''Equal Justice'' is an American
legal drama
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television series that aired on
ABC
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from March 27, 1990, to July 3, 1991.
This series details on the lives of the district attorney's office in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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. The series stars
George DiCenzo
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,
Cotter Smith
Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.
Early life
He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Madeline (née Cotter) and John Lewis Smith, Jr., who was a federal judge. He graduated from the ...
,
Kathleen Lloyd
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,
Jane Kaczmarek
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,
Sarah Jessica Parker
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,
Barry Miller,
Joe Morton
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,
James Wilder,
Jon Tenney
Jonathan Frederick Tenney (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor. He played Special Agent Fritz Howard in TNT's '' The Closer'' and continued in its spin-off '' Major Crimes''.
Early life
Tenney was born in Princeton, New Jersey. His mot ...
, and
Debrah Farentino
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. Despite earning critical acclaim, the show received low ratings throughout its run and was cancelled after only two seasons.
Awards and nominations
In 1990, the episode "Promises to Keep" won the
Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
In 1991, the episode "In Confidence" won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
Cast
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George DiCenzo
George Ralph DiCenzo (April 21, 1940 – August 9, 2010) was an American actor, and one-time associate producer for ''Dark Shadows''. He was in the show business for over 30 years, with extensive film, TV, stage, and commercial credits. DiCenzo ...
as D.A Arnold Bach
*
Cotter Smith
Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.
Early life
He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Madeline (née Cotter) and John Lewis Smith, Jr., who was a federal judge. He graduated from the ...
as Deputy D.A Eugene Rogan
*
Kathleen Lloyd
Kathleen Lloyd (also credited as Kathleen Gackle) (born September 13, 1948) is an American actress and musician known for her role as the female lead in '' The Missouri Breaks'' (1976), opposite Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. She also appeare ...
as Jesse Rogan
*
Jane Kaczmarek
Jane Frances Kaczmarek (; born December 21, 1955) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Lois on the Fox sitcom ''Malcolm in the Middle'' (2000–2006), which earned her 3 Golden Globe nominations and 7 Primetime Emmy nominat ...
as Linda Bauer
*
Joe Morton
Joseph Thomas Morton Jr. (born October 18, 1947) is an American actor. Known as a character actor for his numerous roles on stage, television and film, he has received several awards including a Primetime Emmy Award as well as a nomination for ...
as Michael James
*
Sarah Jessica Parker
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as Jo Ann Harris
*
Barry Miller as Pete Brigman
*
Debrah Farentino
Debrah Farentino (born Deborah Mullowney) is an American actress, producer, and journalist. She began her career starring in the CBS daytime soap opera '' Capitol'' from 1982 to 1987, before moving to prime time with a female leading role in the ...
as Julie Janovich
*
James Wilder as Christopher Searls
*
Jon Tenney
Jonathan Frederick Tenney (born December 16, 1961) is an American actor. He played Special Agent Fritz Howard in TNT's '' The Closer'' and continued in its spin-off '' Major Crimes''.
Early life
Tenney was born in Princeton, New Jersey. His mot ...
as Peter Bauer
Episodes
Season 1 (1990)
Season 2 (1991)
References
External links
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{{People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama
1990 American television series debuts
1991 American television series endings
1990s American legal drama television series
American English-language television shows
Primetime Emmy Award–winning television series
Television series by MGM Television
Television shows set in Pittsburgh
Television series about prosecutors
American Broadcasting Company television dramas