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The television series *St. Elsewhere* was created by Bruce Paltrow and Mark Tinker.
Answer: False
Explanation: The series was actually created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey. Bruce Paltrow and Mark Tinker were significant producers.
*St. Elsewhere* originally aired on the NBC network, concluding its run in May 1988.
Answer: True
Explanation: The series premiered on NBC on October 26, 1982, and its final episode was broadcast on May 25, 1988.
Dave Grusin composed the theme music for all episodes of *St. Elsewhere*, including the pilot.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dave Grusin composed the main and end title themes. J.A.C. Redford composed the incidental music for the series episodes, with the exception of the pilot.
*St. Elsewhere* ran for a total of 137 episodes across six seasons.
Answer: True
Explanation: The series aired for six seasons, comprising a total of 137 episodes.
The first season of *St. Elsewhere* aired on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET, with subsequent seasons moving to Tuesdays.
Answer: False
Explanation: The first season aired on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET. Subsequent seasons moved to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
NBC initially hesitated to renew *St. Elsewhere* due to low ratings in its first season.
Answer: True
Explanation: The network's initial reluctance was due to poor ratings in the first season, but a surge in viewership for the finale and intervention from network leadership led to its renewal.
Who are credited as the primary creators of the television series *St. Elsewhere*?
Answer: Joshua Brand and John Falsey
Explanation: The series was created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey, who were responsible for its foundational concept and development.
Which renowned jazz musician composed the main and end title theme music for *St. Elsewhere*?
Answer: Dave Grusin
Explanation: The primary theme music for *St. Elsewhere* was composed by the distinguished jazz musician and composer Dave Grusin.
For how many seasons did *St. Elsewhere* air, and how many total episodes did it comprise?
Answer: 6 seasons, 137 episodes
Explanation: *St. Elsewhere* aired for a total of six seasons and comprised 137 episodes.
What was the initial broadcast time slot for *St. Elsewhere* during its first season?
Answer: Tuesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Time
Explanation: The series premiered in its first season on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a network where reruns of *St. Elsewhere* have aired?
Answer: AMC
Explanation: While reruns have aired on Nick at Nite, TV Land, and Bravo, AMC was not listed as a network broadcasting *St. Elsewhere* reruns.
The fictional hospital setting for *St. Elsewhere* was named St. Jude's and was located in New York City.
Answer: False
Explanation: The fictional hospital was named St. Eligius Hospital and was situated in Boston, Massachusetts.
Denzel Washington and Ed Begley Jr. were part of the main ensemble cast of *St. Elsewhere*.
Answer: True
Explanation: Both Denzel Washington and Ed Begley Jr. were prominent members of the main ensemble cast of *St. Elsewhere*.
Warren Coolidge, a hospital orderly, was originally a character from the MTM series 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.'
Answer: False
Explanation: Warren Coolidge originated from the MTM series 'The White Shadow,' not 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.'
What was the name of the fictional hospital where *St. Elsewhere* was set?
Answer: St. Eligius Hospital
Explanation: The series was set at St. Eligius Hospital, a fictional institution depicted as a struggling urban teaching hospital in Boston.
Which of these actors was NOT part of the main ensemble cast of *St. Elsewhere*?
Answer: George Clooney
Explanation: While Denzel Washington, William Daniels, and Christina Pickles were main cast members, George Clooney was not part of the primary ensemble.
In medical terminology, 'St. Elsewhere' is a formal designation for a major metropolitan hospital.
Answer: False
Explanation: The term 'St. Elsewhere' is a colloquialism used in the medical field to refer to lesser-equipped hospitals that often receive patients referred from more prestigious institutions, not a formal designation for a major hospital.
*St. Elsewhere* shared similarities with *Hill Street Blues*, including large ensemble casts and serialized storylines.
Answer: True
Explanation: Both series were noted for their expansive ensemble casts, gritty realism, and complex, interlocking serialized storylines that spanned multiple episodes.
*St. Elsewhere* is credited with pioneering a realistic portrayal of the medical profession, influencing later shows like *ER*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The series established a template for portraying the medical profession realistically, acknowledging its imperfections and challenges, which significantly influenced subsequent medical dramas such as *ER*.
What does the slang term 'St. Elsewhere' refer to in the medical field?
Answer: A lesser-equipped hospital often receiving overflow patients.
Explanation: In medical parlance, 'St. Elsewhere' denotes a hospital with limited resources that frequently handles patients referred from more prominent institutions.
Which of the following characteristics was NOT shared between *St. Elsewhere* and *Hill Street Blues*?
Answer: Focus on single, self-contained weekly plots
Explanation: While both series featured large ensemble casts, gritty realism, and serialized storylines, *St. Elsewhere* did not primarily focus on single, self-contained weekly plots; rather, it embraced complex, ongoing narratives.
How did *St. Elsewhere* influence the medical drama genre?
Answer: It created a template for portraying the profession realistically, with both imperfections and challenges.
Explanation: *St. Elsewhere* established a precedent for realistic portrayals of the medical profession, depicting doctors with their flaws and challenges, thereby influencing subsequent dramas in the genre.
In the episode 'Qui Transtulit Sustinet,' Dr. Morrison's wife, Nina, receives a heart transplant from Dr. Craig's patient.
Answer: False
Explanation: In this episode, Nina, Dr. Morrison's wife, dies, and her heart is donated for a transplant. She does not receive a transplant herself.
The episode 'Cheers' featured a crossover where *St. Elsewhere* doctors visited the *Cheers* bar and interacted with its patrons.
Answer: True
Explanation: This episode marked a crossover event where Doctors Westphall, Auschlander, and Craig visited the *Cheers* bar and engaged with its characters.
The two-part episode 'Time Heals' was criticized for its lack of historical context and simple narrative structure.
Answer: False
Explanation: Conversely, 'Time Heals' was lauded for its exploration of the hospital's 50-year history through various visual styles and was recognized by *TV Guide* as one of the '100 Greatest Episodes of All Time'.
In the episode 'After Life,' Dr. Fiscus experiences a near-death journey through Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his near-death experience in 'After Life,' Dr. Fiscus journeys through these realms and converses with a divine manifestation.
The season five finale, 'Last Dance at the Wrecker's Ball,' depicted the successful demolition of St. Eligius Hospital.
Answer: False
Explanation: The episode depicted the *attempted* demolition and the struggle of Dr. Auschlander to escape, not the successful completion of the demolition.
St. Eligius Hospital was saved from closure in season six by the Ecumena Corporation, which appointed Dr. John Gideon.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Ecumena Corporation acquired the hospital, preventing its closure, and appointed Dr. John Gideon as its director.
In 'Their Town,' Dr. Donald Westphall broke the fourth wall, speaking directly to the audience, a technique inspired by the play 'Our Town.'
Answer: True
Explanation: This episode featured Dr. Westphall breaking the fourth wall, a technique inspired by Thornton Wilder's play 'Our Town,' where the Stage Manager also addresses the audience directly.
The series finale's closing credits featured standard imagery of a surgical procedure.
Answer: False
Explanation: The finale's closing credits deviated from the norm, featuring an electrocardiogram, an IV bag, and the symbolic death of Mimsie the Cat, rather than a surgical image.
The episode 'Cheers' crossover involved Dr. Westphall announcing his departure from St. Eligius.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the crossover episode, Dr. Westphall declared his intention to leave St. Eligius, though this decision was temporary.
In the episode 'Qui Transtulit Sustinet,' what poignant event concludes the storyline involving Dr. Morrison and his wife Nina?
Answer: Dr. Morrison hears Nina's donated heart beating in the recipient.
Explanation: The episode concludes with Dr. Morrison experiencing the profound moment of hearing Nina's donated heart beating within the recipient, following her death and subsequent organ donation.
What significant event occurred in the *St. Elsewhere* episode titled 'Cheers'?
Answer: A crossover episode featured St. Elsewhere doctors visiting the Cheers bar.
Explanation: This episode featured a crossover with the sitcom *Cheers*, wherein doctors from St. Eligius visited the bar and interacted with its patrons.
The two-part episode 'Time Heals' is noted for exploring what aspect of St. Eligius Hospital?
Answer: Its 50-year history through different visual styles.
Explanation: The episode explored the hospital's fifty-year history, utilizing diverse visual styles to represent different eras, and was recognized for its exceptional dramatic writing.
During his near-death experience in 'After Life,' who did Dr. Wayne Fiscus converse with in Heaven?
Answer: A version of God resembling himself
Explanation: In his near-death experience, Dr. Fiscus conversed with a manifestation of God that resembled himself.
What unique narrative technique did Dr. Donald Westphall employ in the episode 'Their Town'?
Answer: He broke the fourth wall, speaking directly to the viewer.
Explanation: Dr. Westphall broke the fourth wall by speaking directly to the audience, a technique inspired by Thornton Wilder's play 'Our Town'.
In the *Cheers* crossover episode, what was Carla Tortelli's reaction to the *St. Elsewhere* doctors?
Answer: She voiced dissatisfaction regarding her previous hospital stay.
Explanation: Carla Tortelli expressed her displeasure with the St. Eligius doctors concerning her prior hospitalization, leading to a verbal exchange.
What was the significance of the episode 'Time Heals' in relation to *TV Guide*'s rankings?
Answer: It was ranked #44 on TV Guide's '100 Greatest Episodes of All Time'.
Explanation: The two-part episode 'Time Heals' was ranked number 44 on *TV Guide*'s 1997 list of '100 Greatest Episodes of All Time,' acknowledging its exceptional quality.
What happened to the MTM Productions logo's cat, Mimsie, in the closing credits of the series finale?
Answer: Mimsie appeared on her side, and the heart monitor flatlined, signifying her death.
Explanation: In the finale's closing credits, Mimsie the Cat was depicted lying on its side, with its heart monitor flatlining, symbolizing its death and the end of the series.
*St. Elsewhere* received minimal critical recognition, winning only one Emmy Award during its entire run.
Answer: False
Explanation: The series received substantial critical recognition, earning 13 Emmy Awards out of 62 nominations.
Despite never ranking high in overall Nielsen ratings, *St. Elsewhere* appealed strongly to the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic.
Answer: True
Explanation: While the series did not achieve high overall Nielsen rankings, it successfully attracted a significant audience within the 18-49 age demographic, which was highly valued by advertisers.
The series finale, 'The Last One,' attracted over 25 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode.
Answer: False
Explanation: The finale attracted 22.5 million viewers, ranking 7th for the week, and was the most-watched episode of the series, but not over 25 million.
The 'Tommy Westphall Universe' hypothesis posits that *St. Elsewhere* was the only fictional show existing within Tommy's imagination.
Answer: False
Explanation: The hypothesis suggests that *St. Elsewhere* is the central nexus, but implies that *many* other fictional shows might also exist within Tommy's imagination, not solely *St. Elsewhere* itself.
*St. Elsewhere* won a total of 62 Emmy Awards during its broadcast run.
Answer: False
Explanation: The series received 62 Emmy nominations but won 13 awards.
How many Emmy Awards did *St. Elsewhere* win during its run?
Answer: 13
Explanation: *St. Elsewhere* won a total of 13 Emmy Awards throughout its broadcast history.
Which actor won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on *St. Elsewhere*?
Answer: William Daniels
Explanation: William Daniels received two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Mark Craig.
What was *St. Elsewhere*'s typical performance in the yearly Nielsen ratings?
Answer: Never ranked higher than 47th place.
Explanation: The series generally did not rank highly in overall Nielsen ratings, never achieving a position higher than 47th place in annual rankings.
What is the 'Tommy Westphall Universe' hypothesis primarily based on?
Answer: The ambiguous and interconnected nature of the series finale.
Explanation: The hypothesis stems from the ambiguous and interconnected narrative elements present in the series finale, suggesting a shared fictional universe originating from Tommy Westphall's imagination.
Which actor reprised his *St. Elsewhere* role in the TV movie 'Homicide: The Movie'?
Answer: Ed Begley Jr. as Dr. Victor Ehrlich
Explanation: Ed Begley Jr. made an uncredited appearance as Dr. Victor Ehrlich in 'Homicide: The Movie,' reprising his role from *St. Elsewhere*.
The series finale, 'The Last One,' achieved what significant viewership milestone?
Answer: It attracted 22.5 million viewers, ranking 7th for the week.
Explanation: The finale attracted 22.5 million viewers, ranking 7th among all programs that week, marking it as the most-watched episode of the series.