ER
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Season One (1994-95)
Rate:
5 out of 5
Viewed:
4/26
4/26:
ER is the most popular medical TV show of all time.
I usually can keep up with the material for a lot of genres, but this is beyond my comprehension. Sometimes,
the characters talk so quickly that I've had to rewind the DVD. Hence, it's all impressive, and that's why
I have utmost respect for doctors, nurses, and the staff. Imagine the thespians having to keep up with the
medical jargon and make everything all look real to achieve credibility.
I know a lot of people love George Clooney and maybe Noah Wyle because of their looks, but my true favorite is
Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton. Of course, the former scores a lot of points because he deals with kids.
Anthony Edwards will always be the man, and this is the show he's famously associated with.
Here's my analysis for some of the following episodes:
24 Hours: It's so strange to see Miguel Ferrer's character losing it after learning of a possible terminal
lung cancer diagnosis. He would die of throat cancer in 2017 at age 61 due to smoking. Harder to believe is the
actual ER doctor's salary, hence Dr. Benton's quip: "Make some more? We work 36 hours on, 18 off, which is 90
hours a week, 52 weeks a year. For that, we are paid $23,739 before taxes, and we also have to make the coffee?"
Going Home: The hospital screwed up in one serious case: they should've gotten a professional
interpreter instead of relying on Frank to tell the truth about what's going on at home. By the way,
Dr. Taglieri is played by Rick Rossovich, and he's easily remembered as Iceman's sidekick in
Top Gun alongside Anthony Edwards, Maverick's best friend. The senile woman
who kept singing all the time, she's George Clooney's aunt Rosemary and also Miguel Ferrer's mother.
Into That Good Night: Doug needs to forget about Carol. He's George Clooney with Cary Grant looks,
for goodness' sake. Millions of women would go for him in a heartbeat.
Chicago Heat: That marks it fourth time for Ivan. Either he relocates or finds a
new line of work. It's moot anyway because he'll be going to prison for murder. Law & Order's
Richard Brooks guest-stars.
Another Perfect Day: Nice save, Doug.
ER Confidential: Obviously prejudiced, it's not Carter's fault. The patient had deep-seated problems
long then. By the way, I knew it was a guy before the doctors checked "her" over. The black guy who kept
complaining has a good lawsuit against the hospital after a flower was inserted in his ass. Tyra Ferrell
won't be back anymore; too bad. Ditto for John Terry as Dr. "Div" Cvetic (lack of closure is becoming a
problem at this point).
Blizzard: This is the best episode of the season.