14K views · 431 reactions | “Law & Order” is returning to NBC and Sam Waterston is resuming his role as attorney Jack McCoy. Listen as he tells Stephen about walking onto the new set for the first time, and stick around for more from the legendary Sam Waterston! | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Facebook

Hapy 85th Birthday Sam Waterson For decades, Sam Waterston has embodied the quintessential American prosecutor, becoming an indelible fixture on television screens. Best known for his iconic, long-running role as Jack McCoy on Law & Order, Waterston brought gravitas, ethical struggle, and dry wit to the legal procedural genre. His portrayal of McCoy—a pragmatic, principled, and endlessly dedicated lawyer—earned him multiple awards and anchored one of TV's most successful franchises. Beyond the c