The Guardian (TV series)
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| The Guardian | |
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.png) season 2 intertitle of The Guardian |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | David Hollander |
| Written by | David Hollander Rid Eid Jennifer M. Johnson Nick Santora Anne McGrail Alfonso H. Moreno Peter Parnell Michael R. Perry Barry M. Schkolnick Tom Smuts Craig Turk |
| Starring | Simon Baker Dabney Coleman Raphael Sbarge Amanda Michalka Alan Rosenberg Erica Leerhsen Wendy Moniz |
| Opening theme | Guardian Theme (Season 1) by Mark Snow "Empire in My Mind" performed by The Wallflowers (Season 2 & 3) |
| Composer(s) | Mark Snow Jon Ehrlich |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 67 (List of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | David Hollander Mark Johnson Michael Pressman |
| Producer(s) | Alfonso H. Moreno Peter Parnell |
| Editor(s) | James Coblentz Lori Jane Coleman Gib Jaffe Michael N. Knue Chad Mochrie Robert P. Seppey Lynne Willingham |
| Cinematography | James R. Bagdonas Jacek Laskus |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Television CBS Television Distribution |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | September 25, 2001 – May 4, 2004 |
The Guardian is an American drama series which aired on CBS from September 25, 2001 to May 4, 2004. It is currently showing in re-runs on the Sleuth Channel in the US. The Guardian has also aired in the United Kingdom on the Hallmark Channel, ABC1 (April 2006) and more recently five USA (May 2009) and as of August 2009, Five. In Australia the show aired on Network Ten; as of 2011 re-runs are airing on the Nine Network following episodes of Simon Baker's current vehicle The Mentalist. In India and Pakistan the show airs on Animax from June 2010. In Singapore the show airs on AXN through Starhub Cable Television. In New Zealand the show airs on Vibe, channel 7, via sky TV. In Latin america the series will premiere in october on the Sony Spin channel.
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[edit] Synopsis
The series revolved around protagonist Nick Fallin, a corporate attorney sentenced to 1500 hours community service with Legal Services of Pittsburgh as the result of a drug conviction. The plot focused on Nick's community service and recovery from drug addiction, as well as his strained relationship with his father who was president of the corporate law firm where Nick was employed full time. It included guest stars such as Farrah Fawcett and included scenes with the Pittsburgh Police in multiple episodes.
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] Main cast
- Simon Baker as Nicholas "Nick" Fallin – a lawyer sentenced to community service working for the community due to drugs charges. The central protagonist, he is a repressed individual whose work and relationships are the focus for the serial.
- Dabney Coleman as Burton Fallin – Nick's father and senior partner at the law firm where Nick works. They do not have a close relationship. He fosters Shannon Gressler.
- Alan Rosenberg as Alvin Masterson – In charge of Legal Services of Pittsburgh, where Nick serves his community service. Alvin dates Laurie and is arrested with a prostitute
- Wendy Moniz as Louisa "Lulu" Archer – Nick's de facto boss from mid-season one, and his main love interest. She marries another man, but Nick's feelings still run deep.
- Raphael Sbarge as Jake Straka – As close as Nick gets to a best friend, Jake is somewhat misguided but not malicious.
- Charles Malik Whitfield as James Mooney – works at Legal Services of Pittsburgh. Has a gang and drug background. Is shot and killed in the season two finale.
- Amanda Michalka as Shannon Gressler, a troubled child. Shannon's mother dies in the season one finale, and Burton Fallin comes to care for her.
- Erica Leerhsen as Amanda Bowles – an ambitious but caring associate, who leaves mid-way through season one.
- Kathleen Chalfant as Laurie Solt – hard working social worker who provides a lot of guidance for Nick.
- Chris Doorley as Jimmy Maden.
[edit] Notable guest stars
- Farrah Fawcett as Mary Gressler – a troubled single grandma and love interest of Burton Fallin. Appeared in four episodes.
- Lolita Davidovich as Victoria Little – a social welfare advocate and love interest of Alvin Masterson. Appeared in two episodes.
- Will Ferrell as Larry Flood – an attorney. Appeared in the season two finale.
- Zac Efron Episode 15 of Season 3.
- Bethany Joy Galeotti as Claire Stasiak. Appeared in "What It Means to You" and "My Aim Is True"
- Chris Pine as a troubled teen, Lonnie Grandy, in the "Hazel Park" episode of season three.
[edit] Production
The show was set in Pittsburgh, and was filmed in the city from time to time. The theme song from season two onwards was "Empire in My Mind" performed by The Wallflowers.
[edit] Episodes
Main article: List of The Guardian episodes
[edit] DVD releases
CBS DVD (distributed by Paramount) has released the all three seasons of The Guardian on DVD in Region 1.
| DVD Name | Ep# | Release Date |
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| The First Season | 22 | October 27, 2009[1] |
| The Second Season | 23 | September 7, 2010[2] |
| The Final Season | 22 | February 8, 2011[3] |
CBS/Paramount controls video rights only in the USA (where CBS Television Distribution has ancillary rights). Outside the US, Sony Pictures Television International controls distribution rights, and any international DVD releases will be from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
[edit] Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | "Top TV Series" – Jakob Dylan | Won[4] |
| Family Television Awards | "Actor" – Simon Baker" | Won[4] | |
| "New Series" | Won[4] | ||
| GLAAD Media Awards | "Outstanding Individual Episode (In a Series Without a Regular Gay Character)" – The Men From The Boys | Nominated[4] | |
| Golden Globe Award | "Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama" – Simon Baker | Nominated[5] | |
| Young Artist Award | "Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actor" – Erik Knudsen | Nominated[6] | |
| "Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actor" – Jesse Plemons | Nominated[6] | ||
| 2003 | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | "Top TV Series" – Jakob Dylan | Won[7] |
| Emmy Award | "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series" – Farrah Fawcett | Nominated[8] | |
| Environmental Media Awards | "Drama - TV Episodic" – Assuming the Position | Nominated[9] | |
| 2004 | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | "Top TV Series" – Jakob Dylan | Won[10] |
| Environmental Media Awards | "Drama - TV Episodic" – Big Coal | Nominated[11] | |
| Young Artist Award | "Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress" – Danielle Panabaker | Won[12] | |
| 2005 | Prism Awards | "Performance in a Drama Series Storyline" – Simon Baker | Nominated[13] |
| "TV Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline" – Beautiful Blue Mystic & Amends | Nominated[13] | ||
| Young Artist Award | "Best Performance in a Television Series - Recurring Young Actress" – Scout Taylor-Compton | Nominated[14] |
[edit] References
- ^ The Guardian: The First Season
- ^ The Guardian: The Second Season
- ^ Lambert, David (6 December 2010). "The Guardian - Simon Baker's 3rd and Final Season Announced: Date, Cost, Specs, Package". TVShowsOnDVD.com. http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Guardian-Season-3/14773. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Awards for "The Guardian" (2001)". imdb.com. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285370/awards. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "SIMON BAKER". goldenglobes.org. http://www.goldenglobes.org/browse/member/30206. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Twenty-Third Annual Young Artist Awards 2002". www.youngartistawards.org. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms23A.htm. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "Top Television Series (2003)". ASCAP.com. http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/filmtv/2003/tv.html. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD DATABASE". www.emmys.com. http://www.emmys.com/award_history_search?person=&program=The+Guardian&start_year=1990&end_year=2009&network=145&web_category=All&winner=All. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "13th Annual Environmental Media Awards". Environmental Media Association. http://www.ema-online.org/awards_13th_annual.php. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "ASCAP HONORS TOP FILM AND TELEVISION COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS AT 19TH ANNUAL AWARDS CELEBRATION". ASCAP.com. http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/filmtv/2004/. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "14th Annual Environmental Media Awards". Environmental Media Association. http://www.ema-online.org/awards_14th_annual.php. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "25th Annual Young Artist Awards - Winners and Nominations". www.youngartistawards.org. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms25.htm. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Winners & Nominees". prismawards.com. http://www.prismawards.com/winners/. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "26th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". www.youngartistawards.org. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms26.htm. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
[edit] External links
Categories:
- CBS network shows
- 2000s American television series
- 2001 American television series debuts
- 2004 American television series endings
- American drama television series
- English-language television series
- Legal television series
- Television series by CBS Paramount Television
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- Television shows set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Fictional portrayals of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
