Lesli Linka Glatter Movies

Addison (Kate Walsh) is caught in the middle when her old friend Esme Sorrento (Janet Rotblatt) wants to have her uterus removed to prevent cancer, while Esme's husband Joe (Shelley Berman) is dead set against the operation. Elsewhere, George (T.R. Knight) is saddled with another eccentric patient, this one a suicidal window washer (Geoffrey Rivas); try though she might, Meredith can't avoid running into Derek (Patrick Dempsey); and Cristina (Sandra Oh) prepares for an important date with Burke (Isaiah Washington). The episode's pivotal moment occurs when Dr. Bailey discovers why she has been so unusually lethargic (a plot twist dictated by actual events in the life of actress Chandra Wilson, who plays Bailey). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The relationship between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Luke (Scott Patterson) may be strained by the return of Luke's famously fickle former girlfriend, Rachel (Lisa Ann Hadley). Elsewhere, Lorelai's mother, Emily (Kelly Bishop), tries to play matchmaker with embarrassing results -- and an unexpected gesture of sympathy from Emily's husband Richard (Edward Herrmann). And Dean (Jared Padalecki) gives Rory (Alexis Bledel) a very special present on the occasion of their three-month anniversary...but is Rory willing to make a firm commitment? ~ All Movie Guide

The close bond between a single mother and her teenage daughter is often tested in this dramatic television series. Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) became pregnant at 16, and, against the wishes of her mother and father (Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop), chose to keep the child and raise it on her own. Sixteen years later, Lorelai enjoys a warm relationship with her daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel), but as Rory suffers the growing pains of being a teenager, Lorelai finds it's hard to be both mother and best friend. Lorelai also has to contend with her own parents, who still believe they know what's best for both Lorelai and Rory. Created as part of an initiative to bring more family-friendly drama to American television, Gilmore Girls debuted on the WB network on October 5, 2000; singer/songwriter Sam Phillips contributed music to the series. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

In part one of a two-part story (originally telecast on consecutive nights), Lorelai (Lauren Graham) tries to persuade a recalcitrant Rory (Alexis Bledel) to attend her first formal dance at Chilton. Although Dean (Jared Padalecki) is as unenthused as Rory, he agrees to escort the girl to the dance -- and maybe he'll even dress up for the occasion. Alas, on the big might, both Lorelai and her own mother, Emily (Kelly Bishop), are unable to attend the dance themselves, a setback that turns out to be a blessing in disguise. The evening goes off without a hitch -- except for the fact that Rory doesn't come home until very, very early in the morning. ~ All Movie Guide

Returning from maternity leave, Carol (Julianna Margulies) has problems getting back with the program. Greene (Anthony Edwards) tries to nullify the abusive relationship between a gay couple. Carter (Noah Wyle) and Chen (Ming-Na) launch into another argument, this one over admitting an elderly woman (Peg Phillips) into the ER (Diane Baker guest-stars as the woman's apparently long-suffering daughter). Complications arise during a heart transplant for Lucy's (Kellie Martin) patient Valerie (Myndy Crist). Luka (Goran Visnjic) treats a group of truly colorful patients. Malucci (Erik Palladino) launches a one-man crusade against an illegal pharmacy. And two of the series' main characters may be on the verge of a warm relationship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This debut episode of Gilmore Girls introduces the world to 32-year-old Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham), manager of the rustic Independence Inn in Stars Hollow, CT, and single mother to 15-year-old Rory (Alexis Bledel). Though her daughter's excellent grades have assured her a slot at the prestigious Chilton Prep School in nearby Hartford, Lorelai is unable to afford the tuition. This situation forces her to swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents (Kelly Bishop and Edward Herrmann), from whom she has been long estranged because she never married Rory's father, for a loan. Meanwhile, however, Rory begins having second thoughts about attending Chilton, thanks to her blossoming friendship with fellow teenager Dean Forester (Jared Padalecki). ~ All Movie Guide

Ross (George Clooney) has just about given up trying to revive an 18-year-old who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on Christmas Eve, but Carter (Noah Wyle) wants to keep trying. In other ER developments, a pregnant 13-year-old must decide if she wants to keep her baby. Benton (Eriq La Salle) and Romano (Paul McCrane) have a physical confrontation after a night of escalating mutual animosity. And can it be that the "perfect" Dr. Amanda Lee (Mare Winningham) is a seriously disturbed woman? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This drama about the efforts of an upper-class couple to have a child takes place in 1935 Boston. When Father Michael McKinnon (Kenneth Branagh) arrives from England to join the St. Jude's clergy, he avoids wealthy parishioners Arthur and Eleanor Barret (William Hurt, Madeleine Stowe). Attorney Arthur, an FDR adviser, and successful author Eleanor, want a child, but Arthur is sterile. Eleanor asks Arthur to pay someone to impregnate her, and Harvard law student Roger Martin (Neil Patrick Harris) is hired. He profits considerably, since he is required to return for several attempts. However, he becomes obsessed with Eleanor, infuriating Arthur, who threatens to kill him. Emotions and events escalate, as McKinnon reveals he's the son of Arthur's Nazi-leaning brother, Eleanor loses the baby, McKinnon becomes attracted to Eleanor, and there's a mysterious' murder. Shown at the 1998 Santa Barbara Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Unable to cope with the pressures of surrogate motherhood, Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) considers giving up her sister Chloe's baby, Suzy, for adoption. Back at the ER, Ross (George Clooney) and Greene (Anthony Edwards) quarrel over subjecting four-year-old AIDS victim Chia-Chia (Joshua Hoon Cho) to a very painful medical procedure. And Benton (Eriq La Salle) takes a personal interest in his patient Vicky Mazovick (Jennifer Tighe), a victim of abuse at the hands of her police-officer husband (Thom Mathews). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Set in a busy inner-city emergency room, this made-for-cable television drama follows the struggles of a world-weary surgeon who takes on the hospital administrators whose budget-cutting is affecting his ability to adequately care for his patients. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) looks for the person who mugged a disabled (but as it turns out, far from helpless) Vietnam veteran. Along the way, he has another run-in with Assistant DA Sylvia Costas (Sharon Lawrence). While moonlighting, Kelly (David Caruso) finds out that his wealthy friend's sweetheart is playing around -- which leads to deeper complications. Suffering from stress, Medavoy (Gordon Clapp) nonetheless continues juggling the affection of his wife and his girlfriend, Donna (Gail O'Grady). There's also a surprise wedding in the offing. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Episode five of the first season of Twin Peaks, "Cooper's Dreams," originally aired on May 10, 1990, and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Trying to start her own investigation, Audrey goes to a job interview at her father's department store. She manipulates the manager, Emory Battis (Don Amendolia), into a job at the perfume counter and learns some secret connections between Horne's and One-Eyed Jacks. Hank Jennings (Chris Mulkey) returns from prison to work at the Double R Diner, so Norma tells Ed Hurley (Everett McGill) that they can't continue their affair. Dr. Lawrence Jacoby (Russ Tamblyn) has a counseling session with the Briggs family, and Bobby reveals details about Laura's connection to drugs. Agent Cooper, Hawk, Sheriff Truman, and Doctor Hayward go hiking in the woods and have tea with Margaret Lanterman (Catherine Coulson), also known as the Log Lady, who tells them about her visions on the night of Laura's murder. While out in the woods, they find Jacques Renault's cabin full of clues, along with a possible witness -- a mynah bird named Waldo. That night, the Icelanders have a reception at the Great Northern, where Audrey spies on Catherine and Ben, and Leland dances out of control. James and Donna continue their own investigation with the help of Madeline, who shares clues that she found in Laura's bedroom. The main suspect, Leo Johnson, is assaulted by both Hank and Shelly. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Episode ten of Twin Peaks, "The Man Behind Glass," originally aired on October 13, 1990, and was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. Agent Cooper tells Albert and Truman about the giant from his dreams, and he finds a letter "B" under Ronette Pulaski's fingernail. He then charts a diagram for the letters he has found so far (R, B, and T). Secretary Lucy Moran (Kimmy Robertson) meets department store clerk Dick Tremayne (Ian Buchanan) for lunch at the Double R diner as she continues to question whether the father of her baby is Dick or the possibly sterile Andy. The One-Armed Man (Al Strobel) comes by the Sheriff's office to sell shoes, but he goes into spasms after seeing the sketch of BOB, leading Cooper to remember one of the giant's messages. At One-Eyed Jacks, Blackie (Victoria Catlin), Nancy (Galyn Gorg), and Jean Renault (Michael Parks) hold Audrey hostage and shoot her with drugs in a scheme to get revenge on Cooper. Meanwhile, James and Maddy are growing closer, and Donna gets angry after seeing them together. At the hospital, a hypnotized Dr. Jacoby reveals that he saw Leland kill Jacques Renault, resulting in Cooper arriving at the Palmer household to arrest Leland. That night, Donna goes to Harold Smith's (Lenny Von Dohlen) house and finds Laura's secret diary. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide