May 4, 1992

“A riot is at bottom the language of the unheard.” -- Martin Luther King. I’ve been taught that the best way to learn a language is to try and speak it. This time I’d better just shut up and listen.

w: Nick Harding | d: Eric Laneuville

Vinnie recommends | “Taxi Driver” (1976)

April 13, 1991

This week I helped bring a tiny baby boy into the world. He may not make it. But when the tools of science meet the mysteries of faith, the most powerful of all human miracles is born. It’s called hope.

w: Hollis Rich | d: Charles Haid

November 6, 1990

Getting away with a lie may be a good magic trick ... but honesty works wonders. Vinnie and I started out in opposite directions and ended up at the same place: the truth.

writer | Nick Harding
director | Ed Sherin

October 30, 1990

I guess being a good doctor is like playing the blues ... sometimes you just have to improvise.

teleplay | Michael B. Kaplan
story | Vic Rauseo & Linda Morris
story | Nat Bernstein & Mitchel Lee Katlin
director | Eric Laneuville

guest star | Joe Seneca

music | “Mission: Impossible Theme” by Lalo Schifrin
music | “Stormy Monday” sung by Joe Seneca
music | “Got My Mojo Working” sung by Joe Seneca

October 21, 1990

Two day ago I thought my father was a stubborn old dictator. Amazing how much he’s learned in forty-eight hours.

writer | Nick Harding
director | Brad Silberling

music | “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” by Paul Anka