RIP ER

ER bowed out last night after 15 seasons. I know this will not be seen as good news by some people, but this post is to honor the show, not its passing.

It's hard to remember a Thursday night when NBC did not have a great drama on air at 9 pm on Thursday night. Hill Street Blues was followed by LA Law which was then followed by ER. Must See TV became a staple for millions.

ER was an intelligent drama with superior writing and great acting. It was one of those shows where stars came and went without affecting the popularity.

It doesn't matter that ER slowly ebbed in popularity, or that I slowly stopped watching some time ago, like many millions of others evidently. What matters is the legacy this show leaves in the world of entertainment.