How Law & Order's S. Epatha Merkerson Set A TV Record - Looper
"Law & Order" hit an impressive number of milestones during its landmark first run. It was one of the rare primetime shows to last for 20 seasons and spawned successful spin-offs — including the even-longer-running "Law & Order: SVU," now in its 23rd season on NBC — that kept the show's legacy going for long after its premiere in 1990. And there are sure to be more records and milestones in the future now that "Law & Order" is returning for a 21st season after over a decade's long hiatus.
But there's one record the show achieved that fans may not realize, and it's one of major significance. This particular record involves actress S. Epatha Merkerson, who co-starred on "Law & Order" for 17 years as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren. Merkerson actually first appeared as a different character, named Denise Winters, for one episode that aired during the show's first season before joining the cast as Lt. Van Buren in Season 4. The acclaimed, Emmy-winning actress has been flourishing recently as Sharon Goodwin, the Head of Patient and Medical Services, on "Chicago Med," where she's been a regular since the series started in 2015. But Merkerson remains most associated with her character from the iconic crime drama that started it all.
So, what's the record S. Epatha Merkerson set on the original "Law & Order"?
source: https://www.looper.com/674731/how-law-orders-s-epatha-merkerson-set-a-tv-record/
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