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I watched Law and Oder episodes for years. Sam Waterston, as the Assistant DA and then the DA, was the best. I always felt the shows followed proper legal procedures as best they could. Their work with the NYPD made for a great combination. I was really mad when the show was cancelled without so much as a by-your-leave. Poor public relations, NBC!! I felt here was always a little element of suspense. No, they did not always win; let's face it, that is real life. But even when they lost, unfairly, the show was produced in an excellent manner. Sam Waterston carried those shows with aplomb. I hope he finds whatever role he desires now that the show is over. The other Law and Order spinoffs, with the exception of Special Victims, cannot hold a candle to this show.
Everyone knows Sam MADE Law and Order what it is today. MOST Awesome show ever. Sam is the perfect ADA and if they get rid of him, or he retires...I'll have a fit. Even does great as the "new" Adam Schiff (sp?) Sam has been on the show longer than anyone except "Anita", her name escapes me at the moment. He has done it all. Bring back Clair for a few shows and let them hook up. That would be awesome. Anyway, Sam Waterston is so convincing in all his roles on tv - it would be insane to not give him a 10 in this rating system!!
This man has been lending his style and class to great shows for as long as I can remember, starting with I'll Fly Away- where he played, yes, another lawyer- and, of course, continuing on with Law and Order, one of the all time great shows, largely because of Mr. Waterstons contributions. He has a deep talent and charisma that is only matched by his intellect and rugged good looks, and I'm convinced that without his contribution to Law and Order, it would not have lasted nearly as long as it has. I try and see the plays that he does as well during his hiatus, and he's a wonderful stage actor as well. I don't think there is anything this talented man cannot do.
Sam Waterston's performance in Law & Order from his gritty presentations in the court room, to the behind the stage issues in the office and on the street are great. He doesn't sell himself short, and he doesn't try to over-sell. He knows exactly what he needs to do to sell the believability of Jack McCoy, and he does it to the best of his ability, leaving nothing to spare. While Moriarty may have been the original on Law & Order, I can easily watch Sam Waterston for much longer than I can him.
People should stop trying to over-sell characters and flowery language, when it comes to playing attorneys who BELIEVE in what they're doing. Sam Waterston has set the perfect model for the role, and there's no doubt that he should be remembered for this accomplishment.
In the show Law & Order that Sam Waterston plays Jack McCoy all Jack McCoy wants to do is get everyone arrested for the money even though they did not do anything and I find that tacky. And he will do anything to get everyone arrested no matter what the outcome may be in the show. I think that Sam Waterston should retire to another show that does not ruin his reputation. If Sam Waterston was a star on one of my favorite shows then he would be my favorite too but I'm not a fan of Law & Order so O well. I wish he would get a main role on 24 then I would like him a lot better because 24 is my favorite show.
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