The voice of 10,000 hearts went through Mark Greene's stethoscope, and it was appropriate that John Carter took the reigns. I've watched this video several times, and each time, I can't help but weep, sometimes profusely. It may sound silly, but each character of ER, showed what caring, fear, reticence, compassion, and love really is. In my opinion, ER was the BEST series of all time, never to replaced. Thank you for the montage.
Meh. I couldn't stand Carter after he got stabbed and came back. He just became an emo and obnoxious mess after that. There was nothing likable about him after that as far as I'm concerned. They changed the character too much as he was extremely likable before the incident.
@@BarstoolBlues33 Art imitating life. In real life, there is no way you would be the same exact person if you were stabbed, almost died, but lived, while someone you felt responsible for (in this case, Lucy) died. Trauma changes people. It would not have been realistic to have him carry on as if nothing happened after that.
Carrie T Carter also was not the young medical resident any longer like he first started. He was the veteran and had to take over the reins and be in charge of a group of doctors who I didn’t feel as good the original cast from season 1 to 8.
What probably strikes me the most is that I'm not looking at a bunch of actors playing doctors, but you're looking at actual doctors playing in a scripted series while the steadicam-shots when severe trauma is brought in and they start to work on the patient are truly magnificient to get you into the action. Only recently found out they are rerunning the series in the Netherlands, but I have no idea where they are right now ;) Last episode I saw was Greene getting mugged on the metro and pulling a gun on the 3 youngsters.
Mark Greene was by far the best! He was the heart and soul and should've stayed all the way through to the end. I still think Doug and Carol should've come back for his funeral.
Johnson Waite his death, while extremely sad, really was a great way to end his run on the show. He really did everything he could with that character. His death, also allowed Carter to step in as both the leader in the ER and the main character. It really “set the tone” for the rest of Noah’s run on the show. Personally, after season 9, the show lost its appeal to me. When Weaver left and Carter left the show as full time cast members, it was the nail in the coffin of ER. Season 15, had some good episodes at the end of the season. Both Mark’s return for 1 episode and Doug and Carols appearance were great. Finally, George said he didn’t return for Anthony’s funeral, to not take attention away from Anthony. It was actually quite honorable and it really was all about Mark at his funeral.
Right?!?! They were his best friends. Doesn’t make sense, except of course, by that time, NBC couldn’t afford a five million dollar cameo of George Clooney!! Lol
@@RecoilCDS I don't think he would have. Like I said before their characters were friends, also that of brothers. Who wouldn't show up at a funeral when 2 people have that kind friendship.
apparently they did offer it to them but george turned it down he thought it shud be all about mark his return wud make it all yay clooney is back which sounds bad but at the time all wanted clooney so it totally wud of happened
I often felt that Greene walked toe'd the line, moreso than Benton. Benton could be a bit impulsive, but Greene would try to do what's right, but like any human being, could falter at times. I think the episode "Love's Labour Lost" was what made me keep an eye on him during the years I watched.
Oh my God I'm weeping about how sad it was when Greene died. It's been years since I binge watched ER for the 1st time. I loved that character so so much.
I just watched Anthony’s last episodes again. When he left, never to return, he didn’t tell anyone. It’s not like there was going to be a celebratory reason. As he was headed for the door he told John Carter,”You set the tone.” John said,”What?” During Gallant’s horrible moment in a trauma Carter told him to go outside and get some air. Then he went out, in a mirror scene of Mark coming out to talk to him. Mark Greene was the heart of ER. Then John Carter was. When he left I still watched every episode. How could I not? That was my place, those were my people. But the heart was gone. What an amazing show.
There were 2 episodes that made me cry every time. One was the episode where Lucy died. That one I cried and cried every time I see it. But the one that just tears me up is the one where Mark died and the funeral after. Mark Greene was ER, and after he was gone, the show was never really the same. Anthony Edwards was a wonderful actor and I wish they would have never written him out.
I like how Dr Greene’s last words to Carter was the same thing said to him in the first episode. You set the tone! And then seeing Carter pass the advice on to is medical student was brilliant! I never saw this episode. I do remember it when I was a kid. I also liked when Carter sat with the homeless man with Dr Greene’s stethoscope. It was like he was channeling through to Carter. Such an emotional episode.
Anthony Edwards was perfect for the role of Dr. Greene. While I liked the show after he left, it wasn't the same. Of course, that's life. People die and/or move on, but life goes on. That's why the ending of ER was brilliant. Cook County General would continue, but we just wouldn't be there to see it.
Mark Greene's death is probably the worst mistake the producers did. Anthony Edwards wanted to stay with his family and change of roles. He could leave the show with a happy end. Greene was unhappy in his life (his divorce with Jennifer, a lot of affairs who finished badly, the death of his two parents, his physical assault). At last when happiness arrives with Lizzie Corday, he gets a brain tumor and dies. With his death "ER" won't never the same. He didn't deserve a end like this.
my favorite character on the whole show. next to being a very good doctor he was a good guy. when er premiered in the mid 90's it was cannot miss tv. i was working full time and going to school. it was the only thing i watched at the time.
To say goodbye to such a pivotal character (Dr. Greene) and actor (Anthony Edwards) must have been difficult for the cast. I imagine more than a few of those tears at the funeral were real.
Nicely edited scenes. The only extra scene I would have added would have been Mark Greene's daughter picking up that blue balloon tied to a fence of other balloons and watching her let it that balloon slip through her fingers as she watches it float into the sky in memory of her dad.
Mark Greene did set the tone for the entire show. His death at S8E21 was really the end of ER as we knew it. The new cast change the dynamic of the series to such degree that, at some point it felt like a total different show. Season 11 saw the beginning of the program's precipitous ratings decline, dropping from 8th to 16th place, then 30th the next year, and 40th the year after that. By season 14, viewership had dropped to a third of what it was in the show's heyday.
Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) best character ever! When he was leaving show, i prayed that wouldn’t have him die. I emailed the network too. He’s my ❤️
We all set the tone. We should remember that. How we talk our actions, we set the tone for everything. We should never do anything casually, but put our best in everything. For we never know how many lives we touch and how far the ripples extend
Thank you so much for posting this video. Dr. Greene was my favorite character; his death devastated me. However, I appreciate that the writers and producers gave him such a long and respectful exit. His story arc, especially in his last season, really showcased the very best qualities of the characters and the show. Everyone involved in ER should be very proud of their part in this iconic series.
The writers were excellent carrying themes thru the 333 episodes of ER…that is why we can watch it over and over again..and never tire of it. make sure your family doctor is Mark Greene and you can’t go wrong
I still tear up every time I watch any of these episodes. Still addicted to this show. Anyone in the medical profession knows that their stethoscope is part of who that professional is...when Carter holds it in his hands, that is so meaningful beyond words. You set the tone is a favorite expression of mine since first heard. Thank you for this clip...I will watch it over & over & choke up each time.
Morgenstern to Greene: "You set the tone, Mark." Greene to Carter: "You set the tone, Carter." Carter to Morris: "You set the tone, Morris." Morris (drunk in ambulance bay): "Huhhh?!?!" Carter: "Never mind." *smiles*
I wonder if Carter realized that the "You Set the Tone" thing was started with Morganstern saying it to Mark. Chances are that when Morganstern was a young doctor some older doctor said it to him too.
I had almost forgotten that there were excellent tv-shows before the Sopranos. Almost. A unique combination of energy, pace, acting, depth, emotion. Watching this had an even anti-depressive effect on me. Well, till it got "darker" and the strong male characters disappeared...
EUROPA Music - Official Channel I work in a hospital as a x-ray technician. From what I see, it’s neither of the above. Sadly it’s the overpaid people in the administrative offices calling all the shots. They spend money on all the wrong things.
i feel they handled him leaving the show all wrong. i felt there was no reason to kill him off. i felt the same way when the producers of mash killed off henry blake, both very popular characters.
@@timothyflanigan1777 He wanted to leave. I think it was better to have him leave like this than just go away like Ross did. We at least get to say goodbye this way.
i remember when the show was still on it was put into syndication on a local channel kcal 9 ....so on the weekends on sunday at 11 pm it would be a past episode...so i used to get a daily dose a classic episode on Sunday and a new episode on Thursdays...man I loved watching this show...even it it meant staying up late...reminds me of a simpler time....was one of the only shows i can honestly watched from beginning to end...so much that when this scene happen i already they were juxtaposing on when carter had his first day.
That locker room scene very biblical Elijah / Elisha moment they could have played a stanza of the hymn LET THY MANTLE FALL ON ME would have been perfect
I haven’t watched this show in 15 years and I can’t help but sob. I don’t even remember a lot about the show besides some characters and basic plot points since I was around 8 or 9 when I last watched. I have to see this show in its entirety again
Mark Greene is ER. Crichton wrote him as the lead of the story so they just had to find a way to go on without the main character. Its the greatest medical show ever made
Michael Ironside who played jester on Top Gun was on ER as Dr William Swift and actor Rick Rossovich was also on ER as Dr. John (Tag) Taglieri in season 1 and he starred with Edwards and Ironside in Top Gun as Slider
What year did Mark die? I saw a video where Carter saw Rachel Greene applying to medical school and then she was 22. Here the actress looks about 16. Maybe younger.
It was in fact the final episode where Carter saw Rachel. Yes, she was 22 then...the actresses real age. Mark died in 2002 which would have made her about 15. Same actress. Going back further she would have been 7 when the series began in 1994.
