What is """saint"" elsewhere"?

"""Saint"" Elsewhere" was an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC from 1982 to 1988. It is notable for its realistic and often gritty portrayal of life in a struggling, underfunded hospital, St.%20Eligius%20Hospital (nicknamed "St. Elsewhere" because it was "elsewhere" from the prestigious hospitals usually depicted on TV).

The show featured a large ensemble cast and explored a wide range of medical and social issues. It was praised for its complex storylines, nuanced characters, and willingness to tackle difficult subjects. "St. Elsewhere" is also well-remembered for its surreal and often dreamlike qualities, culminating in its controversial series%20finale, which suggested the entire series was a figment of an autistic child's imagination. This ending remains one of the most debated in television history. The show influenced subsequent medical dramas with its realistic and character-driven approach. Key creative personnel included producers Bruce Paltrow, Mark Tinker and John Masius.