Overview
- Clooney discussed ER on the Dec. 5 episode of Live With Kelly & Mark, recalling the show’s two-hour pilot and early days.
- He said the cast quickly became like a family, citing close bonds with Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies and Noah Wyle.
- Clooney remembered ER unexpectedly beating rival Chicago Hope on Thursday nights, saying the overnight success made him realize he had steady work for a year.
- The Michael Crichton–created drama aired on NBC from 1994 to 2009 across 15 seasons and also starred Sherry Stringfield, Eriq La Salle and Noah Wyle.
- Clooney left at the end of season 5 in 1999, returned for brief appearances in season 6 and the finale, and has remained close with former castmates, including a mini-reunion photo in April.