7.5
Viewer Rating
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The Practice (1976)
The Practice (1976)
Overview
Sitcom about Jules Bedford, a crusty, sometimes grumpy, and somewhat absent-minded old-school doctor with a genuine concern for people.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Sitcom about Jules Bedford, a crusty, sometimes grumpy, and somewhat absent-minded old-school doctor with a genuine concern for people.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series maintains a neutral stance by consistently exploring the ethical and moral ambiguities inherent in the legal system, presenting diverse viewpoints without explicitly championing a specific political ideology or solution.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast with significant roles for minority actors, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on legal and ethical dilemmas, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than centering on explicit DEI critique.
Secondary
The Practice included a significant storyline involving a gay judge who faced discrimination after being outed. The show depicted the character with dignity and used the legal drama format to critique the prejudice he encountered, with the protagonists advocating for his rights. This portrayal framed the obstacles as external societal issues, affirming the character's worth.
The show features a transsexual character, Michelle, in a custody battle. The narrative portrays her with dignity and agency, framing the challenges she faces as external prejudice rather than inherent to her identity. The legal arguments presented advocate for her rights, resulting in a net affirming portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1976 sitcom "The Practice" features original characters created for the series, such as Dr. Jules Bedford and Dr. David Bedford. There is no indication it is an adaptation of prior material or a reboot of existing characters, thus no gender swaps occurred.
The Practice (1976) is the original production for its characters. There is no prior source material, historical record, or earlier screen version from which characters could have been race-swapped.
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