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Law & Orderhas been a long-running show, which means that it was a really steady paycheck for series regulars and those who appeared in passing on the show. Sam Waterston was no different, but the show was something he couldn’t be more thankful for.
The actor was in some dire straits when the opportunity forLaw & Ordercame along, which he credits with saving him from making some very stupid decisions. The show practically pulled him out of the ditch when it came to money problems.
The show allowed Sam Waterston to pay for his children’s college education
The actor revealed to theNew York Timesthat he was in a very tight spot before the opportunity to be onLaw & Ordercame about for the actor. he said:
It was just exactly the right moment. And it kept me out of trouble. Kept me from doing really dumb stuff.
At the time,Sam Waterston revealedthat he was staring down the barrel of paying four college tuitions, one for his son from his first marriage, James Waterston, and the three more from his current wife, Elizabeth Waterston, Katherine Waterston, and Graham Waterston. The show’s paycheck was big enough that the actor was relieved on all four cases, which would have otherwise led him to do things he would have regretted later, by his own admission.
Law & Orderwas a career-making role for all those that were involved
Law & Orderis a long-running show, that has become an iconic part of Hollywood and entertainment history. The show has not only launched a slew of stories and careers but has also managed to make quite a few names into Hollywood royalty.
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The show has also spawned numerous sequels, which were the result of the show’s immense popularity, which can be argued remains steady and present even to this day. The show not only won hearts but also was an example of delivering quality content across the board, which is something that a lot of long-running shows find very difficult to handle.
Even the sound of the gavel every time the title card drops has become an iconic part of the IP, along with being instantly recognizable by most of the general audiences. The show does not seem to have any designs to stop, and that is a testament to how it has stood the test of time.
Law & Ordercan be streamed on Hulu.
Anuraag Chatterjee
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Anuraag Chatterjee, Web Content WriterWith a passion for writing fiction and non fiction content, Anuraag is a Media Science graduate with 2 year’s experience with Marketing and Content, with 3 published poetry anthologies. Anuraag holds a Bacherlor’s degree in Arts with a focus on Communication and Media Studies.
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