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S. Epatha Merkerson on wearing a wig to cover her natural hair when portraying her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 04:22
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson on working with puppets on Pee-Wee's Playhouse 01:10
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on kids and adults enjoying Pee-Wee's Playhouse 02:52
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on the campy element of Pee-Wee's Playhouse 01:45
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on her favorite episodes of Pee-Wee's Playhouse 00:36
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on the Christmas special for Pee-Wee's Playhouse 01:59
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on the legacy of Pee-Wee's Playhouse 01:17
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Pee-Wee's Playhouse
S. Epatha Merkerson on appearing on The Cosby Show 02:21
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Cosby Show, The
S. Epatha Merkerson on Dick Wolf wanting her for the role of "Lt. Anita Van Buren" on Law & Order and production on the show 12:14
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on picking her battles in script meetings for Law & Order 04:24
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on coming to Law & Order after it had been on for four seasons (two female characters were introduced the year she came on) 03:26
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 05:06
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on wearing a wig to cover her natural hair when portraying her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 02:57
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on how her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" evolved over the course of the show 01:25
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on the reflection of African-American culture in New York on Law & Order 00:57
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on screen time for her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 00:38
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Show: Law & Order
S. Epatha Merkerson on coming to Law & Order after it had been on for four seasons (two female characters were introduced the year she came on) 03:26
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Topic: Women
S. Epatha Merkerson on coming to Law & Order after it had been on for four seasons (two female characters were introduced the year she came on) 03:26
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Topic: Representation on Television
S. Epatha Merkerson on wearing a wig to cover her natural hair when portraying her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 02:57
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Topic: Underrepresented Voices
S. Epatha Merkerson on wearing a wig to cover her natural hair when portraying her Law & Order character "Lt. Anita Van Buren" 02:57
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Topic: Representation on Television
On cops approaching her with compliments while she was cast on Law & Order; on how 9/11 affected Law & Order; on a typical production week on the show 14:42
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
On the storylines on Law & Order; on working with the cast and Jerry Orbach, in particular; on cast transitions 15:55
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
On censorship on Law & Order; on crossover episodes with other Law & Order shows 04:58
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
On her decision to leave Law & Order; on the show getting canceled and shooting the final episode; on her favorite episodes of the show and the legacy of Law & Order 09:58
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
On appearing on the sitcom Here and Now with Malcom-Jamal Warner; on appearances in TV movies and projects dealing with social issues; on guest-starring on an episode of Frasier 09:26
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson on her character, production, censorship on, and the cancellation of Law & Order 45:33
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Genre: Drama Series
S. Epatha Merkerson on appearances in TV movies and projects dealing with social issues; on auditioning 03:54
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Genre: TV Movies/Miniseries/Dramatic Specials
S. Epatha Merkerson on starring in the HBO movie Lackawanna Blues 04:52
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Genre: TV Movies/Miniseries/Dramatic Specials
S. Epatha Merkerson on appearing on Here and Now with Malcom-Jamal Warner and other up-and-coming stars 02:03
Interview: S. Epatha Merkerson | Person: Malcolm-Jamal Warner