About
E/R is an American television sitcom that aired in 1984 and 1985. Developed from the long running play of the same name created and produced by the Organic Theater Company under the direction of Stuart Gordon and conceived by Dr. Ronald Berman, the series was produced by Norman Lear and Embassy Television and lasted a single season. Shuko Akune and Bruce A. Young reprised their roles from the original Organic Theater Company production of the play. Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton borrowed heavily from this show in the creation of their television drama similarly entitled ER.George Clooney, a regular on this show, would later appeared in the NBC's drama.
Cast
Elliott Gould
as Howard Sheinfeld
Mary McDonnell
as Eve Sheridan
Conchata Ferrell
as Joan Thor
Lynne Moody
as Julie Williams
Shuko Akune
as Maria Amardo
Bruce A. Young
as Fred Burdock
Corinne Bohrer
as Cory Smith
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot (1)
Julie's visiting uncle is bemused by the succession of illnesses, non-illnesses, and general mayhem in the E/R.
Pilot (2)
Julie's visiting uncle is bemused by the succession of illnesses, non-illnesses, and general mayhem in the E/R.
The Sister
As Dr. Sheridan ponders putting her elderly father in a nursing home, Howard becomes romantically interested in her visiting sister.
My Way
A cancer patient in severe pain asks Howard to let him die, and Nurse Thor has marital problems with her unemployed husband, who watches TV all day.
Son of Sheinfeld
Sheridan is told to cut costs by letting Howard go, and then his son shows up with blue hair and a buddy unconscious from a drug overdose.
Save the Last Dance for Me
Howard's ex-wife tries to get them together again when she discovers she's pregnant.
Say It Ain't So
A family complains that Dr. Sheridan gave them false hopes, while Howard awaits the results of his ex-wife's pregnancy test.
Growing Pains
An offer to do profitable genetic research tempts Sheinfeld.
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