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    Early Edition

    • TV Series
    • 1996–20001996–2000
    • TV-PGTV-PG
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    7.5/10
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    Kyle Chandler in Early Edition (1996)
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    His name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has twenty-four hours to s... Read allHis name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has twenty-four hours to set things right.His name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has twenty-four hours to set things right.

    IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,975
    95
    • Creators
      • Ian Abrams
      • Bob Brush
      • Patrick Q. Page
    • Stars
      • Kyle Chandler
      • Shanesia Davis
      • Fisher Stevens
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    • Creators
      • Ian Abrams
      • Bob Brush
      • Patrick Q. Page
    • Stars
      • Kyle Chandler
      • Shanesia Davis
      • Fisher Stevens
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    • 53User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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  • Episodes90

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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Gary Hobsonas Gary Hobson
    90 episodes90 eps • 1996–2000
    Shanesia Davis
    • Marissa Clarkas Marissa Clark
    90 episodes90 eps • 1996–2000
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Chuck Fishmanas Chuck Fishman
    48 episodes48 eps • 1996–2000
    Billie Worley
    • Patrick Quinnas Patrick Quinn
    26 episodes26 eps • 1998–1999
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Erica Pagetas Erica Paget
    20 episodes20 eps • 1998–1999
    Myles Jeffrey
    Myles Jeffrey
    • Henry Pagetas Henry Paget
    19 episodes19 eps • 1998–1999
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Det. Marion Zeke Crumbas Det. Marion Zeke Crumb…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1996–2000
    James Deuter
    James Deuter
    • Boswellas Boswell
    9 episodes9 eps • 1996–1997
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Lois Hobsonas Lois Hobson
    8 episodes8 eps • 1998–2000
    Michael Whaley
    Michael Whaley
    • Detective Paul Armstrongas Detective Paul Armstrong
    6 episodes6 eps • 1999–2000
    Constance Marie
    Constance Marie
    • Police Detective Toni Brigattias Police Detective Toni Brigatti…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1998–2000
    Stephen Cinabro
    • Assistant Detectiveas Assistant Detective…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1999
    Mark Morettini
    Mark Morettini
    • Desk Sergeantas Desk Sergeant…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–1999
    Ed Cray
    Ed Cray
    • Bikeras Biker…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1996–2000
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • Miguel Diazas Miguel Diaz
    5 episodes5 eps • 1999–2000
    William Devane
    William Devane
    • Bernie Hobsonas Bernie Hobson
    5 episodes5 eps • 1997–1999
    John M. Watson Sr.
    • Morris Sanfordas Morris Sanford
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–2000
    Ellen Mills
    • Robinas Robin
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997–1998
    • Creators
      • Ian Abrams
      • Bob Brush
      • Patrick Q. Page
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    What would you do if tomorrow's paper came to your door today? If you knew that you were going to die? Be lucky in love unlucky in life? That's what Gary Hobson has to ask himself every day. Gary Hobson is a stockbroker that got fired from his job and his wife found him uninteresting and kicked him out. You see it's quite simple. Everyday an orange cat comes to his door with the paper (a Chicago Sun Times). Gary doesn't know where it comes from. He did a bit of research and found out that a man named Lucis Snow, was an old typesetter and he had the paper before Gary. The day after Snow died, the paper came to Gary. Gary has two friends. Chuck Fishman, who has been best buds with Gary since college. Chuck wants Gary to give him the scores of games, winning lotto numbers, stocks, or even soap opera tips. Marrisa is Gary's blind friend who helps Gary make all the right choices. —Anonymous
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      • What If You Had Tomorrow's News... TODAY?
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The newspaper used by Gary throughout the series was printed by the Chicago Sun-Times for each episode.
    • Goofs
      Throughout mainly the first season, it can be seen that the headlines do not match the columns themselves.
    • Quotes

      Cat: MEOwwwwwwwww.

      [sound of paper landing on floor outside door]

    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Spookies, Action USA, and Alien Private Eye (2019)

    User reviews53

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    I Loved This Show...
    "Early Edition" had to be one of the best shows ever made. It tells the story of a man who gets tomorrow's newspaper today. It had such a clever plot and I had nothing to complain about it except that it was canceled. Every episode was interesting and kept me glued to the T.V.

    My favorite episode was the one that Gary goes back in time to the Chicago Fire. I also liked the first episode, the episode that started it all. I also really enjoyed the episode when the paper and the cat disappear. ( I love that cat). That episode was very interesting.

    I hope one day they bring this show back with new episodes. As for now I watch the reruns of it on PAX. I give this show 10/10 stars.
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    • Does anyone know why Chuck left the series after Season 2?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ban Tin Som
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Three Characters
      • Angelica Films
      • CBS Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 41min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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