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A Story of a TV Writer Who Shaped Crime Dramas
March 20, 2026
Eric Overmyer was a well‑known writer and producer in television. He began his career writing for the hospital drama “St. Elsewhere. ” From there he moved into crime shows, joining NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1996. He stayed with the show until its final season, and helped create the rel
