Providence (1999–2002)

Dr. Sydney Hansen, a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood, California, quits her private practice and returns to her hometown in Providence, Rhode Island after the sudden death of her ... See full summary »

Creator:

John Masius

Stars:

Melina Kanakaredes, Seth Peterson, Mike Farrell

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 13 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Melina Kanakaredes	...	Dr. Sydney Hansen (96 episodes, 1999-2002)
Seth Peterson	...	Robbie Hansen (96 episodes, 1999-2002)
Mike Farrell	...	Dr. James Hansen (96 episodes, 1999-2002)
Paula Cale	...	Joanie Hansen (81 episodes, 1999-2002)
Concetta Tomei	...	Lynda Hansen (63 episodes, 1999-2002)
Dana Daurey	...	Heather Tupperman (60 episodes, 1999-2002)
Samaria Graham	...	Izzy Nunez (53 episodes, 1999-2002)

Storyline

Dr. Sydney Hansen, a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood, California, quits her private practice and returns to her hometown in Providence, Rhode Island after the sudden death of her controling, demanding mother Lynda, in order to keep her dyfunctional family together which a little help and advice from Lynda who gives advice from beyond the grave in helping Sydney deal with her new career as a doctor for the local free clinic and dealing with her distracted veterinarian father Jim, her mixed-up sister Joanie, and younger brother Robbie, a small-time hustler.

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Plot Keywords:

veterinarian | clinic | doctor | plastic surgeon | dream | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

NBC Providence Svenska Fansajt

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vain yksi elämä

Filming Locations:

Chicken Ranch, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Studios, John Masius Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (96 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[after their mother's death]
Joanie Hansen: Do you believe in the afterlife?
Sydney Hansen: I barely believe in this life.

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Soundtracks

"In My Life"
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk (as opening theme)

User Reviews

Finally a good TV series for that is family oriented without exaggerations! The scenery makes me want to visit Rhode Island!

I love the fact that dad, Mike Farrell (MASH) has his clinic in the basement. All those dogs coming in and out is really cute. The younger sister, Joanie, Paula Kyle reminds me of my own baby sister. A little babyish but lovable! The brother Robbie is a nice guy. Hopefully, he will not get addicted to gambling. Dr. Sydney Hansen, played by Melina Kanakaredes, is a beautiful and exotic woman. It is nice to see a woman in such a role. It is also nice to see Leslie Silva playing Dr. Helen Reynolds, breaking some stereotypes there. The mother Linda, Concetta Tomei (China Beach) always showing up in the same outfit is hysterical! I hope the series remains a family type of show. We are enjoying watching it! We loved that show where Joanie ends up using beast milk for her clam chowder recipe.