St. Elsewhere was the source of entertainment for many as it consisted of macabre comedy with medical drama. It even won an Emmy award. In 1988 when the show ended, the fans were left in utter shock regarding the direction the producers took it. After 6 years of watching St. Elsewhere it was revealed that the whole series was Tommy Westphall’s imagination. Imagine being a dedicated fan only to realize that the events never happened to your favorite characters.