LA-Lawyer

This series had some of the smartest and most relevant story lines ever aired regarding the problems of youth, crime and education. I was never a particular fan of Ed Asner or liberal politics, but this show should have had an honest shot at success. With Kathryn Harrold and Kathleen Beller, two seasoned actresses, and a fine ensemble cast backing Asner, this show could have made a difference. And this show lacked the vapid quality of L.A. Law or St. Elsewhere...this was Quality T.V. with capital letters. I am honestly sorry this show, "My So Called Life" and "Freaks and Geeks" were all canceled! Most shows are not even worth watching, so why the few quality shows seem to get prematurely canceled, I will never understand.

This was an average episode of an extraordinary show; but contrary to some goofy/inane perceptions herein offered, the first action in the episode pertained to Little Debbie versus The Drunk and not heredity or singularity. REVIEWERS, kindly get your facts in order before you seek to opine. Certainly, there was the usual mindless "firehouse chatter" between the guys; all regular viewers know Chet for a harmless, charmless, brainless wonder (our friends across the Atlantic call this type of person a "prat.") And, we definitely know cute and winsome Johnny Gage is no mental giant, himself. Later the guys leave their TV movie at the firehouse to view other features, such as "The Young, The Old & The Ugly Gumball Machine" and "Fat Chick Versus The Girdle". But the episode ends with happy tears over healed wounds and a psycho with a loaded firearm ... a typical day at Rampart.