Angie Harmon Says Sam Waterston Was Her Protector In Their Toxic Workplace

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Waterston came to Harmon's aid

Like Angie Harmon, Sam Waterston arrived late to the "Law & Order" party. Waterston joined the crime drama in Season 5, Episode 1, "Second Opinion," so he did have a head start on his co-star. But even though neither was amongst the original cast members of the series, the two formed a strong bond. And Harmon found a protector who took up for her when things got out of hand on the NBC series' set.

"One time, I showed up to work and had a 104-degree fever but didn't know it," Harmon said during her interview with Charlotte Magazine. "The male producers came in to lecture me about how I should have called because now I'd messed up the entire week. I just remember Sam [Waterston] having to raise his voice to stand up for me." Waterston came to Harmon's rescue, but the work environment she devoted herself to for three seasons should never have been so unprofessional and toxic.

And to Harmon's surprise, the actor discovered she had to take certain precautions while working on "Law & Order." "Within the first week, it was, 'Don't get in an elevator with this guy by yourself.' I was 26 and learning everything," Harmon continued. "And it certainly wasn't a nurturing and collaborative situation." It's a shame that Harmon had to endure such an incongruous work environment, but luckily she had a friend like Waterston by her side.

[Edward216]

How on earth do you have a 104 degree fever and don't know it?! Absolutely ridiculous. Not that that's any excuse to treat somebody badly, but I just don't get it.

Ed.