Michael Crichton, ER and The Pitt

Why is ‘The Pitt’ being sued by ‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate? Legal controversy, explained
In August 2024, the estate of the late author Michael Crichton sued the creators of “The Pitt” on three counts, including breach of contract. The plaintiffs allege that the HBO medical drama, which premiered in January, is an unauthorized reboot of “ER,” which was created and executive produced by Crichton and ran from 1994 until 2009.
Michael Crichton's Estate Has Responded After A Judge Made A Decision About That Big ER And The Pitt Lawsuit: 'An Important Win'
A lawsuit has been brewing that alleged the new series is a thinly veiled copy of the NBC medical drama ER, which Crichton's estate has the rights to. Recently Warner Bros. Televi
‘The Pitt’ Is an ‘ER’ Reboot? Michael Crichton Estate Sues Warner Bros
Perhaps you know Michael Crichton as the man behind the Jurassic Park novels that spawned the iconic film series, but the accomplished writer and filmmaker was also the mastermind behind ER, one of the most renowned medical dramas to ever grace our screens.
Michael Crichton estate allowed to sue over claim ‘The Pitt’ is unauthorized ‘ER’ reboot
A lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton over the alleged similarities between “ER” and the new Max medical drama “The Pitt” has been allowed to proceed, a judge
Court Denies Bid to Dismiss ‘The Pitt’ Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. TV, ‘ER’ Alums
The court ruled against Warner Bros. Television, which said that it was exercising its free speech rights in creating 'The Pitt.'
‘The Pitt’ Breach Of Contract Battle Between Michael Crichton’s Widow & Warner Bros Discovery Given Official Greenlight By Judge – Update
The legal battle over whether The Pitt is derivative of ER or not is beginning its slow march towards a possible trial
Judge Allows Michael Crichton’s Estate to Pursue Lawsuit Over ‘The Pitt’
A judge has allowed Michael Crichton's widow to pursue a lawsuit arguing that 'The Pitt' is a thinly veiled reboot of 'ER.'
TV Talk: Pittsburgh doctors give ‘The Pitt’ a positive prognosis
For staff in the Allegheny General Hospital emergency room, Max’s Pittsburgh-set “The Pitt” isn’t just a TV show, but an ...
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What Noah Wyle Has Said About How His Medical Drama ‘The Pitt’ Is Different From ‘ER’
Noah Wyle has addressed how his role as Dr. Robby on 'The Pitt' differed from his time playing John Carter on 'ER' ...
When Do New Episodes Of ‘The Pitt’ Come Out on Max? Episode 9 Premiere Time and More
The Pitt Episode 9 “3 PM” will premiere on MAX on Thursday, February 27. The Pitt Episode 9 “3 PM” will be streaming tonight, Thursday, February 27, at 9 PM ET (or 6 PM PT) on MAX. Just as a heads up, ...
The Medical Crisis TV Dramas Like ‘The Pitt’ Won’t Show You
EMTs waiting in emergency room hallways, delaying care & 911 responses. Here’s why this is a growing emergency.
How Accurate Is ‘The Pitt’?
With so many medical dramas on TV right now, it looks like The Pitt is topping them all with its commitment to accuracy.
‘The Pitt’ Star Katherine LaNasa Breaks Down That Awful Episode 9 Punch: “This Guy Takes Her Dignity In One Fell Swoop”
“This guy takes her dignity in just one fell swoop,” The Pitt star Katherine LaNasa told DECIDER. “I feel like he just floors her in that moment. He takes everything from her.” ...
Why Is ‘The Pitt’ So Great? Let Its Star and Creators Count the Ways
After Episode 8, the show's star, producer John Wells, and creator R. Scott Gemill, all 'ER' alums, talk about making the ...
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The Pitt Season 1 Episode 8 recap: Willie’s case, Dr. Collins’ secret, and more
The Pitt Season 1 episode 8 continues the story of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s ER team, who deal with some ...