Gideon's Crossing (2000–2001)

Ben Gideon is a doctor of great skill, he also has a great bedside manner. He heads the experimental oncology ward at a fictional teaching hospital in New England. Based on the work of Dr. ... See full summary »

Creator:

Paul Attanasio

Stars:

Andre Braugher, Rubén Blades, Rhona Mitra

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Andre Braugher	...	Dr. Ben Gideon (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Rubén Blades	...	Dr. Max Cabranes (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Rhona Mitra	...	Dr. Alejandra Ollie Klein (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Hamish Linklater	...	Dr. Bruce Cherry (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Ravi Kapoor	...	Dr. Sid Shandar (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Russell Hornsby	...	Dr. Aaron Boies (20 episodes, 2000-2001)
Sophie Keller	...	Dr. Maya Stiles (10 episodes, 2000-2001)

Storyline

Ben Gideon is a doctor of great skill, he also has a great bedside manner. He heads the experimental oncology ward at a fictional teaching hospital in New England. Based on the work of Dr. Jerome Groupman, Gideon fights to inspire the next generation of doctors.

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Plot Keywords:

doctor | hospital | african american

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

ABC

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 2000 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Heel & Toe Films, Touchstone Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Val Kilmer/U2 (2000)

User Reviews

best of a bumper crop

There were three truly breathtaking dramas on American primetime TV during the 2000 season. This one was the best of them. The other two -- The West Wing and The Sopranos -- were (and ARE, as of April 2002) justly celebrated. Gideon's Crossing sadly and inexplicably never found an audience during its brief lifespan, in the press or apparently around the water cooler either. The writing was just as inspired as the other two, the acting just as superb, the content even more profound, and... I just don't get it. And I miss the show sorely, still. R.I.P. And curses to A.B.C., so often the most short-sighted and faithless of the television networks (ask Claire Danes, ask Ted Koppel, ask Sela Ward), for not supporting and nurturing it. In the last couple of episodes the Buddha-like Dr. Gideon's character was besmirched in a way I found incongruous with the earlier, more brilliant episodes. I don't know if this was some last ditch (misguided) effort to invoke better ratings or just an unprovoked lapse on the part of the creators but, whichever, all in all Gideon's Crossing remains -- will ALways remain -- a towering television drama.

The Best Doctors Show Ever, in fact.