Law and Order: Dennis Farina quits.

Toddzilla · 06-01-2006, 12:57 PM

I read this in today's McPaper. That stinks - He was real good in that role. Tough filling the shoes of Jerry Orbach, but he did a fantastic job.

So this begs the question, who would be a great detective on L&O?

My choices:

David Duchovny
Ed O'Neill
The guy who played Aaron Pierce on 24

Fonzie · 06-01-2006, 12:58 PM

Mike Ditka

IMetTrentGreen · 06-01-2006, 12:59 PM

Why did he quit?

VPI97 · 06-01-2006, 01:00 PM

They should put Chris Noth back on the flagship show.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 01:04 PM

They've always had success with guys i've never heard of...

BrianD · 06-01-2006, 01:09 PM

R. Lee Ermey could be fun.

bbor · 06-01-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

They should put Chris Noth back on the flagship show.

I agree.

Toddzilla · 06-01-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

R. Lee Ermey could be fun.

So what do we have here, a fucking comedian....

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 01:18 PM

who fucking cares? the show sucks

Swaggs · 06-01-2006, 01:20 PM

Would it be weird to see Dennis Franz as someone other than Andy Sipowicz (sp?)?

I think Chi McBride from Boston Public could be pretty good.

I always liked Andre Braugher, too. But since Homicide and Law and Order crossed over, I don't know how that would work.

BrianD · 06-01-2006, 01:21 PM

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So what do we have here, a fucking comedian....

That could make a crossover with CI interesting.

st.cronin · 06-01-2006, 01:22 PM

Jessica Simpson would be fantastic.

PackerFanatic · 06-01-2006, 01:57 PM

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Jessica Simpson would be fantastic.

I don't think you are talking about the same thing as the rest of us...

stevew · 06-01-2006, 01:59 PM

It's obvious that Tom Brady was born to play this role.

st.cronin · 06-01-2006, 02:00 PM

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It's obvious that Tom Brady was born to play this role.

Of course, but he has more important things to do.

stevew · 06-01-2006, 02:01 PM

Not after Kimo Von Ohlehoffen gets ahold of his knee.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

Would it be weird to see Dennis Franz as someone other than Andy Sipowicz (sp?)?

I think Chi McBride from Boston Public could be pretty good.

I always liked Andre Braugher, too. But since Homicide and Law and Order crossed over, I don't know how that would work.

I'd love it if Andre Braugher came on, good idea...

I recorded "Thief" on FX just because he was on it... wasn't too bad, but since after like 6 episodes i'm not seeing it, it must have been cancelled..

Anyway, with him being on Homicide, they could easily make him a transfer from Baltimore.. I don't see where that's a problem at all...

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 02:11 PM

Dola:

Duh, now that I think about it... The character "Munch" was on Homicide and is now on Law & Order: SVU, so there's even a precedent.

cuervo72 · 06-01-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

I think Chi McBride from Boston Public could be pretty good.

Heh - I had wondered about another cast member from The John Larroquette show...John Larroquette! But here I find out he's already playing an ex-cop turned attorney (on Hallmark) named...McBride!

stevew · 06-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Braugher was always the man on homicide.

cuervo72 · 06-01-2006, 02:16 PM

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Dola:

Duh, now that I think about it... The character "Munch" was on Homicide and is now on Law & Order: SVU, so there's even a precedent.

Munch has made cameos just about everywhere...

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 02:18 PM

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Munch has made cameos just about everywhere...

True, and he's a good character.. but I think Homicide and SVU are the only places where he's had a consistent role?

rkmsuf · 06-01-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

who fucking cares? the show sucks

Salvation. I have a deep hatred of the series. Mainly because it's on every channel, 24 hours a day, and that stupid noise.

Hope Pee Wee Herman takes over.

stevew · 06-01-2006, 02:33 PM

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Salvation. I have a deep hatred of the series. Mainly because it's on every channel, 24 hours a day, and that stupid noise.

Hope Pee Wee Herman takes over.

So hypothetically, if you were getting ready to hit on a hot chick, and then you hear her phone ring, but it's the law and order noise.....you just keep walking?

Toddzilla · 06-01-2006, 02:39 PM

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So hypothetically, if you were getting ready to hit on a hot chick, and then you hear her phone ring, but it's the law and order noise.....you just keep walking?

I love the show, and even *I* would keep walking....stupid douchebag with an L&O ringtone.

bbor · 06-01-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

I'd love it if Andre Braugher came on, good idea...

I recorded "Thief" on FX just because he was on it... wasn't too bad, but since after like 6 episodes i'm not seeing it, it must have been cancelled

It was cancelled....which sucks....i enjoyed the show,and i can't stand the fact that they did'nt finish the season.

rkmsuf · 06-01-2006, 02:43 PM

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So hypothetically, if you were getting ready to hit on a hot chick, and then you hear her phone ring, but it's the law and order noise.....you just keep walking?

no. punch in the face and then walking.

stevew · 06-01-2006, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

no. punch in the face and then walking.

ah, even better.

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 02:45 PM

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It was cancelled....which sucks....i enjoyed the show,and i can't stand the fact that they did'nt finish the season.

they didn't? well, guess I can delete the few I haven't seen yet. I really didn't like it all that much, but when I saw there were only a few episodes left, I figured I'd muck through. but if they didn't finish it, I'm not going to bother.

I especially enjoyed how they put major spoilers in the show description, which I always ended up stumbling across when I went to record the show.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 02:47 PM

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they didn't? well, guess I can delete the few I haven't seen yet. I really didn't like it all that much, but when I saw there were only a few episodes left, I figured I'd muck through. but if they didn't finish it, I'm not going to bother.

I especially enjoyed how they put major spoilers in the show description, which I always ended up stumbling across when I went to record the show.

It wasn't the best show out there, but I thought it was pretty solid...

However, I can see why it didn't catch on, especially being on FX...

sabotai · 06-01-2006, 02:54 PM

I actually thought Theif was really good for the first episode or two. Just kind of fell completely flat after that, for some reason.

bbor · 06-01-2006, 02:56 PM

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I actually thought Theif was really good for the first episode or two. Just kind of fell completely flat after that, for some reason.

Still i would have liked some closure.

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 02:59 PM

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It wasn't the best show out there, but I thought it was pretty solid...

However, I can see why it didn't catch on, especially being on FX...

just didn't seem very consistent with me. these guys are all like the epitome of careful, professional bank robbers. they don't do jobs close to home, they don't interact with each other outside of the jobs. a great deal of mention is made about how they focus on the details

so, they pull of the first job...and throw all of that out the window. they steal stuff they weren't supposed to. they get made. they all follow Andre home. and then, suddenly, they have money problems and need to pull of this huge complicated heist with zero prep. in like 3 episodes they went from they guys from Heat to the Keystone Kops.

plus, Linda Hamilton is like 90 years old now.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

just didn't seem very consistent with me. these guys are all like the epitome of careful, professional bank robbers. they don't do jobs close to home, they don't interact with each other outside of the jobs. a great deal of mention is made about how they focus on the details

so, they pull of the first job...and throw all of that out the window. they steal stuff they weren't supposed to. they get made. they all follow Andre home. and then, suddenly, they have money problems and need to pull of this huge complicated heist with zero prep. in like 3 episodes they went from they guys from Heat to the Keystone Kops.

plus, Linda Hamilton is like 90 years old now.

That was the hole point though I thought.. the fact that their rules are all blowing up...

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 03:05 PM

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That was the hole point though I thought.. the fact that their rules are all blowing up...

but there was no REASON for that to happen. if they'd just stuck to the rules, they'd be fine.

stevew · 06-01-2006, 03:07 PM

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but there was no REASON for that to happen. if they'd just stuck to the rules, they'd be fine.

Well if they want a TV show, there has to be some sort of conflict usually.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 03:08 PM

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Well if they want a TV show, there has to be some sort of conflict usually.

Yeah, and my impression is that it was money woes...

but i guess your point is how do these lifelong criminals all of a sudden have major money woes at the same time?

Swaggs · 06-01-2006, 03:17 PM

I forgot that Munch started out on Homicide.

I wasn't sure if Braugher died at the end of Homicide or not. I am thinking that I remember the Baldwin brother that was on it dying, but can't remember if that was in the finale.

Joe · 06-01-2006, 05:39 PM

they should move Ice-T to L&O. He doesn't get enough time on SVU.

Schmidty · 06-01-2006, 05:42 PM

The guy who played Bud in Kill Bill 2 would be awesome.

Draft Dodger · 06-01-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wade moore

Yeah, and my impression is that it was money woes...

but i guess your point is how do these lifelong criminals all of a sudden have major money woes at the same time?

that would be my point, yes.

I recognize they need conflict. just would have appreciated one done more intelligently.

sabotai · 06-01-2006, 05:55 PM

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The guy who played Bud in Kill Bill 2 would be awesome.

Listen kid, I'm not gonna bullshit you, all right? I don't give a good fuck what you know, or don't know, but I'm gonna torture you anyway, regardless. Not to get information. It's amusing, to me, to torture a cop. You can say anything you want cause I've heard it all before. All you can do is pray for a quick death, which you ain't gonna get.

Schmidty · 06-01-2006, 05:56 PM

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Listen kid, I'm not gonna bullshit you, all right? I don't give a good fuck what you know, or don't know, but I'm gonna torture you anyway, regardless. Not to get information. It's amusing, to me, to torture a cop. You can say anything you want cause I've heard it all before. All you can do is pray for a quick death, which you ain't gonna get.

Hell yeah.

Malificent · 06-01-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

They should put Chris Noth back on the flagship show.

Hell yeah, get his ass off Criminal Intent and give us more Vincent D'Onofrio. I love his segments and hate Noth's segments.

wade moore · 06-01-2006, 06:43 PM

Was talking about this with the little woman and brought up the Andre Brougher possibility...

She made a good point... I see little chance that they make it so both of the detectives are black males... It just doesn't seem like something they would do...

RPI-Fan · 06-01-2006, 06:55 PM

I HATED Dennis Farina on L&O. In fact I've watched hardly any of the series since he started, and if they replace him with someone good I'll watch a lot, once again.

He was way too over-the-top for me.

RPI-Fan · 06-01-2006, 07:12 PM

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Hell yeah, get his ass off Criminal Intent and give us more Vincent D'Onofrio. I love his segments and hate Noth's segments.

Boo-yah!

amdaily · 06-01-2006, 08:07 PM

Looks like Milena Govich from 'Conviction' is going to repalce him. Not sure I like that idea...

Joe · 06-01-2006, 08:12 PM

if they were going to bring in people from conviction, I wish it would be J. August Richards as a DA.

Swaggs · 06-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Is Conviction done?

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Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I forgot that Munch started out on Homicide. I wasn't sure if Braugher died at the end of Homicide or not. I am thinking that I remember the Baldwin brother that was on it dying, but can't remember if that was in the finale. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

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