L.A. Law, (1986 - 1994) was one of the most popular television shows of the 1980s and 1990s. Set in and around a Los Angeles law firm, the show's original ensemble cast included Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michele Greene, Michael Tucker, Susan Ruttan, and Richard A. Dysart. Over the run of the show Larry Drake, Jimmy Smits, John Spencer, Diana Muldaur, Lynne Thigpen joined the cast.
The show won numerous awards, including the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 1989, 1990, and 1991.