St. Elsewhere 1982

Overview

St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally aired on NBC from October 26, 1982, until May 25, 1988. Created by Joshua Brand, John Falsey, John Masius, and Mark Tinker, the program consists of 185 episodes. The series was filmed in Newton, Massachusetts. The narrative focuses on the lives and work of the staff at St. Eligius Hospital, which is depicted as an old and disrespected teaching hospital located in Boston. The cast includes Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, William Daniels, Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, and David Morse. As teaching doctors at the facility, the senior staff members guide interns as they navigate critical medical and life decisions. The show explores the professional and personal experiences of those working within the hospital environment. Throughout its run, the series established a reputation for its portrayal of the high-stakes atmosphere found in a medical setting. The program remains recognized as a significant entry in the medical drama genre of the 1980s.