St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere is a medical drama television series that was produced in the United States and originally broadcast on NBC from October26, 1982 to May25, 1988. The television series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, and William Daniels as teaching doctors working at a Boston hospital with a mediocre reputation. These characters were responsible for providing interns with a promising future in making important decisions regarding their health and personal lives. Both series were frequently compared to each other due to their use of ensemble casts and overlapping serialized storylines. The series was produced by MTM Enterprises, which had success producing a comparable NBC series, the police drama Hill Street Blues, during the same time period. St. Elsewhere was shot in what is now known as CBS/MTM Studios but was formerly known as CBS/Fox Studios when the show first aired. By a strange twist of fate, 20th Century Fox wound up purchasing the rights to the series when it bought MTM Enterprises in the 1990s. The series found a strong audience in Nielsen's 18-49 age demographic, a young demo later known for a young, affluent audience that TV advertisers are eager to reach. St. Elsewhere gained a small but loyal following over the course of its 6-season, 137-episode run. The series is known for its combination of gritty, realistic drama and moments of black comedy. During its tenure, the series was honored with 13 Emmy Awards for its writing, acting, and directing, garnering praise from both critics and audiences alike. On TV Guide's list of "The 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time," St. Elsewhere came in at number 20 in2002. The same year, the publication chose it to be the best drama series of the 1980s.
Released: 1982-10-26
Genre:
Drama
Duration: 60
min
Country:
United States of America