The first season of `` L.A. Law '' is out on DVD . `` L.A. Law '' was groundbreaking in 1980s , taking on issues other shows would n't touch . This was no `` Perry Mason , '' or even `` The Defenders . '' Jimmy Smits and Robert Prosky were the stars of this show -- they played two lawyers who worked for a firm that represented people accused of crimes against humanity. Alan Rachins : All the characters were served , and we had great camaraderie .
The first season of `` L.A. Law '' is out on DVD . `` L.A. Law '' was groundbreaking in 1980s , taking on issues other shows would n't touch . Jimmy Smits and Robert Prosky were the stars of this show -- they played two lawyers who worked for a firm that represented people accused of crimes against humanity. Alan Rachins : All the characters were served , and we had great camaraderie .