Talk:Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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[edit] "recurring guest star"?

I have removed this:

From April to November 2003, Fred Dalton Thompson (District Attorney Arthur Branch) was a recurring guest star on this series while simultaneously being a regular cast member on Law & Order.

I cannot the benefit of that being that more significant; Dianne Wiest and Steven Hill made appearences on the show, along with Jerry Orbach and others; FDT is already mentioned in the above section, with Jesse L. Martin and the afomentioned Wiest.--Roadrunner3000 20:23, September 6, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Stephanie March

Why did Stephanie March leave SVU? There appears to be no reason. --Kilo-Lima 18:46, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

I think she thought she was on the cusp of a film or tv career (ala Jill Hennessey) and wanted wider exposure and different roles. This seems to be supported by her appearance in the Chris Rock movie (the one where he runs for President). Or it could of been another case of Dick Wolf calling a bluff on salary. That's happened a half-dozen times on his shows ;-) -- SeanO 00:09, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

To my understanding, she got tired of the character. Then, that leaves open the question as to why she returned in Conviction, though it is possible that she saw it as different, as much of it is focused on the ADAs. On Conviction, she was also a Bureau Chief, so it was rare that she served as an active prosecutor; she was responsible for overseeing many of the prosecutors, but it was n't common for her to actually prosecute cases, least not small ones, as a Bureau Chief. Michael 03:19, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
From what I remember when her departure was first announced, it was stated that she was interested in pursuing film projects. There were rumors she was about to be cast in the Fantastic Four film, which clearly did not happen. Believing that there were a number of film projects she was missing out on by continuing to act on SVU, she chose to leave. I do not believe Dick Wolf pushed her out, since he pursued her for SVU in the first place. He also made a statement around the same time saying that Stephanie was always welcome to come back to SVU at any point, that the door was always open for her. He did not do this for many of his other actresses who played lawyers on L&O. Kris 16:06, 4 June 2006 (UTC)kc12286

[edit] 69.196.213.125

This IP keeps editing in information without adding context, significance, or wikilinks. Any ideas? I'm not sure how a CTV broadcasting the show in a different aspect ratio is that noteworthy.

Also:
The current season, numbered 7, premiered on 20 September 2005. On January 3, 2006, the show changed to widescreen format on the CTV network in Canada. (Please mention it somewhere in the page)
is very bad form. --sigmafactor 03:38, 11 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Homicide

Did SVU begin just after Homicide, or just after it ended its run? Luis Dantas 21:27, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

RE: SVU began the season after Homicide ended it's run. --Roadrunner3000 21:47, 24 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Note about seasons

Re: the latest edit about Hargatay's picture in the credits, Didn't Richard Belzer's pic change when he went to the short forward-swept haircut instead of the parted look? Willbyr 04:46, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Yes. Michael 05:23, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Casting changes

I separated ME Warner from the George Huang category, giving the character a separate category. I also separated the references to L&O characters and placed them in the category already mentioning L&O characters. kc12286

[edit] Distinct Division?

>>Unlike the original Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU follows a distinct division of the New York City Police Department

doesn't the original follow detectives in the Homicide division?TheHYPO 03:19, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

Yes, it does. Michael 07:22, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] WHY the heck is Law & Order: SVU being vandalized?

I already saw TWO vandalistic changes on this page, and it's making me think the perpetrators are goth kids sent by either Jeff Hardy or Bam Margera. Can someone who hates vandalism (or people administrating this page) tell me what's going on and give me advice on how to stop these "idiots" from vandalizing this page? I'm getting TIRED of this vandalism!!

--D.F. Williams 02:27, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

I reported the user, and he/she has been blocked. Michael 02:35, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
I would note, though, that you should refrain from the use of personal attacks. —Mira 03:05, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] International airings

Not sure if someone wants to edit the page for this;

Currently under the International heading the show is described as being broadcast first on Five, with repeats on Hallmark.

Hallmark actually air the show first, and are due to start showing season seven in the next few weeks. Five are near the end of season three. Both frequently show repeats of the show - not just Hallmark, as the page also mentions.

Also, as I'm sure there is with a few broadcasters, Hallmark use the original titles (and boast that nothing about the show is changed from the original production), whereas Five drop the opening title, going straight to the opening scene. The titles are then in the style of the other L&O franchises on the channel, using a heavier version of the Rob Dougan track I'm Not Driving Anymore, which is also used for the original and Criminal Intent.

Didn't want to start editing the page if it isn't worthy of it.

--JamesAntenne 16:52, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Trivia: Missing Baby

This is a response to those who are questioning the following Trivia information:

In 2003, Law & Order: SVU attracted some heavy criticism from the Media in Australia, where a baby girl was kidnapped similar to an episode of Law & Order shown a week earlier. The baby girl was kidnapped in a shopping mall, whose hair was cut and clothes changed to avoid attention and disguise her (as done in an episode in SVU). The baby girl was found later and safely returned. After the event, Australian Police have stated that criminals have gotten smarter from watching crime shows.

Although it is noted that this type of situation is an urban legend [1], this event did happen. Unfortunately, since the event occurred a long time ago, it has been virutally impossible to retrieve any reliable internet sources. I plan to search through Sydney Morning Herald databases from 2002 later on and cite from that.

If you have a SMH database from 2002, look through it and see if you can find it. Also, if one does find it, how do you cite it? Do you take a print screen? --Taipan198 07:20, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New Partner

Doesn't Olivia have a new partner in the new episodes? I won't edit, but doesn't she?

Ummm...The new season didn't begin yet. Due to the fact that some shows are currently being taped while she is on maternity leave, some of the shows next season will include another detective alongside Stabler. I don't know what you're talking about. Michael 04:18, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
Connie Nielsen will have a six-episode arc as Warrant Officer Dani Beck. Mariska Hargitay and her character, Detective Olivia Benson, will be appearing in the first two episodes of Season 8, scheduled to premiere on September 19, 2006, after which Benson will go undercover (I believe). Nielsen and her Beck character will be in Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the new season, and Hargitay and her Benson character will return for Episode 9. The first two episodes of the new season were already taped before Mariska went on maternity leave. That is the reason that things are happening like they are. GOYANKSGONJ 20:35, 23 July 2006 (CDT)
Indeed... Michael 05:14, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cast pictures and Plot Inspirations

Is it really necessary to have three separate pictures of the show's cast? The most current one should be sufficient, with explanations in the article of who's come and gone since the series' beginning.

Also, I think the Plot Inspirations section could benefit from some reformatting, or even Wikitabling, since "The Season X episode" is really redundant. Willbyr (talk | contribs) 04:55, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

I disagree about the pictures. We should include them for the purpose of showing the entire cast at different times. Michael 04:59, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
I think I have to agree that the many photos are a bit much. Law & Order's article features only a picture of the current cast and the Criminal Intent article features only a cast of the original cast and the current cast. Too many photos distracts from the article. Redfarmer (talk)

[edit] "Other guest stars"

The subsection on other guest stars really seems to be getting out of control. Certainly, some of these guest stars are more important or significant than others, yes? But, a long list, without any explanation, and not in chronological order, does not seem terribly helpful. Any thoughts? ---Charles 02:15, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Olivia returns next week

Yep it's true, but whats weird is i thought the 6 episodes were in chronological order. Its only been four weeks so far. Also, Olivia has long hair.

That was an old episode. The new one is next week. Michael 13:02, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

She only returned last night for the one episode, she will be away for at least two more -Sterling Williamson 72.241.12.73 22:32, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] added info about the real NYPD SVU =

Added info about the real unit in the NYPD and what type of cases they handle

[edit] SVU season 6 "HOOKED"

Hi,

I have just watched the above episode and was wondering if anyone knew what the intro track was? the one that's playing when the blonde girl gets kidnapped? would love to get my hands on a copy...

thanks..

Ghandarva 11:02, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Seasons 3,4,6,7 on DVD?

Hi, Does anyone know why seasons 3,4,6 & 7 haven't been released on DVD and if they will be at some point in the future?

Thanks, A.M. Louisville, KY

How about why they released season 5 before seasons 3 and 4? --172.163.160.137 09:06, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Scripts

Would anyone happen to know where to get SVU Scripts- especially the episode Baby Killer-We need it for my class' play of the episode.Mitchazenia7000+edits 18:10, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

go to the SVU spoiler site. They have it there. I used to collect scripts and even made money selling them but then I lost them in a fire. I had season to season 8 episode 5.74.195.3.11 23:15, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

A link please?Mitchazenia(8200+edits) 23:23, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] wondering..

I don't watch this show all the time, but now and then I see an episode, and I know that Olivia is partner with that other guy, can't remember his name. But then I saw an episode on USA, seems rather newer cuz of hair styles, and in it Olivia and the guy are no longer partners and it seems as if something happen between them and now they are not soo good of friends. So... my questions is.. what did I miss?? Why aren't they friends any more? :)


Svetlana Miljkovic 05:30, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Olivia refused to shoot someone who was holding a gun to Eliot's head, because she realized she actually has feelings (sexual or not is questionable) for him, and would never want to see him die. Eliot finds this to be bad form for an officer, realizes that they mean too much to eachother and Olivia asks to be reassigned. She was on maternity leave for 6 episodes, and now Connie Neilsen is Eliot's new partner. I can't wait until she leaves.75.67.237.192 06:06, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

That what I said at first but after seeing Dani cry in episode 8, I want her back again. Alex, as well.74.195.3.11 23:16, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Isnt that strange? I do too. LMAO74.195.3.11 21:22, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Olivia, Elliott and Craggen

How long have they been working together and the Olivia with Craggen. I remmber she joined last.74.195.3.11 21:22, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

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