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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I was the composer for the whole series
I am Stephen Seretan, and I wrote all the music for the series from CBS to Showtime. John Houseman was a joy to work with and a good friend. I miss him.
He was an original. The series was great fun and a dream job for me.
Thanks for all the nice comments.
I would love to see it aired again.
The shows had very little music for each episode, so my job was easy. Does anyone remember the scores to any shows? I would like to know. Film music is supposed to be "not heard" by the audience, but in our show it was prominent. I had several themes going to bind the drama together.
He was an original. The series was great fun and a dream job for me.
Thanks for all the nice comments.
I would love to see it aired again.
The shows had very little music for each episode, so my job was easy. Does anyone remember the scores to any shows? I would like to know. Film music is supposed to be "not heard" by the audience, but in our show it was prominent. I had several themes going to bind the drama together.
- SedonaRocksFilms
- Feb 6, 2010
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