After nearly 15 years on “ER,” Noah Wyle puts his scrubs back on in Max’s new hospital drama series “The Pitt.” The show, from “ER” and “West Wing” executive producer John Wells, will begin airing its 15-episode first season in January. “The Pitt” is described by Max as “a realistic examination of the challenges facing […]

Warner Bros. is seeking to throw out a lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton, which argued that the forthcoming Max series “The Pitt” is an unauthorized reboot of “ER.” Crichton was a creator of “ER,” having written the original pilot script based on his own experiences as a medical student. His widow, Sherri, […]