Melinda Peterson Movies

Given an ultimatum by his wife to have a second child or see their marriage dissolved, Detective Tom Black's life becomes a depressive cycle of alimony and rehab payments for his firstborn as his crooked partner makes life on the job a living hell. Left alone in the world with no one to count on except for himself, the put upon policeman does his best to find a measure of humor in his dire situation while realizing that if it's not happening at home, it's not happening anywhere. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Lensed on videotape, Emergency Room was the first presentation of the syndicated Commworld Prime Time Showcase. Sarah Purcell and LeVar Burton star in this hospital melodrama. Purcell plays the doctor in charge of the E.R., dealing not only with an onrush of patients but also with hospital red tape and an on-again, off-again romance with a fellow physician (Gary Frank). The guest cast includes Penny Peyser, Paul Stewart, Julie Sommars, Gary Lockwood and Conchata Ferrell. Most markets first saw Emergency Room in mid-July 1983. The film was barter-sponsored to local stations by Procter and Gamble, as was the second and last Commworld Prime Time Showcase effort, Desperate Intruder (see separate entry). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide