ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009, set in the emergency department of a fictional Chicago hospital and following its doctors, nurses and patients through fast-paced, overlapping storylines. The series was known for its rapid, jargon-dense dialogue, extended handheld and steadicam tracking shots through the hospital corridors, and an early cast that included George Clooney, whose role helped launch his film career. ER is widely regarded as one of the most influential American medical dramas ever produced and, at fifteen seasons, one of the longest-running primetime dramas in United States television history.
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Why is ER often described as one of the most honored series on television?
TVmaze describes ER as the most Emmy-nominated series in the history of television.
TVmaze's series summary says the highly acclaimed drama holds the distinction of being recognized as the most Emmy-nominated series in the history of television. It describes the show as exploring the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room. TVmaze records its run as September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009.
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ER is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning 15 seasons.
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ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009, set in the emergency department of a fictional Chicago hospital and following its doctors, nurses and patients through fast-paced, overlapping storylines.
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ER is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning 15 seasons.
Created By: Michael Crichton, Article lead sentence
ER is an American medical drama television series created by Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009, with a total of 331 episodes spanning 15 seasons.
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