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So Long, Sam Waterston: How ‘Law & Order’ Bid Farewell To His Character Jack McCoy


How Law & Order Said Goodbye To Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy

McCoy ends up taking over the case from assistant DA Nolan Price (Hugh Dancy), who was looking to call the mayor’s son to the stand because of what he knew about Kelton’s past relationship with the victim. The mayor not only threatened to boot Price from the DA’s office but vowed to stop supporting McCoy should he run for re-election. L&O’ s continuing and amazing long run, along with its astounding come-back, is all thanks to you and Dick Wolf, but for whose vision, patience, perseverance, and unique combination of creative and business talents, none of this would have happened.

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