The connection between Carter and Benton was arguably one of the biggest draws of the show - it outlasted the departures of other doctors and still stayed strong through the entirety of the series.
I mean, that's what made all of the early season characters so good. They all felt like real people. They had flaws, some of them bigger than others, but they also all had redeeming traits. Even the characters I hated like Romano and Weaver. The reason the later seasons struggled was the writers couldn't match the depth of these characters.
My understanding is that he wanted to do something family oriented his kids could watch. They're not to everyone's taste. He's said a number of times he did Falling Skies because his son wanted his dad to fight space aliens. lol. I love Noah
The only person to not speak in the room, yet had the strongest voice in the end. Benton was rough around the edges, but he really did have a heart of gold. I loved this show!
Carter was always Benton’s boy. Their careers took different paths and Greene definitely played his part as the mentor figure, but Carter always was and always would be Benton’s student.
The costuming in this scene is very telling. Mark, Deb, Weaver, and Anspaugh are all dressed as doctors, lab-coats/equipment etc, and they all speak in terms of what he could lose in his job/career. Benton is dressed as a “civilian”, and is the one who follows him as he tries to leave, and is the one who taps into a baser level of human feeling, which is why Carter lashes out and hits him. But also why Carter accepts his help. Just a lovely detail in a very powerful scene.
He cared about Carter so much he flew with him. Even in the meeting room you can see how quiet but hopeful Benton is. There is no way he would let that kid ruin his life
I just started binge-watching the show on HBO Max and I love the relationship between Benton and Carter. Benton's hard on him, but it's only 'cause he genuinely cares for him.
The acting in this scene is phenomenal. You can see how uncomfortable Carter is when he realises what's about to happen. He knows there's no point in denying it, but he still doesn't want to admit it, because he's ashamed, and you can see it so clearly in his body language. Just the way when he shrugs, his arm hits the blinds, because that's how it is in real life, things don't go smooth for the sake of a dramatic movie scene. I also love how he fights the tears two times before he finally gives in and cries and shows his emotions. Before that he's just gone on autopilot, shoving the emotions away. All those little details is what makes the dramatic scenes of ER so good. You actually feel what the characters feel. Most other shows just try to make scenes like this as dramatic as possible with characters screaming and crying hysterically.
Amazing comment "chef kiss" hitting the blinder was probably a mistake by N. Wyle but they didn't stop the scene. But yeah I like it, it shouldn't be perfect like it's more realistic.
I've only seen Benton do that tender little side-of-the-head kiss he does with one other male on the show, and that was his son. He loves Carter so much. I always lose it with this scene
@@presentfuture7563 Im sorry, but GREY'S ANATOMY" simply doesn't hold a candle 2 "ER"...this entire scene is what true acting is about...it doesn't "FEEL" like they're acting at all...it looks, sounds and most importantly feels like a family reaching out to their family
The way Carter clung to Benton so desperately...that's when I lost it completely. It's clear that Carter grew up in an emotionally constipated environment so I've always thought it was so ironic that someone as emotionally restrained as Benton would be the perfect 'big brother'/mentor for Carter. They had amazing chemistry and I loved that Peter was the one who was there for Carter when his life was probably at its lowest point and then again with the kidney transplant storyline. Amazing acting this wonderful cast and brilliant writing.
DarlingNikki2 i frequently tell people that Benton saved Carter’s life 3 times. Operating on him after the stabbing, interjecting during his transplant ... and getting him in that van. I think what made the first 8 seasons of the show so special was that it wasn’t just rooted in romantic relationships. The friendships were just as important.
Aaron Burgin when it was apparent to me was when he was working on Carter right after the stabbing. When he was told what happened, he went to Carter, to Lucy, & back to Carter. Carter knew he would be fine when he saw that Benton was the doctor working on him.
I love how when Carter first enters the next shot is Benton looking straight at him. Out of all the people in that room he respected Benton the most and the disappointment on Benton's face is so apparent. When Carter breaks down it's so heartwarming how Peter embraces him like family.
The moment Carter starts sobbing, you can tell he desperately needed Benton to hug him and he was like, 'Oh, no, stop it, I don't do that, damn it, come 'ere, I'm gonna help you little brother'
I loved the Carter/Benton bromance so much. They started off rocky and hit plenty of bumps along the way, but in the end, they were truly brothers from other mothers.
Benton didn’t just put Carter on the plane. He actually went with him. One of the few scenes where you can see that despite everything he does care about Carter A LOT.
Benton was the truest friend ever, being willing to throw the hard words at Carter when he needed to have it happen. Carter was in friggin' denial all the way up to that sidewalk, so Benton knew he had to hit him where it hurt -- and it worked.
Yeah in today's shows everything is personal, everyone thinks about themselves not the others. It is what we see in the real world but you we don't want to watch that on the TV too
That's for dang sure~~All these medical shows that have been on over the past will never come close to to E.R.~~I still binge watch every single season and episode every couple months~~Never gets old~~Gotta admit I'm kinda into "House" cause he's such a nut~~lol~~
For someone that been through a Sb going through addiction to Opioids and pain killers this episode really hit close to home.. First your blindsided by the people who care about you, then you lie, then you’re in denial, then your angry, then frustrated, then emotional... This episode hit an addictive person right on the money.. Praying for anyone who has this issue. It’s not fun.
Benton reminds me of my husband. Always the quietest with the loudest influence. I have to remind him of how powerful his voice is especially with our children
Anyone can "succeed" in rehab so long as you play by the rules. They tell you everything you need to know in the first 48 hours. The next 28 days are just a repeat and for the individual to dry/clean out. Rehabs aren't about actual healing. They've become money making ventures so long as the insurance companies continue to pay out
What a powerful scene. Noah Wyle does an incredible job playing a cornered addict. And I absolutely love Eriq La Salle and Anthony Edwards here. Benton, who’s usually all no-nonsense and moody, acts like a loving big brother. It’s so clear how much he cares about Carter, even though John’s no longer his apprentice. Mark, who is usually mild, is stern yet supportive. For me, it’s ER at its best: incredible cast, gripping story, great team dynamics.
I always cry when Carter cries! When Carter cries, you know something is seriously wrong! Carter and Benton were my favorites, and Carter took Lucy's death so hard! But this great Dr. overcame it all! And he went through renal failure, and the death of his son Joshua! Rest in peace Joshua! Even though this show was a drama, it felt like the characters were so real! To me this show was the best show that ever aired, and there will never be a better show than ER!
I'm glad that Benton not only was able to get him onto the plane but actually got on with him. One of my favorite scenes of this show, just so emotional.
I haven't watched this show since I was like 10 years old. Just watched this scene, and started crying at the end... I need to rewatch this show as an adult.
Andrew, absolutely have to agree with you. This scene brought tears to my eyes. Maybe one of the first times that I actually saw Benton as being a caring individual.
Another great one is when Benton transfers to another hospital “Hey Peter, I’m a good doctor because of you.” “No you’re not but keep trying.” Even as he walks out the door Benton still pushes Carter to work harder.
I remember watching this episode back in 2010 when I was 15, this storyline was one of my favourites and Carter was my favourite character. I remember thinking how well they portrayed addiction, despite being 15 with no experience or thorough understanding of addiction, this scene was extremely powerful and it stuck with me. I'm now 27, and 12 years after first watching this scene here I am again, re-watching it, except this time with my own personal experience with addiction to painkillers. I didn't think it was possible for this scene to be even more powerful but watching it now with a deeper understanding of just how Carter feels, god this is one of my favourite scenes of all time in any TV series or movie. It will stay with me for the rest of my life.
I watched this years ago. Never knowing the pain of addiction. Im 40 broke my back at 18 and have been an addict to codeine/ morphine for a while. The drs in the UK used to just throw medication at you. Never monitoring you. I love this clip because they all cared about them. Am struggling badly. I still work full time and everything but it is evil. I wish u all the best.x
I watched it as a teen when it originally aired. I had a lot of experience with addiction by that point, multiple adults in my immediate and extended family, and I also thought it was very well done. This is the first time I’m rewatching it but it’s stuck with me all this time. I think I’m gonna binge the series, I’ve never rewatched it.
Thank you for sharing your story. Having a close friend who's battled addiction, Noah Wylie NAILED this scene. The perfect blend of denial, paranoia, and deflecting blame... this scene was so well done!
ANSPAUGH: "Is that it?" BENTON: "No." (Read: "Hell, no.") The only person who could have possibly gotten through to Carter in that moment was Benton, and he did. This story arc really showcased the respect and care these two men have for each other. It's beautiful and humbling.
These two actors, inTHIS scene, absolutely both deserved Emmys for their performance. 100% totally believable,made me forget for a minute that I was watching actors...outstanding!!
It’s truly touching to see how much everyone cares for Carter, especially Mark, Kerry, and Peter. They did everything they could to help him get better.
Teacher and apprentice became a blood brothers relationship. Once you respect someone that inner voice inside you always listens to what they have to say.
It took rewatching the show to realize that Benton and Carter were really the best characters to watch 2 phenomenal actors performing at a stellar rate. Benton really becomes more nurturing and kinder to Carter once he himself becomes a father. But always Carter was this little annoying brother to him, especially in the beginning, but eventually involves it evolves into a very deep brotherly love and bond The early season where Carter wants Benton to come to his family graduation,. Benton is too arrogant to even realize that Carter really wants him to come bcause he highly admires him as a friend. And then you see the evolution of their bond, when Carter gets stabbed in season. 6 Benton is going crazy to save him him running down the stairs still give me goosebumps, it's very adorable
I think all need a Peter Benton is our lives. Someone that won’t let us be subpar, someone that always demands us to be excellent in the things we do, someone that we can respect. And can breath life into us
I kind of feel bad for Carter, there's so much loss and pain in his life. His brother died at a very young age, his mother became very distant, his cousin had an overdose, he and Lucy get stabbed and she dies before he can apologize for his misjudgement, Mark Greene passes away, and then his son dies. I mean the guy can't even catch a break. But I will say he does try to have a bit of a positive attitude throughout most of the series, he I think grows the most throughout the show.
Dennis Gants death is why I couldn’t understand why he treated Lucy so badly. He saw first hand what a mentor treating somebody so harshly could lead to. I know he had just had his heartbroken by Anna but that was no excuse.
@@piperjaycie Everybody's different and treats issues differently, Lucy had a lot more resiliency with how she treated her patients more so than Gant did. I also think by the time season 5 and 6 came around Carter started to come a little bit more confident with himself but that confidence started to go to borderline arrogance with his students and that guilt from his own arrogance is what led to him having this downfall at the end of season 6.
@@piperjaycie in fairness, Lucy kinda started out on the wrong foot, when she intimated that she could do an IV, when she couldn't, and she let that lie continue...doesn't really foster trust in a mentor/mentee relationship
This scene always brings me to tears. I love how Benton is the only one that can reach Carter, and especially as he was Carter's mentor over the years. It's quite fitting and both Actors were at the Supreme top of their game here. I miss when this show was on. I watched all of these episodes the nights they originally aired. You were NOBODY is you mjissed an episode and couldn't talk about it the next Friday morning.
Carter is one of the lucky ones. An addict with people around him who care about him and who have the medical knowledge of how to deal with it. I didn't have that. In fact, my brother told me no when I asked him for help. His wife is a doctor. I had to hit rock bottom on my own and decide it was time to get help on my own. It's the most effective way, granted. But certainly the least pleasant, apart from dying due to overdosing. I'm just grateful that my mother decided to emigrate to The Netherlands from Poland, before I was born, so that I could have decent healthcare and many opportunities.
Benton was such a hard-ass, but clearly he had a gentle and compassionate side. I so wish I'd had a "big brother" type friend like Carter had in Benton.
I love Carter and Peters relationship.....There amazing friends......Peter really cares about him.......Getting on a plane with him.......And making sure he gets the help he needs.......Thats a true friend........
One of the things this story revealed was that Carter was never allowed to ask for help growing up. He was always the dependable one, and when he is the one who needed help, he couldn’t ask for it.
@@Harry-bn5mp You have to be kidding, right? If he was some hermit living in a cave, without anybody depending on him, you might have a case. Carter could be an ambulance driver and this shit would need to get addressed pretty much the same way. Not to mention that outside of the people in the room genuinely caring for him, their heads would role if he ended up seriously hurting or killing a patient later on.
I still remember that scene when he takes the pain pill right after his first back and then rushes to the bathroom to spit it out. The acting was amazing!
The relationship between those two was one of the best parts of the show. Two guys who couldn't stand each other in the beginning, became the most inseparable of friends. What a story, told so well.
The relationship between them is dynamic..(LaSalle and whyle). Such a great show and it still stands the test of time so many great actors and actresses got to show what they had in range and they ended up having amazing careers, goes to show when you have a perfect trifecta of actors, writers and producers you end up with long lasting tv gold. Love this show .
Benton and Carter had such a deep amount of respect for each other. i remember towards the end when Carter had the surgery and Benton was in the private sector and the moment they shared was so awesome. after all that time their relationship was still stronger than ever. great show, if you haven't seen it, stream it!
All these years later, I still cry when i watch this scene. ER is one of my all-time favorite shows. The fact that he developed his drug issue because he was stabbed at the hospital really makes it even more devastating 😢
Only on ER could such a stirring scene also make you chuckle. Weaver: “Show us your wrists!” Carter: “Are we looking for track marks?” Weaver: “yeah” (Carter pulls up sleeves) Carter: “Well, there. You see? You want me to roll up my sleeves?” Weaver: “Take off your watch.” Carter: “Uhhhh, you know?...” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love weaver in this scene. Because you can see her affliction for him not following her rules. She who likes to be in control of everything. I also love that she stays in his way for him not tô leave. IF one thing she ever demonstrated was that she would not run away from a fight.
The one who loved him most remained silent in the room. But he was the one that wouldn’t let John go. He was the one that got him on the plane. And in that final scene didn’t we all know Peter was going to be in the seat beside him?
I've worked with countless doctors and surgeons in my career. One General Practitioner (GP) I worked with told me her job was so stressful, she smoked THC nearly every night. Many surgeons I knew either flirted with everyone outrageously, had affairs, or drank nearly every night. Pain killer addiction in the medical world is a huge problem. In my line of work, we've had top surgeons and doctors addicted - it's too easy to get narcotics and many times they can't cope without them. We see and deal with so many awful things - stuff you would never tell your family or closest friends - and we have many nightmares and sleepless nights.
Night flight to Atlanta. I remember the "old days" (before airplanes became like crammed sardine cans). It was great to fly at night. The peace and quiet of that interval in time. Once I was on a flight with less than 20 passengers. So fantastic to have the whole row to myself and all the attention.
Benton’s response to Carter’s punch just demonstrated the powerful script and great characters of the series. Benton nurtured Carter from the very beginning. He even travelled with him on the plane. That punch hurt Cater more than Benton. Absolutely brilliant performances and TV series.
Having lost several classmates I went to school with because of addictions this is very still relevant storyline. it's amazing and it speaks to the power of the show and the writing and acting ability of the show that a show that started in 1994 ended in 2009 12 years later still has storylines that are relevant today. I don't know what that says about our society as a whole the fact that the storylines are still so relevant but the fact that they are speaks to the strength of the show and how it dealt with a real issues and actually accurately showed for the most part the human consequences of behavior.
What stings even more than being in the same room as the patient that stabbed him and Lucy is that he’s going to Atlanta for 90 days, where Dennis Gant was from before moving to Chicago.
Yeah that story line was so sad. Poor Gant had no support and was in a super competitive and harsh environment with no one to back him up. Pressure like that must be horrendous. This is what I love about ER is the fact that they tackled so many uncomfortable topics, topics that are still having to be challenged now, let alone the 20 odd years ago.
Anyone notice each of them had a unique role in the intervention? Greene: Served as the pitchman, and assured Carter they would do everything to help him when he came back from treatment. Anspaugh: Made it clear to Carter how serious the situation was, but that he was in a judgment-free zone. Weaver: Wanted Carter to see the physical effects of his drug use. Chen: Wanted Carter to know how his drug use was affecting his work and nearly killed a patient. Benton: The man who grabbed Carter’s hand before he fell off the cliff. Showed how much he cared about Carter by going to Atlanta with him.
“Carter, if you wanna fight that’s cool but either way you’re getting your ass in that van” Powerful moment, Benton just flat out ignores the fact that Carter just punched him in the face and refuses to give up
This is the best episode ever. I constituted tough love from so many people, that is to save the one (Carter). This is ER’s best storyline ever…The world needs more loving tough love.
Almost the exact same thing happened to me at work about 5 years back, except it was just one manager and I wasn't a doctor. Also, they didn't catch me mainling fentanyl at work. Not saying I didn't either, just that I never got caught. Which means in my case, my manager kept his eye on me, saw the signs, and decided to intervene on my behalf. He saved my life. Told me flat out that I had to get clean if I wanted to work there anymore. That they would help me and that my job would be there, waiting for me when I got back.
The friendship that Benton and Carter formed throughout the seasons was amazing to watch. He understood what he needed to say to Carter in order to get him to rehab. He was scared when Carter was stabbed and almost died. Out of anyone in the hospital (besides Cleo) he truly ended up caring for Carter.
Probably one of the first….if not the first show to tackle what was still a fairly unheard of issue that was quietly creeping up all over the country. Groundbreaking
A few scenes before this we got Mark and Kerry discussing Carter's addiction, and Kerry is about to cry. Kerri asking Mark, "How did we let this happen?" They were kinda like parents to him. Season 6 is my favorite season. Between all the new additions, Carter/Lucy/addiction storyline, Mark and his father reconnecting, Carol/Luka/Doug triangle. It's the season I've watched the most.
Benton was such a phenomenal character. Flawed, layered, emotional, powerful.
When Carter got stabbed, it really showed how much Benton loves Carter.
The connection between Carter and Benton was arguably one of the biggest draws of the show - it outlasted the departures of other doctors and still stayed strong through the entirety of the series.
I mean, that's what made all of the early season characters so good. They all felt like real people. They had flaws, some of them bigger than others, but they also all had redeeming traits. Even the characters I hated like Romano and Weaver. The reason the later seasons struggled was the writers couldn't match the depth of these characters.
Benton was one of the greatest ER character ever.
Probably the show’s most complex character, and La Salle just played him on so many levels it was mastery as a television actor.
Noah Wylie was criminally underrated.
He is a great actor.
@Alexis Cou
The guy has to eat too you know, LoL.
I actually never saw any of those.
My understanding is that he wanted to do something family oriented his kids could watch. They're not to everyone's taste. He's said a number of times he did Falling Skies because his son wanted his dad to fight space aliens. lol. I love Noah
He really is!
Well, we’ll all get to see him in the “Leverage” reboot. He’ll be taking over the role that Timothy Hutton originated.
I read that Spielberg wanted him for Saving Private Ryan but there were scheduling issues
The only person to not speak in the room, yet had the strongest voice in the end. Benton was rough around the edges, but he really did have a heart of gold. I loved this show!
Carter was always Benton’s boy. Their careers took different paths and Greene definitely played his part as the mentor figure, but Carter always was and always would be Benton’s student.
The costuming in this scene is very telling. Mark, Deb, Weaver, and Anspaugh are all dressed as doctors, lab-coats/equipment etc, and they all speak in terms of what he could lose in his job/career. Benton is dressed as a “civilian”, and is the one who follows him as he tries to leave, and is the one who taps into a baser level of human feeling, which is why Carter lashes out and hits him. But also why Carter accepts his help.
Just a lovely detail in a very powerful scene.
And that’s why I have always loved ER
I love how this show is like 20 years old and looks so fresh like it could air nowadays.
I've thought that too.
It's timeless
Exactly ! This show holds up so well. This could easily destroy some of the new shows out now. The acting and writing is on another level.
@@djrommybalibalita5747 Agreed! It makes me say "Gray's Anatomy who??" Lol
If you stick to costume design that's timeless, rather than trendy, that helps significantly. But overall, it's a great show!
He cared about Carter so much he flew with him. Even in the meeting room you can see how quiet but hopeful Benton is. There is no way he would let that kid ruin his life
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I never saw the show. Carter is lucky to have a friend like Benton
He was incredibly lucky to have SO many people who loved & cared about him.
Carter is Benton's boy!
I just started binge-watching the show on HBO Max and I love the relationship between Benton and Carter. Benton's hard on him, but it's only 'cause he genuinely cares for him.
The punch to Benton face hurt Carter more than it hurt Benton. What a moving scene.
Great comment. It's the only punch I recall Carter ever throwing. It shows him better than anyone else's words could what's happened to him
That's the moment Carter knew he was out of control
Benton could a serious prick but he loved the people he worked with
@vintagetvandexciting no. GREENE is Carter's mentor. BENTON is Carter's friend.
Who's cutting onions... I mean...
The acting in this scene is phenomenal. You can see how uncomfortable Carter is when he realises what's about to happen. He knows there's no point in denying it, but he still doesn't want to admit it, because he's ashamed, and you can see it so clearly in his body language.
Just the way when he shrugs, his arm hits the blinds, because that's how it is in real life, things don't go smooth for the sake of a dramatic movie scene. I also love how he fights the tears two times before he finally gives in and cries and shows his emotions. Before that he's just gone on autopilot, shoving the emotions away. All those little details is what makes the dramatic scenes of ER so good. You actually feel what the characters feel. Most other shows just try to make scenes like this as dramatic as possible with characters screaming and crying hysterically.
Very well said
This comment is perfection 👌🏼
Amazing comment "chef kiss" hitting the blinder was probably a mistake by N. Wyle but they didn't stop the scene. But yeah I like it, it shouldn't be perfect like it's more realistic.
Exactly. Which is why Noah was such a dynamo for ER's flow - he killed all the subtle pieces of the emotional spectrum between calm and intense.
yes. and only Benton saw the thruth behind the lies. only he know , something is not right with carter, he changed.
The way Benton put his hand on the back of his head to bring him in for the hug. 👌🏻perfect.
I've only seen Benton do that tender little side-of-the-head kiss he does with one other male on the show, and that was his son. He loves Carter so much. I always lose it with this scene
@@presentfuture7563 Im sorry, but GREY'S ANATOMY" simply doesn't hold a candle 2 "ER"...this entire scene is what true acting is about...it doesn't "FEEL" like they're acting at all...it looks, sounds and most importantly feels like a family reaching out to their family
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Argument from me: 0%
Agreement: 100%
It's those many years as an attending and as a surgeon. Benton knows how to hug people to give them the best privacy for tears.
He hugs him the exact same way in the very last episode.
Benton and Carter are one of the best TV friendships in all of American television.
Benton may have the personality of wet sand but he loved his lil brother...
They are good friends in real life too.
Yes. Two people from vastly different backgrounds with a rock-solid bond.
Carter, Benton, and Greene... What great characters!
Peter Benton finally showed his affection for Carter. It was beautiful to see.
The way Carter clung to Benton so desperately...that's when I lost it completely. It's clear that Carter grew up in an emotionally constipated environment so I've always thought it was so ironic that someone as emotionally restrained as Benton would be the perfect 'big brother'/mentor for Carter. They had amazing chemistry and I loved that Peter was the one who was there for Carter when his life was probably at its lowest point and then again with the kidney transplant storyline. Amazing acting this wonderful cast and brilliant writing.
DarlingNikki2 i frequently tell people that Benton saved Carter’s life 3 times. Operating on him after the stabbing, interjecting during his transplant ... and getting him in that van.
I think what made the first 8 seasons of the show so special was that it wasn’t just rooted in romantic relationships. The friendships were just as important.
Aaron Burgin when it was apparent to me was when he was working on Carter right after the stabbing. When he was told what happened, he went to Carter, to Lucy, & back to Carter. Carter knew he would be fine when he saw that Benton was the doctor working on him.
Benton has always had love for Carter.
His affection for Carter was seen when he bought Carter his first embroidered Dr.’s coat after he graduated.
Carters nightmare journey started with a camera move that revealed Lucy, ends with a camera move that reveals Benton.
I love how when Carter first enters the next shot is Benton looking straight at him. Out of all the people in that room he respected Benton the most and the disappointment on Benton's face is so apparent. When Carter breaks down it's so heartwarming how Peter embraces him like family.
The moment Carter starts sobbing, you can tell he desperately needed Benton to hug him and he was like, 'Oh, no, stop it, I don't do that, damn it, come 'ere, I'm gonna help you little brother'
I loved the Carter/Benton bromance so much. They started off rocky and hit plenty of bumps along the way, but in the end, they were truly brothers from other mothers.
Noah Wyle is a tremendous actor. This storyline with him battling his demons should have been an award winning caliber performance for the actor.
Benton didn’t just put Carter on the plane. He actually went with him. One of the few scenes where you can see that despite everything he does care about Carter A LOT.
Carter and Benton are friendship goals
Benton was the truest friend ever, being willing to throw the hard words at Carter when he needed to have it happen. Carter was in friggin' denial all the way up to that sidewalk, so Benton knew he had to hit him where it hurt -- and it worked.
I've commented on this before. But I just love how Benton still takes a stand for his one time student! And how he stands with him on his side!
There’s no better scene than 4:48 as camera slowly pans right and you see Benton was on the plane with him - accompanying his best friend to rehab.
I remember watching this scene. It stuck with me for so long. It's like one of the most poignant scenes of ER.
As someone who lived on this show,you have about 108 scenes,just as good or better.
The acting here is unbelievable
They don't make shows like this anymore.
Agreed Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Med are good shows but they'll never measure up to ER
@@jenniferrodriguez6085 no matter what I watch I always go back to this show!
Yeah in today's shows everything is personal, everyone thinks about themselves not the others. It is what we see in the real world but you we don't want to watch that on the TV too
That's for dang sure~~All these medical shows that have been on over the past will never come close to to E.R.~~I still binge watch every single season and episode every couple months~~Never gets old~~Gotta admit I'm kinda into "House" cause he's such a nut~~lol~~
Dreez76 Copy that.
Some shows remain powerful and relevant no matter when they are made. This is absolutely one of them
For someone that been through a Sb going through addiction to Opioids and pain killers this episode really hit close to home.. First your blindsided by the people who care about you, then you lie, then you’re in denial, then your angry, then frustrated, then emotional... This episode hit an addictive person right on the money.. Praying for anyone who has this issue. It’s not fun.
Good words
Been there
I hope you're doing better! Merry Christmas!
Benton reminds me of my husband. Always the quietest with the loudest influence. I have to remind him of how powerful his voice is especially with our children
Peter always had his back. This show will NEVER go out of style
I always felt in my heart that Carter was the younger brother of Peter. Peters always watching out for his brother
This makes me cry every time the love Benton showed Carter sat with him on the plane told him he could do it and succeed in rehab
I think that made carter even more stronger to have Benton by his side for rehab!
Dr Benton, the real MVP…. All day everyday. ❤️
Yep. I'm watching this before lunch and already I have cried. This show... Plus, like everyone else, I love John Carter. Who wouldn't?
Anyone can "succeed" in rehab so long as you play by the rules. They tell you everything you need to know in the first 48 hours. The next 28 days are just a repeat and for the individual to dry/clean out.
Rehabs aren't about actual healing. They've become money making ventures so long as the insurance companies continue to pay out
What a powerful scene. Noah Wyle does an incredible job playing a cornered addict. And I absolutely love Eriq La Salle and Anthony Edwards here. Benton, who’s usually all no-nonsense and moody, acts like a loving big brother. It’s so clear how much he cares about Carter, even though John’s no longer his apprentice. Mark, who is usually mild, is stern yet supportive. For me, it’s ER at its best: incredible cast, gripping story, great team dynamics.
I always cry when Carter cries! When Carter cries, you know something is seriously wrong! Carter and Benton were my favorites, and Carter took Lucy's death so hard! But this great Dr. overcame it all! And he went through renal failure, and the death of his son Joshua! Rest in peace Joshua! Even though this show was a drama, it felt like the characters were so real! To me this show was the best show that ever aired, and there will never be a better show than ER!
That line about the watch still sticks with me, all these years later. Kerry knew what was what.
Yup. I watched this show as a kid with my family in the '90s, and that bit is probably the most specific line or detail I remember.
Dr. Benton is a true friend...
I hope so after the sucker punch to the face .?? XD
2020 if this was new on air
BLM would protest in Benton's name
Yes he is.
@@Truth72500 Yeah, and he would tell them to go f themselves lol
How dare they corner him like that.His life his business
I'm glad that Benton not only was able to get him onto the plane but actually got on with him. One of my favorite scenes of this show, just so emotional.
I think this is one of the best scenes in the carter-benton relationship (and there are many great scenes)
I haven't watched this show since I was like 10 years old. Just watched this scene, and started crying at the end... I need to rewatch this show as an adult.
Andrew, absolutely have to agree with you. This scene brought tears to my eyes. Maybe one of the first times that I actually saw Benton as being a caring individual.
I agree especially when carter got stabbed and lost Lucy and got the worse of it when had a drug substance problem.
Another great one is when Benton transfers to another hospital “Hey Peter, I’m a good doctor because of you.” “No you’re not but keep trying.” Even as he walks out the door Benton still pushes Carter to work harder.
@@dangurney1042 that episode was Episide 10 I'll be home for Christmas from season 8
Benton was always tough on Carter, but he showed how much he loves and cares about him.
I remember watching this episode back in 2010 when I was 15, this storyline was one of my favourites and Carter was my favourite character. I remember thinking how well they portrayed addiction, despite being 15 with no experience or thorough understanding of addiction, this scene was extremely powerful and it stuck with me. I'm now 27, and 12 years after first watching this scene here I am again, re-watching it, except this time with my own personal experience with addiction to painkillers. I didn't think it was possible for this scene to be even more powerful but watching it now with a deeper understanding of just how Carter feels, god this is one of my favourite scenes of all time in any TV series or movie. It will stay with me for the rest of my life.
I watched this years ago. Never knowing the pain of addiction. Im 40 broke my back at 18 and have been an addict to codeine/ morphine for a while. The drs in the UK used to just throw medication at you. Never monitoring you. I love this clip because they all cared about them. Am struggling badly. I still work full time and everything but it is evil. I wish u all the best.x
I watched it as a teen when it originally aired. I had a lot of experience with addiction by that point, multiple adults in my immediate and extended family, and I also thought it was very well done. This is the first time I’m rewatching it but it’s stuck with me all this time. I think I’m gonna binge the series, I’ve never rewatched it.
Me too
Thank you for sharing your story. Having a close friend who's battled addiction, Noah Wylie NAILED this scene. The perfect blend of denial, paranoia, and deflecting blame... this scene was so well done!
My wife and I watched the pilot to this in 1994, we were hooked within the first ten minutes, there has never been anything else like it!
Me too!! I watched from the beginning until the end. ER was my show.
Same here! I was hooked and spent the next 15 years watching it.
Same!❤
ANSPAUGH: "Is that it?"
BENTON: "No." (Read: "Hell, no.")
The only person who could have possibly gotten through to Carter in that moment was Benton, and he did. This story arc really showcased the respect and care these two men have for each other. It's beautiful and humbling.
Benton and Carter had unbelievable chemistry. They were like brothers. Great acting by Eric LaSalle and Noah Wylie.
These two actors, inTHIS scene, absolutely both deserved Emmys for their performance. 100% totally believable,made me forget for a minute that I was watching actors...outstanding!!
It’s truly touching to see how much everyone cares for Carter, especially Mark, Kerry, and Peter. They did everything they could to help him get better.
Even Anspough I'd say
The only one not to speak at all during the intervention, was the only one capable of saving Carter
Greene?
@@RetroGamer8048 Benton
@@cathleenwarner1778 he had to wait for the right time to speak.
Right…. Benton.
The stuff Benton had to say wasn't for other people to hear. Also, talk is cheap. Benton was going to wrestle him into the van.
Teacher and apprentice became a blood brothers relationship. Once you respect someone that inner voice inside you always listens to what they have to say.
Poor Carter. He felt so guilty over not being able to help Lucy. He could be an ass at times but I felt so sorry for him.
And having gotten stabbed himself he feels even more guilty knowing how brutally she died.
Not to mention the guilt at what happened with his cousin, being blamed by their cold-ass grandparents when he was trying to help.
@@DarlingNikki2 His grandmother never blamed him.
It took rewatching the show to realize that Benton and Carter were really the best characters to watch 2 phenomenal actors performing at a stellar rate. Benton really becomes more nurturing and kinder to Carter once he himself becomes a father. But always Carter was this little annoying brother to him, especially in the beginning, but eventually involves it evolves into a very deep brotherly love and bond The early season where Carter wants Benton to come to his family graduation,. Benton is too arrogant to even realize that Carter really wants him to come bcause he highly admires him as a friend. And then you see the evolution of their bond, when Carter gets stabbed in season. 6 Benton is going crazy to save him him running down the stairs still give me goosebumps, it's very adorable
I think all need a Peter Benton is our lives. Someone that won’t let us be subpar, someone that always demands us to be excellent in the things we do, someone that we can respect. And can breath life into us
At the end when they pan out & Benton is with him... 😭😭
That's a REAL friend!
Benton loved Carter.
Carter was very lucky to have a good friend like Peter to help him out through his personal struggles
I kind of feel bad for Carter, there's so much loss and pain in his life. His brother died at a very young age, his mother became very distant, his cousin had an overdose, he and Lucy get stabbed and she dies before he can apologize for his misjudgement, Mark Greene passes away, and then his son dies. I mean the guy can't even catch a break. But I will say he does try to have a bit of a positive attitude throughout most of the series, he I think grows the most throughout the show.
don't forget his guilt over Dennis Gant's suicide
Dennis Gants death is why I couldn’t understand why he treated Lucy so badly. He saw first hand what a mentor treating somebody so harshly could lead to. I know he had just had his heartbroken by Anna but that was no excuse.
@@piperjaycie Everybody's different and treats issues differently, Lucy had a lot more resiliency with how she treated her patients more so than Gant did. I also think by the time season 5 and 6 came around Carter started to come a little bit more confident with himself but that confidence started to go to borderline arrogance with his students and that guilt from his own arrogance is what led to him having this downfall at the end of season 6.
@@piperjaycie in fairness, Lucy kinda started out on the wrong foot, when she intimated that she could do an IV, when she couldn't, and she let that lie continue...doesn't really foster trust in a mentor/mentee relationship
Agree 100% about his growth. The difference between him in the beginning and end is so stark, well acted and well written.
This scene always brings me to tears. I love how Benton is the only one that can reach Carter, and especially as he was Carter's mentor over the years. It's quite fitting and both Actors were at the Supreme top of their game here. I miss when this show was on. I watched all of these episodes the nights they originally aired. You were NOBODY is you mjissed an episode and couldn't talk about it the next Friday morning.
Carter is one of the lucky ones.
An addict with people around him who care about him and who have the medical knowledge of how to deal with it.
I didn't have that. In fact, my brother told me no when I asked him for help. His wife is a doctor.
I had to hit rock bottom on my own and decide it was time to get help on my own. It's the most effective way, granted.
But certainly the least pleasant, apart from dying due to overdosing.
I'm just grateful that my mother decided to emigrate to The Netherlands from Poland, before I was born, so that I could have decent healthcare and many opportunities.
Always liked to see how he acted around patients who had this background after he comes back to work. It was a nice touch
Benton was such a hard-ass, but clearly he had a gentle and compassionate side. I so wish I'd had a "big brother" type friend like Carter had in Benton.
I love Carter and Peters relationship.....There amazing friends......Peter really cares about him.......Getting on a plane with him.......And making sure he gets the help he needs.......Thats a true friend........
The worst lies we tell are the ones we tell ourselves
aint that the fucking thruth
So very true...
#truth💯
facts!
@@actuary33 And the first ones.
This was my favorite show growing up. I miss these people in my life every Thursday night
Well said x me too
One of the things this story revealed was that Carter was never allowed to ask for help growing up. He was always the dependable one, and when he is the one who needed help, he couldn’t ask for it.
How dare they corner him like that.His life his business
@@Harry-bn5mp That is not the way addiction works, especially not when you start endangering other people's lives, which he was by this point
@@Harry-bn5mp You have to be kidding, right? If he was some hermit living in a cave, without anybody depending on him, you might have a case. Carter could be an ambulance driver and this shit would need to get addressed pretty much the same way. Not to mention that outside of the people in the room genuinely caring for him, their heads would role if he ended up seriously hurting or killing a patient later on.
@@Harry-bn5mp they're being true friends. And hes a doctor and his addiction can endanger the life of patients
@@Harry-bn5mp It's called an intervention.
Peter and Carter's friendship was fantastic.
I still remember that scene when he takes the pain pill right after his first back and then rushes to the bathroom to spit it out. The acting was amazing!
Benton and Carter's friendship was the best thing about ER, other than the dozens of other things great about ER.
ER has never me cry so much watching a TV series. This is one of the best series ever
The GOLD STANDARD.🏆
The fact that Benton was there with Carter speaks volumes
Wow, after all these years, that scene still chokes me up.
Me too
The relationship between those two was one of the best parts of the show. Two guys who couldn't stand each other in the beginning, became the most inseparable of friends.
What a story, told so well.
One of the best ER scene of the entire show and I've watched every season. Such real emotion.
True
Staff: is that it?
Benton: No.
Chills.
the staff you're reffering is Former Medical Chief Dr. Donald Anspaugh so he's clearly not just a staff
That always pissed me off when Anspaugh was so dismissive. F him. You'd think he'd have been more understanding about things after losing Scott.
The relationship between them is dynamic..(LaSalle and whyle). Such a great show and it still stands the test of time so many great actors and actresses got to show what they had in range and they ended up having amazing careers, goes to show when you have a perfect trifecta of actors, writers and producers you end up with long lasting tv gold. Love this show .
This was such a powerful episode. I loved the dynamic between Carter and Benton throughout.
Benton cares so much about Carter, he would take a beating for him, even if it's from him.
Love how the first person he sees and locks eyes with is Benton, the person he wants acceptance from most in this world
Benton and Carter had such a deep amount of respect for each other. i remember towards the end when Carter had the surgery and Benton was in the private sector and the moment they shared was so awesome. after all that time their relationship was still stronger than ever. great show, if you haven't seen it, stream it!
All these years later, I still cry when i watch this scene. ER is one of my all-time favorite shows. The fact that he developed his drug issue because he was stabbed at the hospital really makes it even more devastating 😢
I'd be so lucky to have friends that care about me me like that.
Only on ER could such a stirring scene also make you chuckle.
Weaver: “Show us your wrists!”
Carter: “Are we looking for track marks?”
Weaver: “yeah”
(Carter pulls up sleeves)
Carter: “Well, there. You see? You want me to roll up my sleeves?”
Weaver: “Take off your watch.”
Carter: “Uhhhh, you know?...” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Weaver once again has to play the bad cop -- it's one of the things she was best at.
I love weaver in this scene. Because you can see her affliction for him not following her rules. She who likes to be in control of everything. I also love that she stays in his way for him not tô leave. IF one thing she ever demonstrated was that she would not run away from a fight.
Just changes the subject. 😂😂
The acting here is on a level that only the real thing understands. Powerful.
Love this scene. Shows how much deep down Benton truly cared for Carter. He refused to give up on his former student, no matter what.
I remember this scene so vividly, back when it originally aired. Not a lot of shows will bring me to tears, but this scene did.
The one who loved him most remained silent in the room.
But he was the one that wouldn’t let John go. He was the one that got him on the plane.
And in that final scene didn’t we all know Peter was going to be in the seat beside him?
I've worked with countless doctors and surgeons in my career. One General Practitioner (GP) I worked with told me her job was so stressful, she smoked THC nearly every night. Many surgeons I knew either flirted with everyone outrageously, had affairs, or drank nearly every night. Pain killer addiction in the medical world is a huge problem. In my line of work, we've had top surgeons and doctors addicted - it's too easy to get narcotics and many times they can't cope without them. We see and deal with so many awful things - stuff you would never tell your family or closest friends - and we have many nightmares and sleepless nights.
Night flight to Atlanta. I remember the "old days" (before airplanes became like crammed sardine cans). It was great to fly at night. The peace and quiet of that interval in time. Once I was on a flight with less than 20 passengers. So fantastic to have the whole row to myself and all the attention.
I loved the way Benton said that carter could fight if he wanted do...but either way he was getting in the van
A lot of people would have given up right there, but Benton isn't like that. I think that's what broke Carter's attitude.
@@TuliTheUnruly that and after he punched him, he realized how much it had changed him in a way.
That's the way true friends/brothers talk and feel toward each other. I've been there; I know.
Just watched this for the first time. The acting in this show always amazes me.
After all these years I still haven’t found a show that comes close to ER…it was perfect
Benton’s response to Carter’s punch just demonstrated the powerful script and great characters of the series. Benton nurtured Carter from the very beginning. He even travelled with him on the plane. That punch hurt Cater more than Benton. Absolutely brilliant performances and TV series.
The way Benton said 'NO'...he wasn't going to give up on Carter like everyone else in his life has 😢💔👊👊👊
This was one of my favorite episodes in the whole series.
Having lost several classmates I went to school with because of addictions this is very still relevant storyline. it's amazing and it speaks to the power of the show and the writing and acting ability of the show that a show that started in 1994 ended in 2009 12 years later still has storylines that are relevant today. I don't know what that says about our society as a whole the fact that the storylines are still so relevant but the fact that they are speaks to the strength of the show and how it dealt with a real issues and actually accurately showed for the most part the human consequences of behavior.
What stings even more than being in the same room as the patient that stabbed him and Lucy is that he’s going to Atlanta for 90 days, where Dennis Gant was from before moving to Chicago.
Yeah that story line was so sad. Poor Gant had no support and was in a super competitive and harsh environment with no one to back him up. Pressure like that must be horrendous. This is what I love about ER is the fact that they tackled so many uncomfortable topics, topics that are still having to be challenged now, let alone the 20 odd years ago.
Watching this again, all these years later, I cried.
Hard not to.😢
Anyone notice each of them had a unique role in the intervention?
Greene: Served as the pitchman, and assured Carter they would do everything to help him when he came back from treatment.
Anspaugh: Made it clear to Carter how serious the situation was, but that he was in a judgment-free zone.
Weaver: Wanted Carter to see the physical effects of his drug use.
Chen: Wanted Carter to know how his drug use was affecting his work and nearly killed a patient.
Benton: The man who grabbed Carter’s hand before he fell off the cliff. Showed how much he cared about Carter by going to Atlanta with him.
“Carter, if you wanna fight that’s cool but either way you’re getting your ass in that van”
Powerful moment, Benton just flat out ignores the fact that Carter just punched him in the face and refuses to give up
This is the best episode ever. I constituted tough love from so many people, that is to save the one (Carter). This is ER’s best storyline ever…The world needs more loving tough love.
At the beginning I did not like Dr. Benton but by the end he was a favorite.
Kat hie He can be tough but deep down it’s because he cares.
Ditto, but it took me a while to see he meant well.
Talented surgeon, complex man
Love Benton, Eriq la Salle is brilliant
@@babybobs6 This!!
Almost the exact same thing happened to me at work about 5 years back, except it was just one manager and I wasn't a doctor. Also, they didn't catch me mainling fentanyl at work. Not saying I didn't either, just that I never got caught. Which means in my case, my manager kept his eye on me, saw the signs, and decided to intervene on my behalf.
He saved my life. Told me flat out that I had to get clean if I wanted to work there anymore. That they would help me and that my job would be there, waiting for me when I got back.
I was just about to suggest this one. This Benton and Carter moment, coupled with the music kills me. 😢
The friendship that Benton and Carter formed throughout the seasons was amazing to watch. He understood what he needed to say to Carter in order to get him to rehab. He was scared when Carter was stabbed and almost died. Out of anyone in the hospital (besides Cleo) he truly ended up caring for Carter.
ER was so well written. Miss this series.
Benton and Carter's relationship was one of my favorite things about the show in its glory days.
Probably one of the first….if not the first show to tackle what was still a fairly unheard of issue that was quietly creeping up all over the country. Groundbreaking
A few scenes before this we got Mark and Kerry discussing Carter's addiction, and Kerry is about to cry. Kerri asking Mark, "How did we let this happen?" They were kinda like parents to him. Season 6 is my favorite season. Between all the new additions, Carter/Lucy/addiction storyline, Mark and his father reconnecting, Carol/Luka/Doug triangle. It's the season I've watched the most.
Proud to say Eriq is from my home state of Connecticut.
I am from Stamford.
@@catherinetelesco2767 Originally from Hamden, living in Derby for a few years now.
And my first name is actually Catherine too😁