Chicago Hope 

The lives and trials of the staff of a major hospital in Chicago.

Creator:

David E. Kelley

Stars:

Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Hector Elizondo

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 23 wins & 108 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Adam Arkin	...	Dr. Aaron Shutt 141 episodes, 1994-2000
Hector Elizondo	...	Dr. Phillip Watters 141 episodes, 1994-2000
Peter Berg	...	Dr. Billy Kronk 106 episodes, 1995-1999
Vondie Curtis-Hall	...	Dr. Dennis Hancock 104 episodes, 1995-1999
Jayne Brook	...	Dr. Diane Grad 103 episodes, 1995-1999
Christine Lahti	...	Dr. Kathryn Austin 97 episodes, 1995-1999
Rocky Carroll	...	Dr. Keith Wilkes 96 episodes, 1996-2000
Mark Harmon	...	Dr. Jack McNeil 95 episodes, 1996-2000
Thomas Gibson	...	Dr. Daniel Nyland / ... 70 episodes, 1994-1998
Mandy Patinkin	...	Dr. Jeffrey Geiger 60 episodes, 1994-2000

Storyline

Television medical drama in soap-opera style. Surgeons Jeffrey Geiger and Aaron Shutte battle valiantly for their patients, often coming into conflict with the hospital administration, run by Dr. Phillip Watters. Their cases are usually ethically complex, highly sensationalistic, and very melodramatic. Meanwhile, Jeffrey and Aaron, who are best friends, commiserate about the shambles their tumultuous personal lives have become....

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Plot Keywords:

medical doctor | medical care | hospital patient | patient | 1990s | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Premiered on a Thursday in the U.S., the same night as ER (1994). "Hope" was trounced in the ratings and moved to another night. Noah Wyle and Peter Berg appeared on each others shows in uncredited or voice-over roles. In one storyline, "Hope" did a commercial that looked exactly like the opening credits to ER (1994).

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Quotes

Dr. Aaron Shutt: [on why he didn't talk with his wife about the problems in their marriage] I was happy! When you're happy and you're tired you go to sleep!

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Crazy Credits

After Christine Lahti joined the ensemble cast in Chicago Hope: Stand (1995), she and Adam Arkin alternated (with one exception) first and second listing in the opening credits. After Lahti left the cast at the end of Season 5, Arkin and Mark Harmon alternated first and second listing.

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Connections

Referenced in The Nanny: California, Here We Come (1999)

User Reviews

a classic

Chicago hope is an absolute classic. David E Kelley triumphed again with this one. Although even I must admit the show grew a little tiresome at the end of its' run, it was still streets ahead of the opposition. The first few years, particularly 94,95, and 96 were just amazing eps', with great true to life (mostly!), well-rounded and heartfelt characters like the eel, camille , schutt and geiger, keeping me tuning in week after week. An awesome show, with such amazingly talented writers and actors! Although not always action packed, the shows deep and subtle storylines would get you hooked, whether 11 (like I was) or 111! I used to love this show so much that i used to beg permission to stay up until 10.30 on a school nite to watch this, and i am sure there were many others just like me! If there are repeats on, please catch them if you can, it will be well worth it! Oh and look out for cameos' by the likes of Julia Styles, Ryan Phillipe, Mena Suvari etc.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chicago Hope

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, David E. Kelley Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (141 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1