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NEW YORK (AP) -- Nielsen Media Research says that 16.4 million people watched the two-hour finale of "ER." That's the The groundbreaking medical drama called it quits after 15 years on NBC. "ER" No-Shows? Paging Dr. Ross. Paging Dr. Ross. George Clooney But there were plenty of old favorites in last night's final episode. Eriq La Salle, Laura Innes, Sherry Stringfield and Alex Kingston, were all part of the show. Their characters return to Chicago to help Dr. John Carter celebrate the opening of his free clinic. Thandie (TAN'-dee) Newton, who played Carter's wife a few seasons ago, showed up for the opening of the clinic, which is named after their son who died. Dr. Mark Greene's daughter was also part of the show. Hallee Hirsh played Rachel Greene, as she did when she was a little girl. Last night, her character was applying to medical school.
most-watched swan song for a television drama since "Murder She Wrote" in 1996.
was a no-show on the "ER" series finale. His character Doug Ross wasn't part of the script. He made a final appearance three weeks ago along with Julianna Margulies.
