Paper Chase
This series about life at an Ivy League law school won raves for its depth and intelligence. It earned three Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. James Stephens stars as a rural Minnesotan unprepared for the challenges and pressures; John Houseman reprises his Oscar-winning movie role as the almighty voice of law and order.
Seen on CBS and Showtime, this series about life at an Ivy League law school won raves for its depth and intelligence. It earned three Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. James Stephens stars as James T. Hart, a rural Minnesotan unprepared for the challenges and pressures; John Houseman reprises his Oscar-winning movie role as Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, the almighty voice of law and order. Each season is 19–22 episodes, 16–19 hrs, 6 DVDs.
“Superb small-screen adaptation of the early ‘70s film” – The Aisle Seat
“Something unique in television” – DVD Verdict
"You teach yourselves the law; I train your minds. You come in here with a skull full of mush; and if you survive, you'll leave thinking like a lawyer." —Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr.
“The law works for those who tell the truth. It is an instrument for justice and a means of evaluating – with great accuracy and beauty – the truth and meaning of human interactions.” – Professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr.
CableACE Award Winner for Dramatic Series (1987)
CableACE Award Nomination for Actress in a Dramatic Series (Lainie Kazan, 1987)
CableACE Award Winner for Dramatic Series (1985)
CableACE Award Nomination for Actress in a Dramatic Series (Andra Millian, 1985)
CableACE Award Nomination for Dramatic Series (1984)
CableACE Award Nomination for Actor in a Dramatic Presentation (John Houseman, 1983)
CableACE Award Nomination for Actress in a Dramatic Presentation (Jane Kaczmarek, 1983)
Directors Guild of America Award Nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night (1979)
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Drama Series (1979)
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (1979)
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series (1979)
Golden Globe Award Nomination for Best TV Actor – Drama (John Houseman, 1980)
Golden Globe Award Nomination for Best TV Actor – Drama (John Houseman, 1979)
