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.
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Christina
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- She is painful to watch
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Chris
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- She comes across as stiff and weak; I much prefer Angie Harmon;at least she had some balls
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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Lloyd W
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Bobb S
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 5-6 years
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Cynthia D
- Comments
- If all you needed was a blonde, there must be some in Hollywood with talent!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since the first episode
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jackie j
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 10 years
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L. T
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- Get someone with a pulse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since 97
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Pat R
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- She ruins the show!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- When it first started
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Bonnie B
- How long have you been a viewer?
- until Ms Rohm showed up
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Pygmy.
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- What can I say?.... She's a moron....
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Yes.
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BOOGER
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- Does Rohm really think she has a career outside L&O?
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Steve H
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- I think Rohm does a great job, the only other ADA that I really liked was Abby.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 5 years
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Zelda P
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- Bring back Jill Hennessy.
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Eric B
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Barbara M
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- Since Elizabeth Rohm's first appearance on L&O, I've wondered how she got the job -- out of all the qualified female actors in New York City. Is she related to someone? Her poor enunciation distracts one's attention from the unfolding L&O plot. She has improved over the past year but still isn't credible as a law-school graduate.
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Margaret B
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- Testing to see if this petition accepts repeat messages from the same person. If so, the petition could represent only a handful of people repeating their sentiments. I signed it below as Barbara Martin.
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Dan B
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- Save this show before it is too late
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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BY
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- Shut the hell up! Get a life!! She's doing her best. Plus she's one of the hottest looking woman on the screen. A great show will mold great people. Enjoy the show and quit critiquing so analing. Regina, Can.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 8+ yrs
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Ronald H
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- she's great one of the best ever on L&O
- How long have you been a viewer?
- a very long time! Gonna miss Jerry Orbach
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Kathleen G
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- I truly can't understand how anyone can let this go on! This show used to be great!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- I have been a viewer of L&O for 4 yrs
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Steve
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- Totally agree!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 9 years
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Britany R
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- If you must have a blonde bring back Angie Harmon and hand her a bottle of peroxide.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 6-7years
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Brooklen H
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 3 years
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Christopher H
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 6 years
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Bryan C
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 7 years
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Michele C
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- Worst L&O Bimbo ADA yet!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Forever
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Bryan W
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 9 years
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c k h
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- Why is her face so shiny?
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 6 years
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darryn m
- How long have you been a viewer?
- beginning
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Bobbieline T
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David T
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 3 years
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Tracy W
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- I feel EXACTLY the same....I have the hardest time watching her. She has no emotions whatsoever. She is monotone and she makes me crazy to have to watch her scenes every week. No amount of makeup and new hairstyles is going to make up for the lack of acting talent this gal has. Please find someone new....PLEASE!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- I have watched since the show began in 1989? or 1990?
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Michele H
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- I'm glad she is gone!!!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 8 years
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David K
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David W
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- I can't stand her. Her voice almost makes it unbearable to watch. I was so disappointed to find that she was back for another season.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since the beginning....
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David T
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- She is very bad at expressing emotions, replace her with Stephanie March
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 2 seasons
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Scott
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- I LOVE Elizabeth Rohm. She is my favorite of the female prosecutors thus far.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Always
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Rebecca L
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since day 1
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Karin
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- The show is too good for such a bad "actress" if that's what you call it!I can be unemotional and show no signs of life except breathing too, I call that sleeping!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 5 years
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Daryl W
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- Watch the show religously
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since day 1
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Serena S
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- At least she's not that huge butted Serena
- How long have you been a viewer?
- 8 yrs
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brent f
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- please...gimme a break...you geeks need to appeciate eye candy once in a while
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Clayton P
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- Not a horrible actress, just unsuitable for the dynamics of the show. Breathtakingly beautiful though.
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Brian L
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- She can't act to save her life!
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since 1990
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Marc M
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- Im sorry but she just doesnt live up to the shows standards
- How long have you been a viewer?
- since the beginning
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Rosie O
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- I agree - let's see some real talent arise from this.
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Several years (L&O and SVU)
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Alesia L
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- Please, end my pain and replace Elizabeth Rohm. I'm sure she's a lovely person, but I cannot bear to watch her limited acting range muck up one of my favorite shows any longer.
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DENNIS L
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- She is great and plays her part well. She is one of my favorites
- How long have you been a viewer?
- as long as i can remember it being on
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Howard K
- How long have you been a viewer?
- looooooooooooooooog time
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Doug D
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- Keep her! She's great and clearly threatens UGLY people
- How long have you been a viewer?
- Since Episode 1
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