David E. Kelley Was Responsible For L.A. Law's Most Shocking Death Scene
L.A. Law made jaws drop when the series killed off an important character in a wild way - and executive producer/writer David E. Kelley was the mastermind.
David E. Kelley, the executive producer and writer behind NBC's iconic legal drama L.A. Law, was responsible for one of the show's most shocking death scenes. In Season 5, episode "Good to the Last Drop," Diana Muldaur's character, Rosalind Shays, accidentally fell to her death down an empty elevator shaft. Muldaur only appeared on the show for two seasons, and Shays was the main antagonist during her time on the series.
Her manipulative and ruthless presence contributed to the jarring and unexpected nature of her death, which sent shockwaves through audiences. As Shays said goodbye to her co-worker and senior partner Leland McKenzie (played by Richard Dysart), fans speculated that he was responsible for her demise. Richard Dysart denied the accusation, stating that he always had his hands visible during the elevator scene.
While the character's death remains a focal point for fans, there is no doubt that David E. Kelley, the man responsible for the scene, played a significant role in creating one of L.A. Law's most memorable moments.
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