Replace Law and Order's ADA Elizabeth Rohm
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Dear Mr. Wolf and NBC Studios,
As a long time fan of Law and Order, I am deeply dismayed at the quality of acting ability displayed by Elizabeth Rohm, who plays ADA Serena Southerlyn. Unlike her predecessors, Ms. Rohm shows a limited acting range in several areas:
1. She is unpleasant to listen to because speaks in a monotone voice with little inflection. Moreover, she appears to be incapable of changing the tone of her voice even when the mood of the script demands it.
2. Second, her facial expression barely changes during her scenes. Often, her face is blank and her eyes look glassy/glazed over; combined with her monotone voice, it gives the impression that she is reading off cue cards.
3. Third, she does not 'react' to her co-stars lines; a large part of good acting is 'reacting'. Ms. Rohm usually appears to be impatiently waiting for her co-stars to finish speaking so that she can interject with her lines.
Finally, the combination of all these factors make segments involving the Serena Southerlyn character literally unwatchable and annoying. As a fan, I understand that there is a need to have an attractive actress play the ADA role, I do not feel that the quality of acting should be sacrificed.
As a long time fan of Law and Order, I am deeply dismayed at the quality of acting ability displayed by Elizabeth Rohm, who plays ADA Serena Southerlyn. Unlike her predecessors, Ms. Rohm shows a limited acting range in several areas:
1. She is unpleasant to listen to because speaks in a monotone voice with little inflection. Moreover, she appears to be incapable of changing the tone of her voice even when the mood of the script demands it.
2. Second, her facial expression barely changes during her scenes. Often, her face is blank and her eyes look glassy/glazed over; combined with her monotone voice, it gives the impression that she is reading off cue cards.
3. Third, she does not 'react' to her co-stars lines; a large part of good acting is 'reacting'. Ms. Rohm usually appears to be impatiently waiting for her co-stars to finish speaking so that she can interject with her lines.
Finally, the combination of all these factors make segments involving the Serena Southerlyn character literally unwatchable and annoying. As a fan, I understand that there is a need to have an attractive actress play the ADA role, I do not feel that the quality of acting should be sacrificed.
1114 Signatures
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Cristina T
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- I can't take another episode! She's not getting any better.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 7 yrs.
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Barbara H
- Comments
- Totally agree with most - disagree that co-star has to be "attractive"
- How long have you been a viewer?
- As long as the series has run.
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robert m
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- drop dead !! Elizabeth Rohm is super
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 4 years
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Rudie
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- I totally agree-she needs to go
- How long have you been a viewer?
- I was told to start watchin it which I have but my only qualm was the acting from this chick. Gud programme tho
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J D
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- SHE IS THE WORST EVER PLEASE GET RID OF THE FREAKY ACTRESS
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 5 YEARS
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Perry J
- Comments
- Make her go away . Just make it stop.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 1996
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Ed P
- Comments
- You are doing god's work.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 12 years
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Rebecca
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- She is far and away the worst casting on L&O, my favorite show.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since the early 90s (second season?)
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Jessie B
- Comments
- I couldn't agree with these people more. I thought I was the only one who thought she's too monoeverything
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 7
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stacy
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- I agree she is a terrible actress
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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Laura M
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Sally S
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 4 yrs
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beckett P
- How long have you been a viewer?
- always
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Betsy M
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- she sucks!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 10 years
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Betsy Blythe H
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- Please Save the show from bad acting!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 7 yrs
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Samantha W
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 7+ seasons and a faithful rerun watcher on all available stations
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Betsy F
- Comments
- Amen!!!!!!!!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since it started
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Vaugh F
- Comments
- ONLY AN IDIOT WOULD SIGN A PETITION THEY DISAGREED WITH.
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Cortne D
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- I was a huge fan of Law & Order. Elisabeth Rohm is the reason I stopped watching. Please, please, please replace her. It can't be soon enough.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Five years. I used to watch all of the reruns on A&E and still watch the older episodes on TNT, so long as they are Serena-free.
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Carol K
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- Rohm simply does not have the skill to act opposite Sam Waterston and the rest of the talented L&O cast.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 8 years
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Carol H
- Comments
- Thank you, Mr. Wolfe -- but WHAT was with the "lesbian" thing?!?!? If she's a lesbian, I'm a sumu wrestler!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 11 years (1990-2001)
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Kim H
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning, Faithfully!
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Ben G
- Comments
- Worst Actress on a show with historically brilliant acting.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since Jerry Orbach was on the Show... He is awesome.
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Blake C
- Comments
- Keep her. I think she's doing well. Just don't let that horrid Angie Harmon back on the show. She was the worst ADA ever!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 4 years
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Jo D
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- I couldn't agree more... How she has managed to last for so long is beyond me...
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since the very start.. I've seen every single episode..many 3 or 4 times.
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Natalie W
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- She's so bland and boring
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 5+ years
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Carol P
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 8 years
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Marcio C
- Comments
- Angie Harmon Back!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 2 years
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Colleen
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- I dont think shes that bad but i definitely like Carey Lowell the best. Angie Harmon wasnt that bad either.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since forever
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Bill W
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- Love her!!! She's got my vote to stay as long as she choses. This petition is pointless and mean-spirited. Dick Wolf can ingore this crap and keep ER on forever!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- About 6 years (give or take)
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craig g
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- drying paint could act better
- How long have you been a viewer?
- for ever
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Craig B
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- she stinks
- How long have you been a viewer?
- forever
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Elizabethlover
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- Screw you clowns. Rohm is awsome, not to mention stunning. KEEP HER MR. WOLF!! She's excellent! and yes... smoking hot as well. I love her.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- just now assmonkey
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Cricket J
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- I've never liked her and couldn't believe she was ever hired on the show. The other female actors before her were all so great, I'm so disappointed that Dick Wolf has kept her on this long.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- From the beginning!!!
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Carly
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- She is growing into the part and as long as Sam W is there for support she'll do. Give her a chance to mature.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since season 2
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Jen B
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- I love Law and Order, It is my favorite show on tv....but Serena is really ruining the show. Please, please, please, get rid of her!!!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 4 years
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catherine s
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since the beginning
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Brent K
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- I think she acts great and pulls the show together in a realistic view. I believe all of you are overlooking the fact of real life lawyers. There is always the attractive smart female that is in the mix. With all due respect, look at real life and then decide on this petition. Actually, the combination of all of the attorney's that were chosen to play these parts was, I think a long term plan in the show. Maybe we do not all agree on the different focus. I am just saying give her and the show a chance to see where it goes. Everyone can be a critic. But, can you be a true supporter? As far as her tones in voice. Come on! That sounds like a jealous female to me. Let's bring real facts to the table.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- One year
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Christine W
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Chas B
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- Quite the contrary - Keep her in the cast - I think she does just fine!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since inception
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A H
- Comments
- a little late, but i'm signing this on principal
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 3 years
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chris d
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Shannon G
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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Jeanie
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- I have stuck by the show from the start. I have seen many characters come and go. I have adjusted to all of the changes. I gave Ms. Rohm a chance, but she is just not Law and Order material. Thank you
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 13 yrs
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Susie
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- My brother and I were rooting for that guy who took that woman hostage in that store to kill Serena. That can't be a good sign.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since 1990
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Jamie C
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- We've mentioned several times that she's just awful.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- years, and years, and years. From first season.
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aaron l
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Bonnie M
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- Bring her back i n 2003 & shoot her in court along with Branch!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 10 years I watch all 3 L&O
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kelly p
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- ICK!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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Lois C
- Comments
- the letter said it perfectly
- How long have you been a viewer?
- forever
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