bbewnylorac
This show was one of my favourite all-time American TV dramas. It was the medical equivalent of Hill Street Blues, and it inspired many comedy-tinged future dramas, including Northern Exposure, ER, and even today's Nurse Jackie. One of the best things was the acting, and with Ed Begley Junior, Howie Mandel, William Daniels, Mark Harmon, and Denzel Washington, what a fantastic cast. But even the hospital orderlies, minor nurses and even patients were outstanding, and not just footnotes in the drama. St Elsewhere sadly never drew very high ratings, but the most extraordinary thing about it was that it had real heart. The plots drew you in, and the characters had a bit of depth; they weren't just hastily sketched. I used to hang out for every episode, and I was sad when it finished. A truly successful, wonderful TV series.
Slopmaster4001
What makes "St. Elsewhere" stand apart from "E.R.", "Grey's Anatomy" or any other medical show in the last twenty years is a simple and yet timeless theme. The theme being people who are basically good, well intentioned but screwed up their personal lives. These people are also working in what is considered to be a second-rate hospital but you quickly realize they are first rate professionals and human beings.Since in the twenty-plus years since "St. Elsewhere" Aaron Sorkin has mastered the basics that made this show a pleasure to watch. Personally, I like watching a group of people who care in a difficult situation. That's the essence of good drama and something that's been seen less and less on networks in the last two decades. I won't spoil the end of the series but let me say this "aren't we all?"
t-clement-1
The very best television had/has to offer. The show had it all, from the inside jokes to the high drama, every moment kept me captivated. There has been nothing as good since, bar none. It really was the trend setter for so many shows that followed. However, very few that followed lived up the the high standards set by St. Elsewhere. I've been hoping and hoping that that MTM would start to release this amazing show on DVD. Well......................I come with tidings of GREAT JOY!! Season one is finally being released on DVD. YES! that's right! Released as of December 12, 2006. I've already pre-ordered my copy from Amazon.Some of the features are a St. Elsewhere featurette, and also commentary on selected episodes.Can't wait for my delivery date of December 18th. Yeeehaaaww!!
penguin4287
Mary Tyler Moore... GET this on DVD ASAP! I can get TV bombs from the 60's on DVD..Why NOT St. Elsewhere??? What gives? GREAT TV Show..I loved this show every week and most all the actors and the ending was OH so HOT.. you never knew what was going to happen next! I can not understand what the problem is with getting on DVD... I can get My Mother the car?? But i can't get St. Elsewhere?? What does MTM say about this.. Are they all asleep there? Or do they have so much money already? Write the day it becomes available... that day! That should be the New years goal for MTM company in 2006! What is the phone number? What is there address? call them-write them.. BUG them daily! Lets get it soon!