On this day September 15 1986, the groundbreaking legal drama L.A. Law premiered on NBC. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, the show gave viewers a behind the scenes look at the personal and professional lives of lawyers at the fictional Los Angeles firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak.
L.A. Law quickly gained a reputation for blending engaging courtroom drama with topical social issues, while also delivering character driven storylines that kept audiences hooked. Its innovative approach and talented ensemble cast helped the show run for eight successful seasons, winning multiple Emmy Awards along the way.
80s insight: L.A. Law reflected the 1980s fascination with wealth, power, and status while also pushing boundaries by tackling controversial issues head on. The series helped redefine the legal drama genre and paved the way for the shows that followed.
L.A. Law quickly gained a reputation for blending engaging courtroom drama with topical social issues, while also delivering character driven storylines that kept audiences hooked. Its innovative approach and talented ensemble cast helped the show run for eight successful seasons, winning multiple Emmy Awards along the way.
80s insight: L.A. Law reflected the 1980s fascination with wealth, power, and status while also pushing boundaries by tackling controversial issues head on. The series helped redefine the legal drama genre and paved the way for the shows that followed.
