ER (1994–2009)

About ER

The TV series ER is an American medical drama that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009. The show is set in the fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and chronicles the inner lives of its doctors and staff. The series plotlines are filled with the highs and lows of hospital life, the struggles of its physicians, and the ethical dilemmas they often encounter. Over its 15 seasons, ER became known for its elaborate episodic storytelling and its realistic presentation of medical scenarios.

Making / Production

The production of ER had acclaimed filmmakers and screenwriters at the helm. Created by the novelist and physician Michael Crichton and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment with Warner Bros. Television, the characters and the stories were crafted with authenticity and resonance.

Actors

• Noah Wyle as Dr. John Carter - The medical student who matures over the seasons to a capable and compassionate physician.
• George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross - A charming pediatrician who balances his professional obligations with his personal demons.
• Julianna Margulies as Nurse Manager Carol Hathaway - A strong professional who constantly fights for her patients and deals with her complicated relationship with Dr. Ross.
• Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton - An ambitious surgeon with a challenging personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• ER was nominated for more Primetime Emmy Awards than any other TV drama in history, with 124 nods.
• An episode from the show's first season was filmed entirely in one take.
• Many of the medical cases shown were based on real cases.

Awards

ER won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series for its second season. It also received 124 Emmy nominations, which stands as a record for most received by a drama series.

Quotes

• "You set the tone, Carter." - Dr. Mark Greene to John Carter
• "Work-arounds are what we do here... Welcome to County." - Dr. Abby Lockhart
• "Be generous, with your time, with your love, with your life..." - Dr. Peter Benton

Music, Soundtrack

• ER's famous theme music was composed by James Newton Howard.
• The show made effective use of contemporary music, with songs by artists like R.E.M., Pearl Jam, and Radiohead used in key scenes.