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The Choice

  • Episode aired Oct 5, 1996
  • TV-PGTV-PG
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
151
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Mae Whitman in Early Edition (1996)
AdventureComedyDrama
Gary must choose between stopping a fatal plane crash or saving the life of one girl.Gary must choose between stopping a fatal plane crash or saving the life of one girl.Gary must choose between stopping a fatal plane crash or saving the life of one girl.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
151
YOUR RATING
    • Michael Dinner
  • Writers
    • Bob Brush
    • Patrick Q. Page
    • Vik Rubenfeld
  • Stars
    • Kyle Chandler
    • Shanesia Davis
    • Fisher Stevens
    • Michael Dinner
  • Writers
    • Bob Brush
    • Patrick Q. Page
    • Vik Rubenfeld
  • Stars
    • Kyle Chandler
    • Shanesia Davis
    • Fisher Stevens
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    • 2User reviews
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    Early Edition (1996)
    Shanesia Davis in Early Edition (1996)
    Shanesia Davis in Early Edition (1996)
    Early Edition (1996)
    Early Edition (1996)
    Rya Kihlstedt in Early Edition (1996)
    Rya Kihlstedt in Early Edition (1996)
    Rya Kihlstedt in Early Edition (1996)
    Panther the Cat in Early Edition (1996)
    Fisher Stevens and Kyle Chandler in Early Edition (1996)
    Fisher Stevens and Kyle Chandler in Early Edition (1996)
    Mae Whitman in Early Edition (1996)

    Top cast

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    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Gary Hobson
    Shanesia Davis
    • Marissa Clark
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Chuck Fishman
    John Rubinstein
    John Rubinstein
    • Dr. Marcus
    Rya Kihlstedt
    Rya Kihlstedt
    • Marcia Hobson
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Det. Marion Zeke Crumb
    Morgan McCabe
    Morgan McCabe
    • Nurse
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Amanda Bailey
    James Deuter
    James Deuter
    • Boswell
    Alex Skuby
    Alex Skuby
    • Gino
    • (as Alex C. Skuby)
    Eddie Jemison
    Eddie Jemison
    • Bystander
    • (as Edward Jemison)
    Mary Seibel
    • Receptionist
    Mindy Bell
    • Pregnant Woman
    Mark Morettini
    Mark Morettini
    • Desk Sergeant
    Thomas Mulvihill
    • Policeman in ER
    Deanne Amato
    • Woman Saved from Piano Fall
    • (uncredited)
    Panther the Cat
    • Mr. Snow's Cat
    • (uncredited)
    Ammar Daraiseh
    Ammar Daraiseh
    • Transit Cop
    • (uncredited)
      • Michael Dinner
    • Writers
      • Bob Brush
      • Patrick Q. Page
      • Vik Rubenfeld
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A man asks Gary if he's ever watched Chicago Hope (1994). Mae Whitman the girl who plays Amanda Bailey in this episode, appeared in Chicago Hope as Sara Wilmette from 1996 to 1999.
    • Goofs
      When Gary reads the page about the 6 year old girl being hit by a car, the first and third times the headline is complete, the second time 'officials blame traffic' is missing.
    • Quotes

      Chuck Fishman: The greatest boon to mankind since nontaxable income, and who does it come to? A guy who buys lottery tickets and doesn't cheat.

    • Connections
      References Chicago Hope (1994)

    User reviews2

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    10/10
    Hobson's Choice
    If you're not familiar with the premise of this show, Former stock broker Gary Hobson (Kyle Chandler) starts receiving the Chicago Sun-Times, delivered by an orange cat every morning. However, it is TOMORROW'S edition, hence the moniker of Early Edition for the series. This particular episode was easily the most memorable story in the entire series. I was stunned by the plot device employed to resolve the situation. It's likely that I'll never forget it. I will not give away any details; suffice it to say that if you enjoy irony and plot twists, you'll love this as much as I. When Gary receives tomorrow's paper today during this second episode of the CBS series, he's faced with the choice of saving a little girl from dying of injuries resulting from a hit-and-run accident or try to prevent a plane crash which will end the lives of nearly 200 people. These two tragedies occur in the same afternoon, and Gary cannot be in both places at the same time. A true 'Hobson's Choice'.

    Highly recommended that you rent or buy this as it's now been released on DVD.
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    • stump69
    • Jul 8, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1996 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Three Characters
      • Angelica Films
      • CBS Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 41 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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