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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bolnica Čikago

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many members of the cast have gone on to work together on other series. Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll, Lauren Holly, Roma Maffia, and Stacy Edwards appeared on NCIS (2003). Thomas Gibson and Mandy Patinkin appeared on Criminal Minds (2005). Adam Arkin, Hector Elizondo, Rocky Carroll, Mark Harmon, Ron Silver, and Roma Maffia all appeared on The West Wing (1999). John DiMaggio and Lauren Tom provided voices for Futurama (1999).

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Quotes

Dr. Billy Kronk: [there has been a shooting at a video store and Billy is about to go in to do surgery on a victim. He's putting on a flack jacket. Dr Grad does not want him to go inside] Look! It's bullet proof!
Dr. Diane Grad: Stay with me and I'll buy you one for your birthday.

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Crazy Credits

In the 100th episode, names of executive producers Bill D'Elia and John Tinker were spelled "Bill Delia" and "John T'Inker".

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997)

User Reviews

Life and times of doctors at Chicago Hope Hospital.

Chicago hope is one of the best medical dramas, and television shows in general, I have ever seen. The cast is amazing and includes some of Hollywood's top names. The show follows the lives of numerous doctors through their daily work and personal routines. The show tends to be very dramatic, but it has comedic elements. Each character has their own way of dealing with personal loss and trauma, which is a very common element in Chicago Hope. The characters are all different, with diverse personalities and temperaments. Though there is some jargon, it is mostly explained clearly and easy to follow. I find myself relating to some of the characters and their problems. The episodes are very touching and realistic. The on screen chemistry between the characters is incredible. A glimpse into the everyday life of a typical inner city hospital physician. Two thumbs way up!