About The Show
The Guardian
Premiere Date: September 2001
Genre: Drama/Crime
Theme Song: "The Empire In My Mind" - Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers)
Creator: David Hollander
Producers: David Hollander, Mark Johnson
Network: CBS (in association with Sony Pictures Television)
Runtime: 60min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color (Technicolor)
Plot Summary
THE GUARDIAN revolves around a hotshot, thirty-something lawyer, Nick Fallan who, after being arrested for using drugs, must perform community service or risk being disbarred. While closing lucrative deals at his high-powered law firm, Nick is forced to work for a legal services office run by Alvin Masterson, a boss who is determined to keep Nick honest, where he interacts with Louisa "Lulu" Archer, a coworker who continues to challenge Nick in a way he has never been challenged before. Although his father, Burton, wavers between pride and concern over his son's work performance, Nick attempts to appease him and his high-paying clients while devoting his time to a place where he can help those truly in need. Straddling two vastly different legal worlds, Nick is determined to maintain his fast-paced lifestyle as he tackles cases involving people caught up in difficult circumstances.
Cast
Simon Baker .... Nick Fallin
Dabney Coleman .... Burton Fallin
Alan Rosenberg .... Alvin Masterson
Raphael Sbarge .... Jake Straka
Wendy Moniz .... Louisa "Lulu" Archer
Charles Malik Whitfield .... James Mooney (2001-2003)
Erica Leerhsen .... Amanda Bowles (2001-2002)
Regular Guests
Denise Dowse .... Judge Rebecca Damsen (32 episodes)
Kathleen Chalfant .... Laurie Solt (27 episodes)
Amanda Michalka .... Shannon Gressler (15 episodes)
Dorothea Harahan .... Gretchen (15 episodes)
Courtney Stevens .... Kate Shaw (14 episodes)
With the help of CBS.com & IMDb.com.