L.A. Law

About L.A. Law

'L.A. Law' is an American television legal drama series that ran from 1986 to 1994 on NBC, created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher. The series focused on the personal and professional lives of the partners and employees of the fictitious McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak Law firm located in Los Angeles. Given the nature of law, the show featured a broad spectrum of legal cases ranging from murder trials to divorces, touching on social issues of the time, while also mixing in the complicated relational dynamics between the firm's attorneys.

Making / Production

The series was co-created by Steven Bochco, known for creating other successful television series such as Hill Street Blues and NYPD Blue. Terry Louise Fisher, a former deputy district attorney and ex-vice president of television production company Metromedia Producers Corp., also played a significant part in shaping the series. 'L.A. Law' was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and first aired on NBC network.

Actors

• Harry Hamlin as Michael Kuzak: A passionate lawyer at McKenzie, Brackman who often gets personally involved with his clients and cases.
• Susan Dey as Grace Van Owen: A deputy D.A turned partner at the firm. Her personal relationships often intersect with her professional life.
• Corbin Bernsen as Arnie Becker: A charming and ambitious divorce attorney known for his womanizing ways.
• Jill Eikenberry as Ann Kelsey: A determined and ethical lawyer who is not afraid to go up against her own firm for what is right.
• Richard Dysart as Leland McKenzie: The careful and tactful senior partner of the firm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series introduced the "bathroom meeting" trope, where partners and associates would discuss case details in the office bathroom.
• It was one of the first TV series to feature a character with Autism.
• 'L.A. Law' was initially rejected by CBS before being picked up by NBC.

Awards

'L.A. Law' won numerous awards during its run, including fifteen Primetime Emmy Awards. The show itself won the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy four times. Additionally, it also won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series – Drama.

Quotes

• "I'm in the business of law, not justice." - Arnie Becker
• "The first thing you learn about this business: Fair has nothing to do with it." - Michael Kuzak
• "We make order out of chaos, Mr. Becker. It's what the law is all about." - Leland McKenzie

Music, Soundtrack

• The iconic theme for 'L.A. Law' was composed by the renowned Mike Post, who contributed significantly to the auditory appeal of the series.