And In The End...

After 15 seasons the most honored drama in television history and the last shining beacon of truly Must See TV, ER, signed off this Thursday, April 2nd. The night ER premiered, three days after my 13th birthday, I remember my mom and I picking up some food at Wendy's and my mom was in a hurry to get home in time to watch this new show. I had never heard of it, but I decided to watch too and was immediately hooked. For the next 15 years I never missed an episode. Every Thursday night at 9 p.m. I was there. Finished homework early, stayed up late, battled illness, refused to leave the house - I did anything to be able to watch ER. What I'll miss most are the characters. It was comforting to see them once a week for 15 years. I literally grew up with them. Next Thursday, at 9, when I turn on my TV ER won't be there. Sam will be gone. Morris won't be around. Carter isn't going to be stopping by. I thought the finale was great. I loved the way it echoed the premiere. It tied everything up very nicely and made me feel that the staff of County General is still there saving lives, even if I can't see them anymore.