Don Cheadle, who seemed to pop out of nowhere, and is starring in Steven Soderburg's upcoming blockbuster Ocean's 11, was actually on Hill Street Blues way back in '87. This got me thinking about how many people who are still working were in that show, and also got me thinking about that other famous TV drama, St. Elsewhere. I'd like to see the shows that inspired LA Law, ER, and NYPD Blue...

Episode Guides

If I can't see them, at least I can read about them.

• Hill Street Blues episode guide
  
• St. Elsewhere