Before 'The Pitt,' There Was 'St. Elsewhere' The recent attention surrounding HBO's The Pitt has brought renewed focus to the long standing tradition of gritty medical dramas in television.
While The Pitt's portrayal of a Pittsburgh hospital's struggles is undeniably timely, it owes a significant debt to a pioneering series that came before it: St. Elsewhere.
This 1980s NBC show not only revolutionized the genre but also launched the careers of some of Hollywood's most notable actors. St. Elsewhere's influence on modern medical dramas cannot be overstated.