FEEDBACK

Enough with reverential, self-congratulatory articles on the end of “ER.” One of the legacies your paper failed to discuss is how the series failed to acknowledge the existence of Asian American doctors in a meaningful way.

In Chicago, where the show takes place, 15% of physicians are of Asian descent, more than black and Latino physicians combined. Yet John Wells and company waited until the fifth season to add an Asian American regular (Ming-Na), only after casting a Croatian doctor first. That’s a joke. Yes, Parminder Nagra later joined the cast, but she’s British.

Guy Aoki

Los Angeles

Aoki is founding president of Media Action Network for Asian Americans.

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The Times has steadfastly stood by, refusing to admit to the poor quality in television. Now we are asked to believe that “ER,” a soap opera at best, has been handed down by the gods for our enjoyment. “ER” “shines” only because of the poor quality in TV now.

Quit crowing the industry line and admit that television is a wasteland.

Jim Lynch

Cardiff