"That Sound"

This is for anyone (mostly Americans) who have watched "Law and Order."

I'm curious if anyone has figured out what "that sound" is.  I think I know, but I'm not saying yet.

Any takers?

maani wrote: This is for anyone (mostly Americans) who have watched "Law and Order." I'm curious if anyone has figured out what "that sound" is.  I think I know, but I'm not saying yet. Any takers?

I think know what sound you are referring to. 'Law and Order' has been on a few seasons in the UK too. Is it the 'pling pling' sound that accompanies the location ledged between scenes perchance?

If not, I'll just nip out and shoot myself.   

BTW, sorry to hear about Jerry Orbach

 

oh man used to watch law and order all the time! haven't been able to drag myself back to it since orbach died... and i've seen all the reruns, so whats the use?

A couple of years ago I was in a Quiz Team final, which finished a draw. After using  all the "spare" questions up in the tie-break, the question master asked "there is a distinctive noise between scenes in the Tv series "Law and Order" what is it?" Needless to say no one had any idea-most of us being unfamiliar of Law&Order, nevermind some "noise". He said the answer was "the treated sound of monks stamping on the floor". Never understood why anyone would be expected to know that, it but there you go, Maani-is that the answer?

I don't know, I never watch television, so I don't know why I am replying to this thread.

What does the sound sound like? are there soundclips available of the suspected sound? and if so why did the sound did what it did? was it trying to draw attention? did the sound ever got tired of sounding the way it did? why am I asking these questions? does anybody out there ever sounded like the formentioned sounds? should I delete this post? Could it be the sound of a wooden hammer on a wooden surface? who killed JFK? Why can't I come up with noteworthy questions? How did I get involved in this discussion anyway?

I honestly don't know.

There's a promotional tape where they ask the actors of Law & Order Special Victims Unit what the sound is, and each one gives an explanation silliest than the previous, until comes the turn of John Belzer who tries to make a philosophical explanation that results absolutely hilarious, even when the guy is absolutely serious.

The most accurate is the chief of the police who says Ah, that's the Doink Doink.

I really like Law & Order except the one with Vincent D'Onofrio (Criminal Intent) which is the worst TV show I ever seen.

Iván

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Ivan and Sigod:

Re Vincent D'Onofrio, I must disagree.  I think you are confusing "nuanced" with "wooden."

His character is something of a "tortured genius."  I have actually met people like that character, and their mannerisms - stilted, "tight," edgy - are very similar.  Indeed, I wonder whether he actually "studied" people like that before creating the role.

I would agree that he looks "uncomfortable," and even that he makes me uncomfortable to watch him.  But that is exactly why he is such a good actor; his "discomfort" is part of the act, and my "discomfort" is not a result of his acting poorly, but in acting all too well.

Peace.

maani wrote: Ivan and Sigod: Re Vincent D'Onofrio, I must disagree.  I think you are confusing "nuanced" with "wooden." His character is something of a "tortured genius."  I have actually met people like that character, and their mannerisms - stilted, "tight," edgy - are very similar.  Indeed, I wonder whether he actually "studied" people like that before creating the role. I would agree that he looks "uncomfortable," and even that he makes me uncomfortable to watch him.  But that is exactly why he is such a good actor; his "discomfort" is part of the act, and my "discomfort" is not a result of his acting poorly, but in acting all too well. Peace.

Manni

Well I'm glad you enjoy his 'unique' brand of performance but I for one couldn't make it through a full episode and I've tried several times. As you seem to be a fan Manni, I hear that Jerry Orbach was mooted for the role before his death. Would you know if that is correct?

 

maani wrote: Sigod: Not sure what you're asking re Jerry Orbach.  Can you re-phrase?  Thanks. Peace.

Sorry Manni, I believe that Orbach was going to be in 'Criminal Intent' playing the role he had in the original order but due to his cancer and subsequent death, the part was re-written for Vincent D'Onofrio. I just wanted to know if you had heard the same thing.

 

I've not followed Vincent D'Onofrio's career, only saw him 3 times, the first one was his outstanding role as private Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jackett (even though he was a bit over acted at the end), then in Men in Black and it was awful and at last in Criminal Intent, which I found absolutely ridiculous, no accussed or lawyer would accept that kind of behaviour, it's simply imposible.

Iván