Posts Tagged ‘jesse l. martin’

Don’t Let the Doorknob Hit ‘Ya…

“Wow.” That’s what I thought after watching last night’s Law & Order: SVU season finale. It used to be that when you left an L&O series you had soft music lovingly playing your character off into the sunset. OK, maybe not literally but exiting characters used to have much softer landings. These days they’re taking some lumps on the way out the door. … continue reading this entry.

Jesse L. Martin’s Last L&O Ep Tonight!

 

Tonight is the last chance for fans to see Jesse L. Martin as Det. Ed Green on Law and Order. The ep, “Burn Card,” will see Det. Green’s career put in jeopardy as secrets from his past emerge. Martin is leaving the show after nine years. Former K-Ville star Anthony Anderson joins the cast as Det. Kevin Bernard.

Watching TV: Tuesday 8-8:30pm

So I’m watching yet another episode of Law & Order on TNT. The episode is called “Deadlock.” Det. Green points a gun at a man who just shot up a classroom of little kids. After a few tense moments, Green lowers his gun. It got me to thinking… … continue reading this entry.

TV Alum: Jesse L. Martin

After a nine year turn as Detective Ed Green on NBC’s Law & Order, Jesse L. Martin will be leaving the show. No worries, though. Fans of Martin can see him on the big screen later this year in Peter & Vandy and Buffalo Bushido, both of which feature Martin in supporting roles. Martin will next play Marvin Gaye in biopic Sexual Healing, which begins filming this spring. James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) will co-star in the film, currently scheduled for release in 2010.