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dlemond · 08-08-2003, 12:37 PM

Who was your favorite amongst the carousel of ADAs that have been a part of Law and Order?

Brian · 08-10-2003, 07:27 PM

Abbie Carmichael. I also liked Robinette. Did anybody know that Robinette returned to the series for one episode after being let go and played an attorney defending a kidnapping suspect?

BrandonS · 08-11-2003, 01:15 PM

Jamie was a doll, so I voted for her, but Robinette was kind of cool, so he almost got my vote.

dlemond · 08-11-2003, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
Abbie Carmichael. I also liked Robinette. Did anybody know that Robinette returned to the series for one episode after being let go and played an attorney defending a kidnapping suspect?

Yeah, I saw that one- the episode was called "Custody" from the 6th season. Robinette was a great ADA.

Jamie Ross also returned to play an attorney in 2 episodes, once in the 10th season (episode "Justice" )and then again in the 11th season (episode "School Daze")

Here are TV Tome summaries:

Custody

Episode Number 125
First Aired February 21, 1996

The killing of a social worker exposes a scam concerning foster children, coinciding with a young black woman kidnapping her biological son from a white couple with whom he'd been placed, and bringing former ADA Paul Robinette into conflict with his former colleagues.
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Justice

Episode Number 210
First Aired November 10, 1999

McCoy is beside himself when former colleague Jamie Ross returns as a defense attorney to represent a previous client, who has key evidence concerning a prisoner on death row.
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School Daze

Episode Number 251
First Aired May 16, 2001

When a massive school shooting occurs, one student is singled out as the prime suspect due to a threatening email received by the Student Council president. Jamie Ross returns to defend the defendant and his mental state.

EricIdlefan · 10-14-2003, 11:59 PM

Jamie was a b*tch!!
Robinette can be cocky but means well!!
Abbie was kind of b*tchy but became sympathetic during the end of her run on the show!!
Claire is my all-time favorite. She was more human, though she had her days, of course!!
Serena is ok but I prefer her anyday over Jamie and Abbie!!

marvin g · 10-15-2003, 11:43 PM

I liked Abbie, she had a sexy but authoratative voice.

Jaime was mean but her ex-husband was a a-hole so she can be accused.

Claire and Serena are just o.k.

Robinette: I was upset that they never let him try a case when he was a regular.

cablejockey · 10-18-2003, 04:19 PM

My favorites were Robinette---where is he now?--and Claire. Wasnt her character killed off when she spent the night trying to get Lennie and McCoy out of a bar?

marvin g · 10-22-2003, 10:36 PM

If I remember correctly she was driving home with Lennie in the passenger seat and they got side swiped by a truck. I don't remember if Lennie was drinking because of his past alcohol problem but McCoy was drinking but didn't leave with them.

EricIdlefan · 10-29-2003, 10:23 PM

I don't believe in hitting women but if I had to choose, I would give Jamie a black eye and Abbie a fat lip!!

dlemond · 11-07-2003, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by marvin g
If I remember correctly she was driving home with Lennie in the passenger seat and they got side swiped by a truck. I don't remember if Lennie was drinking because of his past alcohol problem but McCoy was drinking but didn't leave with them.

Claire was driving Lenny home.

EricIdlefan · 11-11-2003, 02:22 PM

To be honest, I like Jill Hennessy as Jordan because even though Claire was sympathetic & caring, she was buttoned down and uptight!!

Devon King · 12-15-2003, 10:03 PM

Pardon me for jumping shows in the L&0 franchise for a moment...

while I can make a case for Abbie ("No deals! Hang 'em all!")
Carmichael -- I've just got to go with Alexandra ("Your honor,
he wouldn't be a single parent if he hadn't murdered his wife!")
Cabot over on Special Victims Unit.

EricIdlefan · 12-22-2003, 03:23 PM

I like Alex too and miss her but her replacement is a b*tch!!

Devon King · 12-27-2003, 04:55 PM

ADA Novak really isn't quite making the cut, is she?

I think I'm biased because I remember when she played a perp
on SVU -- it was a particularly seamy episode that centered around a
man being sexually assaulted by three women.

That time around her character was one of the bad guys -- it wasn't a big role --
and she did a better job in that part.

I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and hoping the writers will find
a tone for her character. As it is now, she seems to just be speaking the words ...
not a lot of acting going on.

Then again, they could just bring back Cabot... !

MariposaLKB · 01-30-2004, 10:05 PM

...between Claire and Abbie. Both good and tough and smart--yet with real emotions. (Not to mention being the most attractive IMHO!) Jamie was a bit too cold for my taste. Paul I also liked simply cuz of my attraction to men of color, but again, too stiff. As for Serena, I feel like saying "Serena who?" LOL!

And yes I agree it is taking a while for Novack to hit her stride, and sometimes I do miss Alex. But OMG I don't remember that re Diane Neal (who plays Casey) being a perp in that episode!

View Poll Results: Favorite Assistant DA?
Paul Robinette	1	5.26%
Claire Kincaid	5	26.32%
Jamie Ross	1	5.26%
Abbie Carmichael	9	47.37%
Serena Southerlyn	3	15.79%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

08-08-2003, 12:37 PM	#1
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10-14-2003, 11:59 PM	#5
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	Jamie was a btch!!* Robinette can be cocky but means well!! Abbie was kind of b*tchy but became sympathetic during the end of her run on the show!! Claire is my all-time favorite. She was more human, though she had her days, of course!! Serena is ok but I prefer her anyday over Jamie and Abbie!!
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12-15-2003, 10:03 PM	#12
Devon King Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 24, 2000 Posts: 204	Don't forget L&O SVU's ADA Pardon me for jumping shows in the L&0 franchise for a moment... while I can make a case for Abbie ("No deals! Hang 'em all!") Carmichael -- I've just got to go with Alexandra ("Your honor, he wouldn't be a single parent if he hadn't murdered his wife!") Cabot over on Special Victims Unit.

01-30-2004, 10:05 PM	#15
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	A toss-up... ...between Claire and Abbie. Both good and tough and smart--yet with real emotions. (Not to mention being the most attractive IMHO!) Jamie was a bit too cold for my taste. Paul I also liked simply cuz of my attraction to men of color, but again, too stiff. As for Serena, I feel like saying "Serena who?" LOL! And yes I agree it is taking a while for Novack to hit her stride, and sometimes I do miss Alex. But OMG I don't remember that re Diane Neal (who plays Casey) being a perp in that episode!
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08-10-2003, 07:27 PM	#2
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Abbie Carmichael. I also liked Robinette. Did anybody know that Robinette returned to the series for one episode after being let go and played an attorney defending a kidnapping suspect?

08-11-2003, 01:15 PM	#3
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	Jamie was a doll, so I voted for her, but Robinette was kind of cool, so he almost got my vote.

10-15-2003, 11:43 PM	#6
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I liked Abbie, she had a sexy but authoratative voice. Jaime was mean but her ex-husband was a a-hole so she can be accused. Claire and Serena are just o.k. Robinette: I was upset that they never let him try a case when he was a regular.

10-18-2003, 04:19 PM	#7
cablejockey Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 478	My favorites were Robinette---where is he now?--and Claire. Wasnt her character killed off when she spent the night trying to get Lennie and McCoy out of a bar?

10-22-2003, 10:36 PM	#8
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	If I remember correctly she was driving home with Lennie in the passenger seat and they got side swiped by a truck. I don't remember if Lennie was drinking because of his past alcohol problem but McCoy was drinking but didn't leave with them.

10-29-2003, 10:23 PM	#9
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	I don't believe in hitting women but if I had to choose, I would give Jamie a black eye and Abbie a fat lip!!

11-11-2003, 02:22 PM	#11
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	To be honest, I like Jill Hennessy as Jordan because even though Claire was sympathetic & caring, she was buttoned down and uptight!!

12-22-2003, 03:23 PM	#13
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	I like Alex too and miss her but her replacement is a b*tch!!

12-27-2003, 04:55 PM	#14
Devon King Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 24, 2000 Posts: 204	ADA Novak really isn't quite making the cut, is she? I think I'm biased because I remember when she played a perp on SVU -- it was a particularly seamy episode that centered around a man being sexually assaulted by three women. That time around her character was one of the bad guys -- it wasn't a big role -- and she did a better job in that part. I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt and hoping the writers will find a tone for her character. As it is now, she seems to just be speaking the words ... not a lot of acting going on. Then again, they could just bring back Cabot... !