The first episode of “ER” aired 30 years ago today, but the episode was actually written by Michael Crichton in 1974. No one wanted to produce it — studios thought it moved too fast and was filled with too much medical jargon. NBC finally picked it up after the success of “Jurassic Park.”
How ‘ER’ helped me confront death
A reflection on the medical drama’s 30th anniversary
Guest column by Kristen Radtke
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