ohnotheydidnt: Law and Order's McCoy finally gets a promotion

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@ 2007-06-08 00:07:00

Law and Order's McCoy finally gets a promotion

LOS ANGELES - Prosecutor Jack McCoy is getting a promotion to New York district attorney on "Law & Order" but viewers could see less of Sam Waterston, the actor who plays him.

McCoy will take over from New York D.A. Arthur Branch, who was played by Fred Thompson. A former U.S. senator, Thompson asked to be released from the NBC drama as he weighs a bid for the Republican nomination for president.

Waterston will begin his 14th season as McCoy, who was an executive assistant D.A., when the show returns in midseason. In past episodes, the district attorney's character generally has been seen in brief scenes offering counsel to his staff.

"It's premature to comment on any changes to the D.A.'s role as well as any story lines affecting the transition from Branch to McCoy," Pam Golum, a spokeswoman for series creator Dick Wolf, said Thursday.

In a statement Wednesday announcing his character's new job, Waterston called it a "logical next step" for McCoy.

"On the other hand, politics isn't his game. There'll be fireworks. I'm looking forward to it," the actor said.

"Law & Order" will begin its 18th season next year and is the second longest-running drama series ever, behind "Gunsmoke," which ran 20 seasons.

source: Yahoo News

Hell yes, I love this new angle! McCoy as the boss man? Yes! And it's not Paris news.

And as a treat, it's time for some Old Glory Insurance commercial:

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	lulubloom 2007-06-08 05:12 am UTC (link)
	Lennie Briscoe FTW. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	therealycats 2007-06-08 05:15 am UTC (link)
	:( Lumiere! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	therealycats 2007-06-08 05:14 am UTC (link)
	I don't think I have watched this show since Angie Harmon was on it. I'm guessing it's still the same old, same old? My grandparents always had it on, and for whatever reason I was enthralled by it. And I love Sam Waterson! Robot insurance! (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	therealycats 2007-06-08 05:14 am UTC (link)
	Waterston* (Reply to this) (Parent)

	amelia_heinle 2007-06-08 05:14 am UTC (link)
	for a show that is on one channel or another at any given moment, it's a miracle i've never seen an episode of law & order. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	holey_moley8 2007-06-08 05:16 am UTC (link)
	I haven't either. And it's been on since time began. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bitte_ein_kuss 2007-06-08 05:16 am UTC (link)
	sam >>>>>> paris. insurance for robots who steal senior citizens' medication. priceless. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	jsrocks 2007-06-08 05:32 am UTC (link)
	sam >>>>>>>> everyone >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> poop >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Paris (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lloydsgurl 2007-06-08 05:23 am UTC (link)
	Sam Waterston is the best, ever. I just want more of him on screen. I haven't liked the lady lawyer people they've had lately. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:40 am UTC (link)
	angie harmon was the last lady i loved with all my heart (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	helders 2007-06-08 05:26 am UTC (link)
	I loooove McCoy. And I am oddly attracted to him :/ (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:36 am UTC (link)
	he's sexy as all fuck (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jsrocks 2007-06-08 05:30 am UTC (link)
	If this means we'll get to see less of Sam then I don't want it! More Sam Waterston Please :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:37 am UTC (link)
	oh i think he'll be all up in the business of the new DA and i'll love it! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	privateers 2007-06-08 05:30 am UTC (link)
	I do love Branch but this could be interesting. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:39 am UTC (link)
	ditto on all that you know that McCoy, who totally hates politics, is going to be all up in the business of his asst DA's (Reply to this) (Parent)

	slutbaginator 2007-06-08 05:35 am UTC (link)
	but he so ~sexy~ in tha courtroom (Reply to this) (Thread)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:38 am UTC (link)
	you know he won't be able to stay away! sexy motherfucker that he is, he'll be there :D (Reply to this) (Parent)

	chung_____chung 2007-06-08 05:39 am UTC (link)
	thank god. ive been so conflicted about watching that show because of my disgust of that scooter libby asslicker. now i can watch in comfort (Reply to this) (Thread)

	agateway 2007-06-08 05:41 am UTC (link)
	hahaha glad to make your day with non-paris news :D (Reply to this) (Parent)

	njuzu 2007-06-08 05:43 am UTC (link)
	Yay McCoy. Even though Fred's DA was my favorite so far. Waterston played Gatsby in the film. It was weird to see that actor without gray hair. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	lloydsgurl 2007-06-08 06:00 am UTC (link)
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	fruitlessly 2007-06-08 05:44 am UTC (link)
	best commercial ever. (Reply to this)

	evi1pilotfish 2007-06-08 05:45 am UTC (link)
	They should bring back ADA Ben Stone for an episode just for a royal mindfuck x 100000 (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lulubloom 2007-06-08 05:57 am UTC (link)
	It was weird how he vanished, tried to start a political party in Canada... and then got nosebleeds and fucked shit up on The 4400. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)(Expand)

	clever_zomboid 2007-06-08 05:46 am UTC (link)
	FURROWED BROW OF JUSTICE (Reply to this)

	jsrocks 2007-06-08 05:57 am UTC (link)
	I'm going to miss Sam's closing arguments. (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	lulubloom 2007-06-08 06:21 am UTC (link)
	it's for the JORYYYY to decide. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	eternaldesire 2007-06-08 06:30 am UTC (link)
	It's about damn time his character gets a promotion but I say NOOO to it if we're gonna see him less! I want my McCoy!! In my eyes, he IS Law & Order!!! He is the REAL MCCOY!!! It's like a vision of love that seems to be true... (How many puns can you find in this comment?) (Reply to this)

	rescueme_fromme 2007-06-08 06:39 am UTC (link)
	love that show, but miss jerry orbach:-[ (Reply to this)

	hotelmirana 2007-06-08 06:45 am UTC (link)
	IF JACK MCCOY WERE PROSECUTING PARIS HILTON HE'D TERMINATE THAT SHIT AMIRITE? (Reply to this) (Thread)(Expand)

	freudian_fuckup 2007-06-08 09:59 am UTC (link)
	uhh, yeah. bitch would probably get the death penalty, because he's just good like that. (Reply to this) (Parent)