The groundbreaking legal series L.A. Law (1986-1994) lived a glamorous, full life. Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the series pilot, written by Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues) and Terry Louise Fisher (writer/producer of Cagney & Lacey), with a critical, 21st century feminist eye. What's revealed is a time capsule of office life that reveals sexism, racism, and generational approaches to power.

As an experiment in high quality TV, L.A. Law launched with a bang. Why isn't it now celebrated for its transformational prowess? Cynthia covers that, too, and applauds guest star Alfre Woodard's epic performance, which occurred early in her career.

1.1 L.A. Law Pilot (1986) https://youtu.be/wL05e5UIylI?si=v1aS6QDczoy8nAUq

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