![]() "Law & Order," the longest-running crime series and the second-longest-running drama series in the history of television, will enter its 18th season on NBC. The brainchild of creator Dick Wolf, " Law & Order" is the most successful brand in primetime television. It is the 1997 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Drama Series and the record holder for the most consecutive (11) nominations in that category for a primetime series (tied with "Cheers" and "M*A*S*H"). It has also turned into one of entertainment's preeminent brands, with its successful spinoffs "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." Filmed entirely on location in New York, the realistic program looks at crime and justice from a dual perspective. In the first half-hour, Detective Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and his new partner, Detective Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson), investigate crimes and apprehend suspects under the supervision of their precinct lieutenant, Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson). In the second half-hour, the focus shifts to the criminal courts, as Chief Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter (Linus Roache) and the Executive Assistant District Attorney Connie Rubirosa (Alana De La Garza) work within a complicated justice system to prosecute the accused under the guidance of the newly appointed District Attorney Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston). Some cases may be simple, but most are multi-faceted. The investigations are challenging, prosecutions are complicated, and decisions about legal procedures and plea-bargaining are vexing. In the arduous and complex process of determining guilt and innocence, lives often hang in the balance. "Law & Order" is a Wolf Films production in association with Universal Media Studios. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer; Rene Balcer, Fred Berner and Peter Jankowski are the executive producers. |
![]() LAW & ORDER CREDITS Starring: Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, Alana De La Garza and Linus Roache Creator/executive producer: Dick Wolf Executive Producers: Rene Balcer, Fred Berner, Peter Jankowski Co-Executive producers: Ed Zuckerman, Richard Sweren, Arthur Forney, William N. Fordes, Keith Eisner Produced by: Peter Giuliano Producers: Gina Gionfriddo, Christopher Ambrose, Steve Wertimer Supervising Producer (Writer): Luke Schelhaas Co-Producer: Tim DeLuca Consulting Producer (Writer): Stephanie Sengupta Assoc Producer: Alfonso Delgado Staff Writer: Matt McGough Directors: Various Director of photography: William Klayer Music composer: Mike Post Technical advisers: Dr. George Lombardi, Matt McGough, Leslie Crocker Snyder, Dr, Shiya Ribowsky, Jim Nuciforo and Dr. Park Dietz From: Wolf Films in association with Universal Media Studios Origination: Various locations in and around New York City NBC Media Contact: Amber James - amber.james@nbcuni.com |




