bochco, Kelley etc. created. The acting was superlative from the mainstays Dysart, Rachins, Tucker, Eikenberry, Ruttan, Bernsen, Hamlin etc. As the show expanded Law brought forth additional characters played by Dey, Smits, Greene, Underwood, Donohoe, Spencer, Drake, Muldaur etc. These actors made their roles and characters as unforgettable as the originals made there's.

Probably the best thing that can be said about this show is that no one player was the focal point. No one character had to be the "lightning rod" for the show to be great. In an interview for the 100th show Richard Dysart, who played Leland McKenzie, the paternal "glue" of McKenzie, Brackman, Cheney, Kuzack, and Becker, told Jane Pauley that the actors weren't the genius of the show...the writers were. Awful high praise from an actor at a very candid moment.

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lady_choice Added Jun 10, 2007 All my reviews
8 Great

I can't believe I actually enjoyed this! It's like one of life's guilty pleasures. hide « show »

I can't believe I actually enjoyed this! It's like one of life's guilty pleasures. You know you're not supposed to enjoy it that much but you can't help enjoying it. I can't believe I'm typing this but long live L.A. Law. You have one more (secret) supporter here! My rating for L.A. Law is 8.

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jach_080 Added Jun 7, 2006 All my reviews
7 Good

A standout drama. hide « show »

L.A.Law was a standout drama from '86-'94. At the end, as many drama's have happen, it became somewhat stale and may cause many to forget the gripping storylines Bochco, Kelley etc. created. The acting was superlative from the mainstays Dysart, Rachins, Tucker, Eikenberry, Ruttan, Bernsen, Hamlin etc. As the show expanded Law brought forth additional characters played by Dey, Smits, Greene, Underwood, Donohoe, Spencer, Drake, Muldaur etc. These actors made their roles and characters as unforgettable as the originals made there's.

Probably the best thing that can be said about this show is that no one player was the focal point. No one character had to be the "lightning rod" for the show to be great. In an interview for the 100th show Richard Dysart, who played Leland McKenzie, the paternal "glue" of McKenzie, Brackman, Cheney, Kuzack, and Becker, told Jane Pauley that the actors weren't the genius of the show...the writers were. Awful high praise from an actor at a very candid moment.

Catch it in syndication. You'll love it the second time around.

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LAntichristo Added Mar 31, 2006 All my reviews
10 Perfect

two words. carear development. hide « show »

I guess many people realized by now that I am a cop afficinato(sp?) and a lawnut. Well its my field of study since high school. These docu-dramas, cop shows, geared me mentally to be in the field Im in. These television shows (granted are fiction) gives how the legal field works and operates.

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chet1210 Added Feb 3, 2006 All my reviews
10 Perfect

Great show with great actors! hide « show »

Who can forget Rosalind (Diana Muldaur) taking over the firm and then loosing her power, just to show up again to take Leland to bed (this scene was ranked as the 38th greatest moment in television in an issue of EGG Magazine).
Sadly enough, this wonderful show jumped the shark in the end of the 5th season when the greatest character of them all (Rosalind Shays) fell down the elevator shaft. Muldaur said in an interwiev that Rosalind "was just to strong for a lot of men". A year later, another strong female character (C.J. Lamb) was dropped. Rumors said that people found her "to sexy".
The last 3 years of the show wasn't great, but are still ok because of the 3 veterans: Richard Dysart, Alan Rachins and Corbin Bernsen.

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Rozzzz Added Jul 18, 2005 All my reviews