endoplasmic reticulum (ER), in biology, a continuous membrane system that forms a series of flattened sacs within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and serves multiple functions, being important particularly in the synthesis, folding, modification, and transport of proteins . All eukaryotic cells contain an endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
How long was ER on TV?ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist and medical doctor Michael Crichton that aired on the NBC network from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009, lasting for 15 seasons and 331 episodes. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Television, in association with Warner Bros. Television.
What was the impact of "ER" on the careers of actors?Along the way, "ER" helped launch the careers of George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Noah Wyle among many others.
What awards did ER win during its run?It won 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, including the 1996 Outstanding Drama Series award, and received 124 Emmy nominations. ER won 116 awards in total, including the Peabody Award, while the cast earned four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series. [1]