Law & Order: A Possible Resurrection, Limited Return in the Works?

Entertainment media sources report that NBC may be looking to bring Law & Order back to life as a limited series with the original stars. Read the stories below and hope for the best!


TVLine: Report: NBC Eyeing Law & Order Revival, With Original Stars

Deadline: NBC Eyes ‘Law & Order’ Limited Series



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Law & Order SVU “Intimidation Game” Previews

Here are preview clips from Law & Order SVU “Intimidation Game” which will air on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 9PM ET on NBC. The previews feature Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Ice-T, and Peter Scanavino.

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Intimidation Game” can be found at this link.


Please note: these preview clips have a limited life and may be removed at any time, so catch them while you can!





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NBC RENEWS DRAMAS ‘THE BLACKLIST,’ ‘CHICAGO FIRE,’ ‘CHICAGO P.D.,’ LAW & ORDER: SVU’ AND ‘GRIMM’ FOR 2015-16 SEASON (Press Release)

NBC Press Release
February 5, 2015

NBC RENEWS DRAMAS ‘THE BLACKLIST,’ ‘CHICAGO FIRE,’ ‘CHICAGO P.D.,’ LAW & ORDER: SVU’ AND ‘GRIMM’ FOR 2015-16 SEASON

Network Ranks #1 Among Big 4 Competition This Season in Adults 18-49 and All Key Demos

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Feb. 5, 2015 — NBC has announced it’s renewing dramas “The Blacklist” (season 3), “Chicago Fire” (season 4), “Chicago P.D.” (season 3), “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (season 17) and “Grimm” (season 5) for the 2015-16 season.

For the 2014-15 season to date, NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics. NBC’s 2.9 average rating for the season in adults 18-49 is the network’s highest through 19 weeks of the season since 2008-09 (3.1).

“The creative vision of the executive producers who’ve guided these outstanding dramas has been nothing short of incredible,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “We’re highly appreciative of the passion they bring to their shows at every step of the creative process and we’re thrilled to reward that dedication with these renewals.”

“The Blacklist,” which is moving to its new 9 p.m. Thursday timeslot this week, is averaging a 5.1 rating, 15 share in adults 18-49 and 17.4 million viewers so far this season, according to “most current” averages from Nielsen Media Research. Boosted by its Feb. 2 post-Super Bowl telecast, “Blacklist” currently ranks #2 among Big 4 entertainment program this season in adults 18-49 behind only CBS’s “Big Bang Theory” and is the #4 entertainment series in total viewers. “The Blacklist” delivers the biggest average increase in television of time-shifted viewers going from next-day “live plus same day” ratings to “live plus seven day” results, increasing by 6.3 million viewers.

“The Blacklist” stars Emmy Award winner James Spader as ex-government agent Raymond “Red” Reddington, formerly one of the FBI’s Most Wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as “The Concierge of Crime” and now the FBI work for him as he identifies a “blacklist” of politicians, mobsters, spies and international terrorists. He will help catch them all… with the caveat that Elizabeth “Liz” Keen (Megan Boone) continues to work as his partner.

“The Blacklist, from Sony Pictures Television and Davis Entertainment, also stars Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Ryan Eggold, Amir Arison and Mozhan Marno.

At 10 p.m. Tuesdays, “Chicago Fire” is delivering a 2.8 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49 and 10.1 million viewers overall this season, making it NBC’s #2 drama in both measures. “Chicago Fire” has ranked #1 or tied for #1 in 18-49 among the time period’s dramas on ABC, CBS and NBC through 11 of 13 original telecasts so far this season.

From Emmy winner Dick Wolf, “Chicago Fire” is an edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.

The series, from Universal Television and Wolf Films, also stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Eamonn Walker, Monica Raymund, Kara Kilmer, Charlie Barnett, David Eigenberg, Yuri Sardarov, Joe Minoso and Christian Stolte.

Airing at 10 p.m. Wednesdays, “Chicago P.D.” is earning a 2.3 rating, 7 share in adults 18-49 and 9.4 million viewers overall this season, for gains versus last season of +10% in 18-49 and +14% in total viewers. “Chicago P.D.” has finished #1 or tied for #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in the time period with five of its last six original broadcasts through Feb. 2.

From Dick Wolf and the team behind the hit series “Chicago Fire,” ‘Chicago P.D.” is a riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department’s elite Intelligence Unit, combatting the city’s most heinous offenses — organized crime, drug trafficking, high-profile murders and beyond.

The series, from Universal Television and Wolf Films, stars Jason Beghe as gritty and determined Det. Sgt. Hank Voight. Also starring are Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, Sophia Bush, Elias Koteas, Patrick John Flueger, LaRoyce Hawkins, Marina Squerciati, Amy Morton and Brian Geraghty.

The longest-running drama on television set to enter its 17th season in the fall, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is averaging a 2.5 rating, 7 share in 18-49 and 9.5 million viewers. That matches the show’s highest 18-49 rating at this point in the season in four years (since earning a 2.8 in 2010-11). In total viewers, “Law & Order: SVU” is up +10% this season versus last (9.5 million vs. 8.7 million), and is delivering its biggest overall audience at this point in the season in six years (since averaging 10.5 million in 2008-09).

Also from Universal Television and Wolf Films, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes.

The series stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Mariska Hargitay as Sgt, Olivia Benson, acting commander of the SVU. Also starring are Ice-T, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish, Raúl Esparza and Peter Scanavino.

A Friday night success story, “Grimm” has averaged a 2.1 rating, 7 share in adults 18-49 and 7.2 million viewers overall so far this season, making it Friday’s #1 scripted series in 18-49 on the Big 4 networks. “Grimm” is one of the most time-shifted shows on broadcast television, with its originals growing by an average of +83% going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day.”

“Grimm” is inspired by the classic Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales. The series stars David Giuntoli as Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he’s descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as Grimms and increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.

The series, from Universal Television and Hazy Mills Productions, also stars Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee, Sasha Roiz, Bree Turner and Claire Coffee.

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Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” Recap & Review

Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” was one of those episodes that had me talking back at the television. The SVU squad’s bungling of an accusation of rape caused an innocent man to be kidnapped and later die,  and almost caused the guilty party to go free. As the detectives worked the case, I found myself asking “who ARE these people and what happened to the real SVU squad?”

I try to avoid social media (Twitter specifically) while watching SVU as I want to take in the episode and form my own opinions about the case. But before the episode aired, I saw the hashtag  “#NotCosbyOnSVU” and became confused. I recalled a lot of press in the weeks leading to this episode that SVU was going to do a Bill Cosby inspired episode and I thought "Decaying Morality" was that episode. So why were people connected to the show making a point of tweeting “#NotCosbyOnSVU”? Maybe they felt the initial disclaimer that the story was fictional and did not depict any actual person or event wasn’t strong enough? The perp of the week was a character who is revealed as a long time rapist/fondler who drugged his prey, probably the only resemblance to the real-life story. I remain confused as to why someone wanted us to think it WAS based on the Cosby story, but then took great pains to pull back on that hype as the episode aired.

But back to the episode. It was clear after the first commercial break – and with the opening credits still rolling – that the dentist (Neil) was the rapist. The big clue was the episode title - “decaying” – reminiscent of tooth decay. Viewers also know that when a person is arrested very early in the episode, he/she likely isn’t the guilty party, so Jerome was immediately off the guilty list.

Speaking of the initial arrest, was it right for Benson to arrest Jerome on the spot based only on an accusation? The SVU team was too quick to jump to conclusions and treat Jerome as guilty when there wasn't one ounce of supporting proof. They WANTED him to be guilty. Yet, when they confirm it’s Neil’s DNA from semen found inside Jenna’s sweater, they allow Neil to walk out of SVU without arrest. It gives the appearance that a black man get arrested  while the while man walks free – both for the same accusation of rape.  If Benson has one fault, it's that she is too focused on the victims. She needs to reflect on Don Cragen's leadership style and how he approached cases. Cragen had the right balance between concern for the victim and wanting to get his ducks in a row before he tipped his hand. He kept the SVU team from leaping before they looked.   Benson tipped her hand far too soon and  her team followed her (wrong) lead.

Compounding the problem, information about the case was freely given to Neil and the family about Jerome being a suspect or being released. Benson even tells Luke that they will make the case. The end result was that information was used by Neil to rile up Luke which resulted Jerome’s murder. I always thought that detectives kept a tight lip on their cases/suspects and are cautious about designating a suspect to the family to avoid these exact kinds of situations. Again, the SVU team had Jerome as their guilty man and were working hard to make the evidence fit their suspect, rather than the other way around.

Thankfully, Jerome did not die from breathing problems when Benson arrested him, although that would have been a more interesting story. Instead, Jerome dies while Luke has kidnapped, interrogated, and tortured him. I was disturbed at the amount of sympathy that some members of the SVU squad had for Luke after Jerome died. I don’t blame Barba for his extreme annoyance with them for what he may have perceived as support for Luke’s actions, or that a legal case against Luke would be a tough go. I also don’t blame Barba (“Booyah Fordham Law”) for being annoyed with Carisi who suddenly can’t stop spouting his legal opinions based on his own law studies. While I am on the subject of Carisi: what is up with him in this episode? He seemed more testy and mouthy than usual (example: his comment to “mute that witch”). It goes without saying that purposely injuring Neil’s fingers while he was being finger printed is very wrong and very concerning. Carisi went from normal to psycho in one episode. His comment to Benson (“Her own uncle.That can’t be) upon hearing that Jenna was raped by her own uncle was completely out of character for Carisi. He’s been a detective long enough that this discovery should not have shocked him.

Benson and Rollins appear to have put the past behind them. Maybe Benson was trying to make a connection with Rollins in order to help Rollins recover from her own demons? Benson did seem very quick to forgive, but my spider senses tell me that Benson should keep up her guard,

The only bright spot was waiting to see just what suit Barba was going to be wearing in the next scene. I think I counted at least 6 different suits (or maybe fewer suits, just different ties). I could hear the Barba fans all over the country squealing over the tuxedo. It bothered me, though, that I felt more interest in Barba’s wardrobe changes than with this case.

Here is the recap:

Cast:
Mariska Hargitay – Sergeant Olivia Benson
Ice-T – Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
Kelli Giddish - Detective Amanda Rollins
Danny Pino - Detective Nick Amaro
Raúl Esparza - ADA Rafael Barba
Peter Scanavino - Detective Dominick Carisi, Jr.

Guest stars:
Paul Adelstein - Dr. Neil Alexander
Eva Kaminsky - Marcy Davis
Jamie McShane – Luke Davis
Haley Lu Richardson - Jenna Davis
Michael Mastro – Judge Serani
Jason Cerbone - Counselor Desappio
Kamal Angelo Bolden - Jerome Jones
Jacqueline Hendy – Attorney Crane
Gayatri Bahl - Jiya Alexander
Catrina Ganey - Ermil
Patricia Floyd – Louise
Erik Alex Cruz – Russell
Samuel Gomez - Leroy
Fred Tolliver Jr. - Donald
Vanessa Bartlett – Carol
Elizabeth Loyacano - Nia
Anya Whelan-Smith – Portia
Sarah Elizabeth Grace - Marcia
Celestine Rae - Bridget

Benson and Rollins sit drinking coffee at a table at the front window of a coffee shop. Benson comments “Yoga retreat in Costa Rica” and Rollins replies that it was the furthest she could get away from New York…and Atlanta and it was good, Benson asks if Rollins worked through some stuff, and Rollins explains it was therapeutic; they were mediating on the summit of this volcano and a yogi came over and taps her on her shoulder and she didn’t even tense up. Benson is happy at this, and then asks now that Rollins is back, will she continue with therapy? Rollins apologizes for what she put them all through. Benson says she is sorry for what Rollins put herself through.

Meanwhile and nearby, a girl, who appears drunk, staggers down the street and gets harassing comments from men on the street. She runs into a pizza place and stumbles into the bathroom, looking ill. There is knocking on the bathroom door and when she doesn’t open the door, Jerome Jones enters the bathroom and when he moves closer toward her, she says “no, please” and moves away.

Benson and Rollins exit the coffee shop and Rollins said she heard January was pretty crappy and Nick went through hell. Benson tells her that winter at SVU, Nick’s dad, Noah’s lungs; every time Noah wheezes she is afraid it’s another trip to the ER. Rollins assure her he will be okay.

As they walk down the street Benson says she will see Rollins tomorrow, and Rollins says she will be early. They hear shouting behind them and turn to see a man chasing after a woman who is telling him to get off her, but he says he is just trying to give her her purse. Benson and Rollins approach and Benson holds up her badge and announces herself as police. The woman screams he is took her purse, They pull the tow people apart and the man holds up his hands, telling Benson they have the wrong idea, he didn’t do nothing. The woman continues to scream as Rollins tries to calm her, then she accuses the man of drugging her. The man shouts back that she is lying as Benson tells him to put his hands up. Rollins tells the woman she is trying to help her, but she points at the man and tells Rollins to arrest him, he raped her. The man looks stunned, as does Benson and Rollins. As Rollins attempts to console the woman, Benson cuffs the man, who looks like he cannot believe this.

Afterwards, Benson and Rollins are at the hospital where the girl – Jenna Davis – has been taken. Rollins has contacted her parents and Benson says Jenna had alcohol and clonazepam in her system. She has slight bruising on her wrist and thigh and semen on her sweater and evidence of torn hymen tissue. She fell asleep after the exam and the nurse will tell them when she wakes up. Rollins moans about the circumstances and Benson tells her “welcome back to SVU.”

Meanwhile, back in SVU interrogation, Amaro and Carisi question the suspect, Jerome Jones, who denies attacking Jenna. He says he was trying to help her and she was drugged or drunk and out of her mind. He explains he went into the bathroom as he  had customers waiting in line. He denies touching Jenna and says he knows all the cops hate him. When Amaro doesn’t understand what Jerome meant by that comment, Jerome thinks they are messing with him. When Fin walks into the room, Jerome complains this is police harassment. As Fin leaves the room with Amaro and Carisi, Jerome looks like he is having an asthma problem.

Outside the room, Fin explains the prints came back and Jerome is THE Jerome Jones. Amaro knows him as “Brooklyn Jerome Jones” who is one of the Prospect Park 3, and Carisi comments they were kids held on a gang rape charge. All three confessed and there was some sort of DNA contamination issue at the lab. Then,  all three recanted, saying the confessions were coerced. Fin explains they have a $36 million suit pending against the city. When Amaro and Carisi express objections, Fin explains the victim was drugged and disoriented and no one knows what happened in that bathroom. When Amaro makes a move to continue questioning Jerome, Fin says Dodds and Barba called, and said to go easy on Jerome until Barba gets here.

Back at the hospital, Luke and Marcy Davis arrive, Luke telling Benson that is his little girl and asking where is the bastard that did it? Benson informs him that they have a suspect in custody and they are talking to him now. Marcy asks when they can see Jenna, and Rollins replies soon. Rollins questions if they know where their daughter was this afternoon, and Marcy replies that Jenna had a dentist appointment after school and never came home. Rollins explains they will need to speak with her dentist. Luke states he is on his way, and when Benson gets an odd look on her face, Luke explains the dentist is his brother-in-law, Dr. Neil Alexander, he consults with NYPD and he figured if he…Benson finishes, asking that they wanted to make sure they take it seriously? Luke says yeah, and Benson states they do. Rollins says right now they have to ask them a few questions about Jenna – has she ever gotten into trouble with drinking or drugs? As Marcy shakes her head no, Luke says she doesn’t drink or do drugs, and she is a straight A student. Dr. Neil Alexander arrives and hugs Marcy, asking how is Jenna? Marcy informs him she was asleep and she will go see if she is up. Luke makes the introduction to Benson and Rollins, and Benson explains they’ve met; he’s testified at a few trials, mentioning the Ellie Porter case. Neil comments she was the burned girl, adding that was horrible. Rollins asks that Jenna was just with him this afternoon. Neil says yeah, and Rollins asks how was her condition when she left his office, wondering if he had to administer gas or any meds? Neil explains she needed a filling on her lower second molar, so there was some lidocaine and there was some nitrous, but they were off rather quickly. He adds she was fine by the time she left. He understands they have a suspect in custody, and Benson confirms they do. Marcy enters the room and informs them the doctor says Jenna is waking up. Benson explains that she and Rollins have a few questions, saying to excuse them. Neil tells Luke that he and Marcy should go in there too, telling Rollins and Benson that Jenna is 16. Rollins comments “of course” as they walk toward the hallway.

In the hospital room, Jenna explains that everything is kind of jumbled. She recalls leaving her uncle’s dentist’s office and was going to go to a friend’s house. She was there for a little. She says she did not drink there. She explains she felt sick at her friend's and decided to leave. She had to go the bathroom so she went into the pizza place and the guy was following her and he went into the bathroom. She recalls being cold and her skirt and sweater were pushed up and she felt his belly rubbing against hers and it hurt but she couldn’t move. He got it all over her. She cries and tells her father she is really sorry but he tells her it is not her fault, sounding like he is also crying.

Back at SVU, Barba races into the squad room, dressed in a tux, asking if Jerome Jones is still there. Fin says they are still waiting for the vic’s statement, and when Barba asks what is taking so long, Fin explains she was intoxicated and her memory is off. Amaro tells him they found what may be semen on her sweater and he can put a rush on it. Barba says if it is his, that is probable cause; if it’s not, Jerome is extraordinarily lucky at DNA tests. As Barba races to the observation window, he adds Jerome has ammunition for another false arrest and harassment lawsuit. Carisi says one more lawsuit from this guy and they are all working Staten Island. Amaro says the Prospect Park 3 were guilty and the lab just screwed up, and Jerome is guilty of this too. Barba tells them to make the case airtight and he will charge; until then, let Jerome go. When Amaro questions that, Barba reminds him Jerome is waiting on a $36 million judgment as is not a flight risk. He tells them to get Jerome out of there – politely. As Barba walks off, Carisi asks Fin and Amaro who wants to call the Sergeant, and Fin points to him and says, “The new guy.” Carisi asks, “Still?”

Back at the hospital, Benson is on the phone with Carisi getting the bad news. She tells him to re-interview Jerome’s co-workers, put a rush on the DNA, and she needs security footage from the pizza place. Neil, who is also getting off the phone, races to Benson who also heard the news. She tells him not to worry, they will make the case. Luke approaches and is upset when he hears the news and that Jerome is one of the Prospect Park 3. Benson explains there were a lot of problems with that case, it was not just a lab issue. Neil thinks they are treating Jerome with kid gloves and when Luke expresses his upset, Benson assures him they are not dropping the case, they just have to collect as much evidence as they can before charging him. Luke wonders who is pulling her strings, and Benson says this is not about politics, they care about his daughter. Luke retorts, “Not as much as I do.” As Luke storms off, Neil follows him. Telling Benson to let Luke walk it off.

Back at SVU, Fin explains to the group that they found Jenna’s backpack at her friend’s house and her mom was there the whole time, and the girls were not partying. Carisi said she did say Jenna looked green when she left around 6. Rollins asks if the mom was in the room with them, they could have snuck a drink or popped a pill. Amaro adds that traffic cams picked up Jenna 2 blocks from the pizza place, clearly staggering. They also see her going into the pizza place and 10 minutes later coming out with Jerome following her. Benson comments they’ve seen rapes that have taken less time than that. There is no video to the bathroom, Fin said there is a glitch in the pizza place’s security footage and they’ve sent it to TARU. Amaro got nothing form the co-workers. Carisi adds one customer they tracked by credit card recalled seeing an angry black employee unlock the bathroom door and heard Jenna scream. Benson thinks if she heard Jenna scream, someone else did and to keep canvassing and push TARU to get that security footage. Her phone rings and ask she moved to answer it, she says Barba wants this case airtight. She asks the caller “Where?...Okay…yeah.” She looks to the detectives and says it looks like they don’t need to put a rush on that DNA.

Elsewhere, police and crime scene people are on the scene where Luke has been cuffed. Fin and Carisi ask Luke what happened, as they look onto Jerome’s body laying on the floor. Luke says he was trying to record a confession and did not mean to kill him. Carisi, seeing rope tied to a chair, says it doesn’t look like an accident.

Back at SVU, Benson, the detectives and Barba watch Luke’s video where he is questioning Jerome, who is tied to a chair. Luke threatens him with a nail gun. When he points it at Jerome’s groin and tells Jerome to admit he did it, Jerome says he did it. When Fin stops the video, he states that Luke did give CPR. Amaro says the ME thinks Jerome died from a heart attack triggered by his asthma. Benson said Luke called 911 so he did not intend to kill Luke. Barba says legally it doesn’t make any difference. Amaro says that confession may complicate things. Rollins says the nail gun makes that confession coerced. Barba says either way, Luke Davis is looking at felony murder. Carisi asks Barba if he does know that the defendant gets a free pass if he can show he acted under extreme emotional duress? Barba retorts “Booyah Fordham Law.” Barba says the facts are clear: Luke kidnapped Jerome Jones, tortured him, and within an hour Jerome is dead. Benson said Jerome may be dead but their job is to figure out whether or not he was guilty so to keep pushing the DNA and get the security footage from TARU. Fin asks if Jerome is good for the rape…and Amaro says no way the jury convicts Luke. Barba comments, with dripping sarcasm, “Thank you for your support. If you come the arraignment, keep your mouth shut.” He leaves the room.

Law & Order SVU “Intimidation Game” Promo

Here is an extended NBC promo which includes the promo for Law & Order SVU “Intimidation Game” which will air on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 9PM ET on NBC. (Some are calling this the "Gamergate" episode.)

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Marcia Cross & Robert Vaughn to Guest Star on Law & Order SVU (NBC Press Release)

NBC Press Release
February 4, 2015

MARCIA CROSS AND ROBERT VAUGHN GUEST STAR

ON “LAW & ORDER: SVU” FEBRUARY 25

Television star Marcia Cross and film legend Robert Vaughn will guest star as husband and wife on “Law & Order: SVU.” The episode, titled “December Solstice,” will air Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. This is Vaughn’s second guest appearance on “SVU,” and Cross’ first role on television since “Desperate Housewives.”

This episode explores the complications of the dynamics of family power with adult children and younger wives, and the role reversing sexual pressures on older men with younger spouses. Cross guest stars as Charmaine Briggs, the sixth wife of celebrated novelist Walter Briggs (Vaughn). When Walter’s daughters accuse their stepmother of sexually abusing their ailing father, a furious legal battle ends in tragedy. The episode will also guest star Susie Essman (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Emily Bergl (“Shameless,” “Desperate Housewives”) and Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl (“The Fisher King”).

“We are lucky to have Robert Vaughn as a proud lion in late winter, and Marcia Cross as his sixth and most beautiful wife,” Executive Producer Warren Leight explains. “They make a terrific SVU couple….with all that entails.”

As Bree Van De Kamp on “Desperate Housewives,” Cross received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and three Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series Comedy. Prior to “Desperate Housewives,” she starred as Dr. Linda Abbott on The WB’s critically acclaimed series, “Everwood.” She is also well known from her role as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on the hit drama “Melrose Place.” Born and raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Cross was accepted at the Juilliard School at the age of 18 as a Drama major. Aside from her successful career as an actress, Cross has also earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Vaughn has appeared in over one hundred motion pictures and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998. Introduced in 1956 by Columbia Studios in the film “No Time To Be Young,” Vaughn went on to receive an Academy Award nomination in 1959 for his work with Paul Newman in “The Young Philadelphians,” a British Oscar nomination for his performance in “Bullitt,” and an Emmy award for his portrayal as a presidential henchman in “Washington: Behind Closed Doors.” He starred for four years as Napoleon Solo in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” which received the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globe as the most popular television show in the world. During this time, Vaughn was the recipient of the Photoplay Gold Medal Award as the most popular actor in America. He received a second Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Woodrow Wilson in the miniseries “Backstairs at the White House.” Vaughn received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and his book, “Only Victims,” a study of show business blacklisting, is considered one of the definitive works in the field. His most recent writing effort, “Christ, Hamlet, Ho Chi Min: As I Knew Them” will be published in the near future.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is a Wolf Films production in association with Universal Television. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer. Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Jonathan Starch and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.

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Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” Photos

Here are advance photos for Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” which will air on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 9PM ET on NBC. The photos feature Mariska Hargitay, Kelli Giddish, Danny Pino, Peter Scanavino, Paul Adelstein (as Dr. Neil Alexander), Haley Lu Richardson (as Jenna), and Eva Kaminsky (as Marcy).

Photos by: Michael Parmelee/NBC 2015 NBCUniversal Media, LLC

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Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” Promo #2

Here is the second promo for Law & Order SVU, “Decaying Morality” which will air on Wednesday, February 4,2015 at 9PM ET on NBC.

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU “Decaying Morality” can be found at this link.





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