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

Sydney Hansen: Robbie's not here yet?
Lynda Hansen: Well, if he wants to live to see his own funeral, he'd better be.

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Your typical heartwarming drama series and the discovery of another beauty Melina Kanakaredes.

NBC has found a nice new hit drama as part of the Friday night lineup and it seems to have once again put NBC back as a major player among the networks. "Providence" a heart-to-heart drama filled with emotions and decisions for real- life situations has viewers feeling amazed. Based in Providence, Rhode Island is Dr. Sydney Hansen(Melina Kanakaredes) who after her mother's death who Kanakaredes character communicates with in flashback manner in every episode when advice is needed, Kanakaredes takes care of her younger sister and small infant along with caring for her stubborn brother and aging father now if that's not enough of a load then the duties as a top female physician should bring poor Sydney down, but never fear her strength and virtue she received from her dead mother journeys her on. NBC must have had the greatest talent scouts or beauty judges out and about their work sure paid off with the discovery of Melina Kanakaredes, I remember the very first episode of "Providence" I watched or perhaps it was the pilot or an advertisement in which a scene that Melina had stripped down to a blue bra and panties "all the oxygen was sucked out of me", she certainly is one of the world's most beautiful women a great discovery for NBC. Believe me you have nothing to lose on a Friday night "Providence" is a great show plus all male viewers and anyone who wants can admire the looks of Melina Kanakaredes.