Goes behind-the-scenes of the multi-Emmy award-winning NBC television hit, "ER," to show the technically demanding job of prop masters Rick Kerns and Rick Ladomade and their crew. See a stunt scene of the collapse of a third floor balcony loaded with party goers and learn how a plastic BBQ and rubber beer cans made it safer for the stunt people. In a scene involving the birth of a baby, see the crew, dressed in scrubs, position and operate an animatronic baby while the scene is actually being filmed. Witness the construction and evolution of the prosthetic for the "pregnant" mother. Also learn how the prop people handle ordinary medical props such as name-tags and stethoscopes and everyday items such as cell phones and pizzas. Comes complete with bonus material and a CD-ROM for students and faculty. Includes suggested curriculum material for television production courses currently taught in university and college Film/TV programs. Includes outtakes and interviews with actors and other ER principals.Part of the JOURNEYS BELOW THE LINE SERIES - see also "24" - THE EDITORS