"The Guardian" (2001) TV series 2001-2004

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Creator:

David Hollander

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

25 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Crime

Plot:

Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately...

Plot Keywords:

Adoptive Mother | Drug Abuse | Child In Peril | Child Welfare | Law Firm

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Simon Baker	...	Nick Fallin (67 episodes, 2001-2004)
Dabney Coleman	...	Burton Fallin (67 episodes, 2001-2004)
Alan Rosenberg	...	Alvin Masterson (67 episodes, 2001-2004)
Wendy Moniz	...	Louisa 'Lulu' Archer (56 episodes, 2001-2004)
Raphael Sbarge	...	Jake Straka (55 episodes, 2001-2004)
Charles Malik Whitfield	...	James Mooney (33 episodes, 2001-2003)
Denise Dowse	...	Judge Rebecca Damsen (32 episodes, 2001-2004)
Kathleen Chalfant	...	Laurie Solt (27 episodes, 2001-2004)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

David Hollander Productions

Trivia:

Inspired by the work of producer David Hollander's brother, a child advocate lawyer.

Quotes:

Nick: My mom-my mom said I will always treat woman better than my father does.
Lulu: So do you?
Nick: I don't know, want to find out?

Soundtrack:

The Empire In My Mind

So Sad....

It is really a shame to see such a captivating show come to an end.

The characters, especially Nick were complicated, yet compassionate. I found myself really looking forward to Tuesday night television, primarily because of the Guardian.

It is very unfortunate to see a show of this quality sent to the TV graveyard.

CBS has produced some terrific programs...Like this one, The District, and Hack.

As a viewer, it is unsettling to become passionate about a program and look forward to it...only to find out it has been dropped.

Sadly, I am certain...It is all about the money...not the art...

I am reluctant to become a regular viewer of a new show only to see it pulled from the schedule.

I am certain many people are affected when a show is cancelled, and those who are the show's greatest supporters...seem to be the ones who are considered the least.

As Network Television struggles to stay popular, it might be wise to listen to the opinion of those who are devoted viewers...

Thank You for allowing me to express my thoughts.. Lana 29