The Paper Chase
- TV Series
- 1978–1986
- 1h
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8.1/10
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The trials of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor.The trials of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor.The trials of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor.
- Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 20 nominations total
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- TriviaThe show lasted only one season on CBS, from 1978 to 1979, and was canceled because of low ratings. The cable channel Showtime revived the series in 1983, where it ran for three years without commercials and was a great success. John Houseman passed away two years after the series went off the air. The first season was released on DVD in April 2009, with Season 2 scheduled to follow in December.
- GoofsIn one show, Professor Charles Kingsfield (John Houseman) is meeting with several law school administrators. One of whom calls Kingsfield "John" rather than "Charles", his character's name during their conversation.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979)
- SoundtracksFirst Years
(Theme Song - 1st season only)
Music by Charles Fox
Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
Sung by Seals & Crofts
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This show was a spin-off from the earlier movie starring Timothy Bottoms and John Houseman. This time, instead of Bottoms, the series stars James Stephens and Houseman returns in his role as the incredibly brilliant but scary Professor Kingsfield. The show concerns the growth and experiences of a Mr. Hart in law school and his fellow students.
Originally, the show aired on CBS but was very short-lived. Then, a few years later, Showtime began making more episodes. In both cases, the quality was very high and the show was never dull, but somehow the show has been forgotten and is not available on DVD or video. Should this ever occur, pop my an message so I can buy it ASAP. This show was a real gem and deserves to be remembered and enjoyed.
UPDATE--Season 1 and 2 have been released! Hallelujah!
Originally, the show aired on CBS but was very short-lived. Then, a few years later, Showtime began making more episodes. In both cases, the quality was very high and the show was never dull, but somehow the show has been forgotten and is not available on DVD or video. Should this ever occur, pop my an message so I can buy it ASAP. This show was a real gem and deserves to be remembered and enjoyed.
UPDATE--Season 1 and 2 have been released! Hallelujah!
- planktonrules
- Jun 3, 2006
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