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  • L.A. Law Dummy Dearest (Season 3, Episode 6)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 48 min | Drama

L.A. Law

Dummy Dearest (Season 3, Episode 6)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 48 min | Drama

Rollins represents Kenny Peterson, a mentally disturbed young man who speaks only through his obnoxious, ventriloquist's dummy in an assault case. Meanwhile, Kelsey's celebrity client, Amanda Shaw, sues a tabloid magazine for publishing a ...See moreRollins represents Kenny Peterson, a mentally disturbed young man who speaks only through his obnoxious, ventriloquist's dummy in an assault case. Meanwhile, Kelsey's celebrity client, Amanda Shaw, sues a tabloid magazine for publishing a false article which resulted in her teenage daughter's suicide and she ends up worse than she started. Markowitz and Kelsey meet with Ross Burnett, a baby broker in their continuing quest to adopt a baby. Victor represents an unusually arrogant Kuzak as he faces a disciplinary court for his conduct over not reporting an unlicensed Richard Mathers during his personal injury trial while Mathers is representing himself in his own criminal trial for practicing law without a license. Also, Markowitz agrees to cater the annual Christmas office party and ends up playing Santa Claus. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Steven Bochco (created by) | Terry Louise Fisher (created by) | Robert Cochran (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
David Plenn (as David J. Plenn)
Editor
Mervin B. Dayan (as Mervin Dayan)
Casting Director
Robert Harbin (as Robert W. Harbin)
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 15, 1988

Release date
Dec 15, 1988 (United States)

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Cast

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36 cast members
Name Known for
Harry Hamlin
Michael Kuzak Michael Kuzak   See fewer
Susan Dey
D.D.A. Grace Van Owen D.D.A. Grace Van Owen   See fewer
Corbin Bernsen
Arnie Becker Arnie Becker   See fewer
Jill Eikenberry
Ann Kelsey Ann Kelsey   See fewer
Alan Rachins
Douglas Brackman, Jr. Douglas Brackman, Jr.   See fewer
Michele Greene
Abby Perkins Abby Perkins   See fewer
Jimmy Smits
Victor Sifuentes Victor Sifuentes   See fewer
Michael Tucker
Stuart Markowitz Stuart Markowitz   See fewer
Susan Ruttan
Roxanne Melman Roxanne Melman   See fewer
Blair Underwood
Jonathan Rollins Jonathan Rollins   See fewer
Larry Drake
Benny Stulwicz Benny Stulwicz   See fewer
Richard Dysart
Leland McKenzie Leland McKenzie   See fewer
Mitchell Laurance
Richard Mathers Richard Mathers   See fewer
Joel Brooks
Kiefer Mitchell Kiefer Mitchell   See fewer
Dann Florek
Dave Meyer Dave Meyer   See fewer
Ronn Lucas
Kenny Peterson Kenny Peterson   See fewer
George Coe
Judge Wallace R. Vance Judge Wallace R. Vance   See fewer
Jennifer Darling
Amanda Shaw Amanda Shaw   See fewer
Jennifer Rhodes
D.D.A. Gylkowski D.D.A. Gylkowski   See fewer
Gerald Anthony
Ross Burnett Ross Burnett   See fewer
Michael Keenan
Dr. Shale (as Michael P. Keenan) Dr. Shale (as Michael P. Keenan)   See fewer
Charlie Stratton
Michael Lyons (as Charlie Stratton) Michael Lyons (as Charlie Stratton)   See fewer
Nancy Vawter
Dorothy Wyler Dorothy Wyler   See fewer
Al Fann
Judge George Syler Judge George Syler   See fewer
Jack Orend
Judge Martin Adelstein (as Jack R. Orend) Judge Martin Adelstein (as Jack R. Orend)   See fewer
Greg Rusin
Ralph Bellini Ralph Bellini   See fewer
John Michael Bolger
Walt Jordan Walt Jordan   See fewer
Ron Perkins
Randall Lemoyne Randall Lemoyne   See fewer
Mort Sertner
Judge Donald Tytell Judge Donald Tytell   See fewer
Darlene Kardon
Judge Constance Gregg Judge Constance Gregg   See fewer
Jerry Hauck
Elliott Oppenheim Elliott Oppenheim   See fewer
Fred E. Baker
Carl Nelson Carl Nelson   See fewer
Ed Berke
Foreman Foreman   See fewer
D. Paul Thomas
Ralph DeSuvio Ralph DeSuvio   See fewer
Fred Moon
Jury Member (uncredited) Jury Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Alec Murdock
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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