Editor’s Note: A version of this story was originally published in May 2019. Watching TV heartthrob George Clooney rescue a boy from drowning in a storm drain in Season 2 of “ER” made me realize two ...

2) “ER” was excellent television. Now, many moons later, I can confirm both those things are still true. I first rewatched all 15 seasons of the medical drama back in 2019, completing my 331 ...