Cast of ER Cast of ER "ER" is an American drama series that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 until April 2, 2009. The series featured a large ensemble cast that changed dramatically over its long run. The main cast was augmented by a wealth of recurring characters and award-winning guest stars. The original starring cast consisted of Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene, George Clooney as Dr. Douglas "Doug" Ross, Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis, Noah Wyle as medical student (later Dr.) John Carter, and Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton. Julianna Margulies guest starred in the pilot as
How to Avoid Huge Ships confronted by the near presence of a large ship such as a freighter, along with anecdotes and background information such as the capabilities and operating procedures of the large ships. The book won the 1992 Bookseller/Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year and was used to title the first compilation of prize winners, "How to Avoid Huge Ships and Other Implausibly Titled Books" (2008). The book finished third in "The Bookseller"'s 2008 competition for the oddest book title of all time (behind "Greek Rural Postmen and Their Cancellation Numbers" and "People Who Don't Know They're Dead: How They Attach