Chicago Hope, David E. Kelly's infamous doctor-drama, premiered on September 18, 1994. Six years later, the show was canceled after its final season's finale, which aired on May 4, 2000. Even though "Hope" couldn't beat its direct competitor ER in the ratings race, the show still had a lot of good things going for it. Chicago Hope was nominated for a myriad of highly prestigious awards during its run. Many of these awards were lost to ER and other dramas but leading-lady Christina Lahti did receive both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performances on the show. Critic Mark Harris, even when as far as saying, "Lahti is, no question, the best dramatic actress in prime time." (Entertainment Weekly, Oct. 4, 1996 p.51) Also, Hector Elizondo received an Emmy for his supporting role and people involved in off screen production won multiple awards. Chicago Hope was loved by critics even when being directly compared to ER.
Chicago Hope was basically CBS's answer to ER; a drama about......
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