This was one of the more thoughtful and well-written series of the 80s and one I would love to see brought out in series for purchase on DVD. The characters were well-developed and multi-dimensional. Even the ones that were irritating were still riveting to watch. It was a forerunner and a ground-breaker to what ER has become today. ER is faster paced, but the elements are still there with characters we've come to know and care about. Dr. House could have been an intern learning the ego-maniacal traits of Dr. Craig which would easily have helped him to grow into the character he now portrays. St. Elsewhere was the medical arena's response to Hill Street Blues (police drama), another acclaimed series. Two hours of TV not to be missed at that time.
Who could forget watching Dr. Ehrlich preparing to perform a GYN exam on Bonnie Bartlett who portrayed the wife of the irascible Dr. Craig (William Daniels), when he tells her to lay back and "spread 'em". This was drama and humor and human emotion all mixed together at its very best and it would be a shame if it were never to be made available for people in a newer generation to view. Give me a "St. Elsewhere" over a "Survivor" any day of the week!
Who could forget watching Dr. Ehrlich preparing to perform a GYN exam on Bonnie Bartlett who portrayed the wife of the irascible Dr. Craig (William Daniels), when he tells her to lay back and "spread 'em". This was drama and humor and human emotion all mixed together at its very best and it would be a shame if it were never to be made available for people in a newer generation to view. Give me a "St. Elsewhere" over a "Survivor" any day of the week!