Carter is reading out a letter to the ER staff from Dr Greene. They then read the note from Dr Corday telling them that Mark died in the early hours of that morning. :'(
Kudos to Anthony Edwards for portraying beloved tv-character Mark Greene. When viewers actually feel like somebody they knew has died, you know you've done a very good job.
Noah is basically just standing there reading, but he puts so much heat and emotion in the scene. The way he hesitates and gets choked up when he gets to Dr Corday's part is so well done.
@@mediachristiantv7472 Actress whom played Chuny also died, Police killed her when they went to her apartment on a "welfare" call and thought she had a gun, and shot her.
I think that Dr John Truman Carter ir one of the best caracters ever created. And I woude love seen more of him, what happened with Kem, what happened to his clinic. And if he ever got back to County.
Rachael Blomquist Noah Wyle may not have won the award, but he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Emmy five consecutive years, losing out to people like Ray Walston in Picket Fences, Hector Elizindo in Chicago Hope and Michael Badalucco in The Practice. Even without a win, that's pretty significant peer recognition for his portrayal of John Carter.
seamus1956 not to take anything away from those wins, but maybe, justttt maybe, Ray Walston winning over Noah is sentimental..??!! I think Noah should have won many awards for his portrayal of Carter..none more so than this time. It is years later and I still burst into tears at this scene...really think the same could be said of all the winners in this category? Ugh it's just damn unfair.
Greene's illness and death happened shortly after my best friend at work died of a brain tumor. It tore me apart because I had just lived through it. I admit I wept through this scene and the entire episode that followed.
Me too!! I cried like I lost a beloved family member. These characters were the way I got through some very tough times. This was an amazing show and nothing can ever repeat the world they created.
I was just asking myself the same thing. They are replaying all of the episodes on TV and this one just played. Absolutely balling as if it was the first time watching.
I understand not wanting to watch it but I never stopped, I watched it til the end, it remained a wonderful show even after Mark passed away, I cried like a baby though
I've seen that scene at least a half-dozen times and it never ceases to make me feel a sense of profound sadness and loss- almost like Mark Greene was a real person and close friend. In a sense, because of the wonderful work of Anthony Edwards, Mark Greene was real- and the world is a colder, poorer place without him.
ER was known for giving their main characters very extensive, respectful good-byes when they left. Where your average TV show has a person drop dead unexpectedly from one minute to the left, for cheap shock value or bad show planning, ER spent entire story archs that took several months to slowly unfold. Though there are many great examples, like John Carter, Jeannie Boulet or Carol Hathaway, nothing beats the farewell that was granted to Mark Greene alias Anthony Edwards. The whole sequence surrounding his death was incredibly well done and tremendously dignified. They gave the storyline almost one and a half seasons because that was the time that it needed. I remember how I watched that double-episode "The Letter" and "On the Beach" at night with tears in my eyes - and I really never cry when watching a TV show. Maybe it was because especially "On the Beach" was so realistic and powerful that it transcended the boundaries of a TV show. I felt like I was witnessing something very real happing to a good friend.
I think since it was created by Incredible writer Michael Crichton, writer of Jurassic park and SO many awsome books, who happens to have a mecial degree from Harvard
Dear ER Gang, So here I am, out on the beach at 5:30 in the evening. Elizabeth is sitting with me and drinking juice, but I'm all about the Mai Tai's. The sun is going down, Rachel is dipping Ella's toes in the ocean as they head off on their quest for the perfect seashell. Weirdly enough, I find myself thinking, you know what would make this moment complete? Some jogger dropping to the sand, short of breath, so I can sweep in with a piece of bamboo to perform a nice, clean intubation, fix the guy up, and send him off with a good, simple dispo. Which I guess is my way of saying that I miss you all and that dingy place. Lots of times I thought I should have chosen a different career or go into private practice, something easier, less grinding, more lucrative, but since I've been gone, I realize that outside of doing what I'm doing right now, sitting on this beach with my family, staying at County all those years, doing what we do on a daily basis was the best choice I ever made. I know what you're thinking, but trust me, it's not so hard to appreciate once it's over. As much as a part of me would like to believe that the ER can't go on without me, the smarter part realizes that you are an incredible group of doctors and nurses who approach every day with such skill, compassion and thoroughness, that when it comes to patient care, I know my absence will hardly be felt. As for friendship and comradery, well, that’s another matter. In order to leave, I had to go the way I did, but I wouldn't want any of you to think that that meant that I didn't value each of you and the years we worked together, or that I didn't have things of a more personal nature to say. Most of you, I think, have an idea of what those things might be without me writing them down, but still... Ella is laughing and waving for me, Rachel’s found her shell. Mark. Mark died this morning at 6:04 a.m. The sun was rising, his favorite time of day. I sent this on so that you might know he was thinking of you all and that he appreciated knowing you would remember him well. Elizabeth
This was the show to watch and still is. Even with the 90s tech, I believe it's aged well over the years. It has a real feel to it and the actors put their all into their characters.
For me this is one of the most powerful moments in TV history. Heartbreaking yet, so subtle in tone. Still the saddest one of, if not the saddest death in TV.
@@marymiller4494 what made Henry Blake's death such a gut punch was that, other that Gary Burghoff (Radar) and the show's producers, NO ONE else in the scene knew what was about to happen. The stunned, tearful reactions you saw were real.
This sad episode was brilliantly written, filmed and acted. Still puts a lump in my throat. The entire series of ER was perfectly written, filmed and acted making it one of the best television series ever.
This whole park of the death of Mark Green was some of the sadest time in televison history. I don't care if you are a gal or a guy, if you don't at least tear up somethings wrong. To me still one of the greatest shows in history. There was reason it was on for 15 seasons.
Can this scene be ever forgotten??? I’m afraid not for it’s the most touching scene in ER. Your heart just breaks and tears flows… The best show ever in the history of television! 👏👏👏👏👏🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
By far, ER was and still is one of the best dramas EVER on TV. Still watch ER til this day on syndication on POP. It really resonated when I worked in hospital in NYC for 4 years. Felt like we had lost a loved one - that's when you know you have a great show. 😢 #ER
I remember this so well when I watched it. ER was something that helped me through some tough time. It came out every Tuesday in Germany and whenever I felt miserably, i told myself " Only ... days left until ER on Tuesday". When Mark died on the show, it was really heartbraking for every fan who watched the show for so long.
Really, I hadn't noticed! It's okay to be sad about something real or not. Many real people do die like this every day- that's sad. The portrayal of loss was spot on and I do not regret my emotions. I'm just happy I have some.
+Gernald I agree with you, Gernald, fiction or not this was heartwrenching then and, all these many years later, it's heartwrenching now. A word to Princess, yes this is fiction but it's also real life. I've lost patients to disease and trauma and I've lost colleagues to disease and trauma. Scenarios like the ones in ER happen to us everyday. They are no less touching because they involve fictional characters. I've seen the same story played out in life many times, so whether in a hospital room or on TV, the story really does happen. Seeing it here is a reminder.
@@kgatch113a go back and watch the rest then. I stopped watching when carter left, but then i went back and watched the rest. Imo You shouldn’t stop watching a show that you like just because a character that you like leaves, unless the show gets terrible after they leave
Anthony Edwards was magnificent in portraying Dr. Mark Greene for all those years. I enjoyed catching his performances in other works when I saw him appear in movies, but I always looked forward to this anchor character and his steadfast talent. While seasons on ER after his departure were certainly very good, the show lost something for me after he left. It is wonderful when a show is so magical.
Even after all this time seeing this I'm sitting here bawling like a baby ... I loved this show more than life ....it had an outstanding 15 year run :) ! I still miss it I wish they could make a reunion show:-) !
Watched this episode and cried. I thought the rest of the ER reavring to his death was all we were getting. But the next episode was following Dr. Greene's final days - headache from crying. They put us through it twice. Great two episodes. Havent watched since.
There were only 4 medical shows I watched (outside of the reality ones), and they were ER, Third Watch, Casualty, and Holby City (aswell as Doctors), with Casualty and Holby City being sister shows. As for being a doctor, that wasn't really something I saw myself doing, but I did want to be John Carter's wife (and the mother of his kids).
✳️ Originally watched this as a teenager - Mark's attitude to life, his generosity, his gentle spirit and the manner of his death, will stay with me for the rest of my life! I will always remember his inspirational final words to his little girl and us all. 💫
I was always so impressed with how they handled this episode and the story that was written. This was done very tastefully but personably. If there was a real Dr Greene he would be proud too.
I remember the first time i saw this episode i was 13 years old and i cried so hard, that i had 2 days headache.... now 13 years later, again... i am crying like a teenager... this is the saddest moment in TV hostory.
Started watching the whole series for the 4th time. Impressive every time. Without a doubt the best series ever! Such powerfull characters. Benton and Carter had such chemistry...and Mark...so sad. Scene with the greatest impact of the series
Brings back memories I remember the letter from a friend telling me that our friend Sherly had died I never finished reading the letter I just couldn't get past that part. I never told her just how much I respected her and loved her. She was born male lived as a woman when doing so wasn't cool and was frowned on. Sherly it's been nearly 25 years and tonight I shed a tear for you. BTW this episode left me devastated.
I cried so much at the end of series 8, this scene, his last days in Hawaii, the funeral very sad. ER's not as good as it once was. It remains good, but it used to be excellent.
I grew up watching medical dramas as they were my mother’s favourite shows. From the likes of Dr Kildare, and Marcus Welby MD, to Aussie favourites - All Saints and A Country Practice - ER always stood out. I never missed watching it every week. Reliving this episode still brings tears to my eyes. I loved Mark Greene’s character. Anthony Edwards did a great job I still enjoy medical shows like New Amsterdam, The Good Doctor, Chicago Med, Transplant and 9-1-1. There will always be another medical drama. Thank you for sharing.
It's a shame this clip doesn't include the moment when Dr. Weaver is reading the letter and gets upset that it was posted on the bulletin board. Her devastation was so clear. Another great performance. And the letter staying up as life does go on.
I loved ER. And Mark was my favorite doc there. (well and Mr.Cutie, Carter) I had a big fat crush on him for some reason. Yes, this episode was very hard to watch as was "Love's Labor Lost" or I think that's what it was called. The one where Dr. Greene lost his patient during a emergency C- Section. I bawled for 10 minutes straight!
When I watched the episode so many years ago, I can't help but remember the entire episode. I watched it when it was first run. I cried then and I cried again just remembering how he was sitting on the beach with his daughter looking at the ocean with the sun going down.
Let’s also recognize the amazing, yet subtle performance by Sherry Stringfield. Watching her face as Noah reads reminds you of the deep love between her character and Dr. Greene that is never given the chance to blossom in the sunlight.
It's been how many years since this episode and I'm crying. I remember watching it with my dad, I was 9-11years old, we were watching this and when carter read that letter we were both in tears.
I loved the show, and was incredibly moved by the storyline and Dr. Greene's death. Like many, he was my favorite character on the show. Years later, finding this, I am saddened to realize that the writers pretty much just lifted the scene from the movie 'Mr. Roberts.'
I haven't watched er probably since the times this episode aired.... yet here I am, crying like a baby same as when I first saw this episode.... such a fantastic show...
I cant not watch any seaon after this without crying in an deep feeling episode! too bad that I have lost friends after a couple of these doctors prognocis and months after lose some friends!
This scene is so sad! I remember watching this with my Mom. It was our favorite show! We watched it faithfully every week. We cried as Mark was our favorite.
Hell, I’ve seen, bawled my eyes out, am currently rewatching the series on Hulu and saw that part and cried again and teared up again just watching this clip. The writers on that show knew how to write and I can’t count how many times I watched an episode and sat there with my jaw hanging open. After this episode I quit watching. Glad I picked it up again. Rest In Peace Dr. Green. No one cared more about that ER than you. I only hope if I ever end up in an ER that I get someone like him to look after me.
Once upon a time, I watched this show with my mom. This episode of TV, more than anything we shared in about 40 of watching television shows together, defined what I remember about her and TV.
