Post by annabelleleigh on Sept 24, 2009 15:34:20 GMT -5
FYI, various websites have photos of the event.
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A 'Law & Order' Reunion Salutes Show's 20th Season
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
September 23, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- A dozen past and present ''Law & Order'' stars gathered Wednesday to mark the start of the show's 20th year.
The event was held at the familiar courtroom set of the NBC series, which now ties ''Gunsmoke'' from a generation ago as TV's longest-running drama.
Former regulars including Benjamin Bratt, Angie Harmon, Jesse L. Martin and Carey Lowell joined Anthony Anderson, Alana De La Garza and other members of the current ensemble.
Also on hand was Steve Zirnkilton, whose sonorous voice is heard each week declaring, ''In the criminal justice system ...''
Sam Waterston, who began on ''Law & Order'' in 1994, said the series, whose scripts take their cue from actual occurrences, would never run out of material.
''The story pool is inexhaustible because it's the news,'' said Waterston. ''You can't wear the news out.''
Jill Hennessy, who appeared on the series for three seasons ending in 1996 and went on to star in her own successful series, ''Crossing Jordan,'' said being back on the set stirs memories.
''I think about how much I miss this place,'' she said. ''I wish I could come back and just do a couple of small scenes -- anything!''
Linus Roache, who joined the show last year, said ''Law & Order'' represents a community as much as a cast.
''It's great that, in a way, once you've been part of it, you'll always be part of it,'' he said. ''Part of the show's attraction is all this history.''
The series, which began its historic run in September 1990, has not only persevered but also spawned two long-running spinoffs.
''Law & Order'' creator Dick Wolf said he hopes the show will be back next fall, when it can claim sole ownership of the endurance record.
''I hope we'll see you here in 2013,'' he added.
The season premiere is Friday at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Also (boldface mine):
'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf calls end of 10 p.m. dramas on NBC 'sad'
By Matea Gold
The Los Angeles Times
September 23, 2009
Excerpt:
"With the 10 p.m. hour that was long “Law & Order’s” domain on NBC now in the hands of Jay Leno, the long-running crime procedural has been given the 8 p.m. slot on Fridays for its 20th season, which begins Sept. 25.
“I understand the economic thinking behind it, but it is sad,” creator Dick Wolf said of NBC's decision to do away with five hours of scripted drama a week.
Speaking at a midday celebration on the show's New York set to kick off the new season, Wolf said he’s confident that "Law & Order" will still draw an audience earlier in the night. “It’s been on cable in every time slot literally 3 in the morning to 8 at night,” he said. “I think people respond to storytelling. I would prefer to have it on a 10 o’clock because I think that’s when people for originals go. But that’s over for now, anyway.”...
...“It’s been a great 20 years,” he told the cast and crew before slicing into one of three cakes that spelled out the "Law & Order" logo. “We’re looking forward to the next 20.”...
...That said, if and when “Law & Order” does come to a conclusion, Wolf said he isn’t planning a grand finale. “I don’t care whether it’s hopefully 15 years from now, 10 years, two years – whatever it is, I don’t think there will be a final episode,” he said. “The show has never really dealt with the idea of people’s personal lives. It’s a workplace show. And when this goes off, the sun will come up the next morning and the NYPD will still be operating and people will still be killing each other. And that’s the way I’d like the show to go out.”
Full article at:
latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/09/law-order-creator-dick-wolf-calls-end-of-10-pm-dramas-on-nbc-sad.html
Note: Once again we see that Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer are not on the same page about the "personal stories." No mention of Balcer (or any of the other producers or writers) in any coverage anywhere of Dick Wolf's 20th season celebration.
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A 'Law & Order' Reunion Salutes Show's 20th Season
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
September 23, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- A dozen past and present ''Law & Order'' stars gathered Wednesday to mark the start of the show's 20th year.
The event was held at the familiar courtroom set of the NBC series, which now ties ''Gunsmoke'' from a generation ago as TV's longest-running drama.
Former regulars including Benjamin Bratt, Angie Harmon, Jesse L. Martin and Carey Lowell joined Anthony Anderson, Alana De La Garza and other members of the current ensemble.
Also on hand was Steve Zirnkilton, whose sonorous voice is heard each week declaring, ''In the criminal justice system ...''
Sam Waterston, who began on ''Law & Order'' in 1994, said the series, whose scripts take their cue from actual occurrences, would never run out of material.
''The story pool is inexhaustible because it's the news,'' said Waterston. ''You can't wear the news out.''
Jill Hennessy, who appeared on the series for three seasons ending in 1996 and went on to star in her own successful series, ''Crossing Jordan,'' said being back on the set stirs memories.
''I think about how much I miss this place,'' she said. ''I wish I could come back and just do a couple of small scenes -- anything!''
Linus Roache, who joined the show last year, said ''Law & Order'' represents a community as much as a cast.
''It's great that, in a way, once you've been part of it, you'll always be part of it,'' he said. ''Part of the show's attraction is all this history.''
The series, which began its historic run in September 1990, has not only persevered but also spawned two long-running spinoffs.
''Law & Order'' creator Dick Wolf said he hopes the show will be back next fall, when it can claim sole ownership of the endurance record.
''I hope we'll see you here in 2013,'' he added.
The season premiere is Friday at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Also (boldface mine):
'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf calls end of 10 p.m. dramas on NBC 'sad'
By Matea Gold
The Los Angeles Times
September 23, 2009
Excerpt:
"With the 10 p.m. hour that was long “Law & Order’s” domain on NBC now in the hands of Jay Leno, the long-running crime procedural has been given the 8 p.m. slot on Fridays for its 20th season, which begins Sept. 25.
“I understand the economic thinking behind it, but it is sad,” creator Dick Wolf said of NBC's decision to do away with five hours of scripted drama a week.
Speaking at a midday celebration on the show's New York set to kick off the new season, Wolf said he’s confident that "Law & Order" will still draw an audience earlier in the night. “It’s been on cable in every time slot literally 3 in the morning to 8 at night,” he said. “I think people respond to storytelling. I would prefer to have it on a 10 o’clock because I think that’s when people for originals go. But that’s over for now, anyway.”...
...“It’s been a great 20 years,” he told the cast and crew before slicing into one of three cakes that spelled out the "Law & Order" logo. “We’re looking forward to the next 20.”...
...That said, if and when “Law & Order” does come to a conclusion, Wolf said he isn’t planning a grand finale. “I don’t care whether it’s hopefully 15 years from now, 10 years, two years – whatever it is, I don’t think there will be a final episode,” he said. “The show has never really dealt with the idea of people’s personal lives. It’s a workplace show. And when this goes off, the sun will come up the next morning and the NYPD will still be operating and people will still be killing each other. And that’s the way I’d like the show to go out.”
Full article at:
latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/09/law-order-creator-dick-wolf-calls-end-of-10-pm-dramas-on-nbc-sad.html
Note: Once again we see that Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer are not on the same page about the "personal stories." No mention of Balcer (or any of the other producers or writers) in any coverage anywhere of Dick Wolf's 20th season celebration.
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