Crisis Center

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Crisis Center
Genre Drama
Created by Thania St. John [1]
Starring Kellie Martin
Matt Roth
Nia Peeples
Clifton Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Composer Danny Lux
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers Joseph Stern
Thania St. John [1] [2]
[2]
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesThania St. John Project
NBC Studios
Viacom Productions
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseFebruary 28 (1997-02-28) 
April 4, 1997 (1997-04-04)

Crisis Center is an American drama television series [2] that aired on NBC from February 28 until April 4, 1997.

Contents

Premise

The series revolves around a crisis center in San Francisco where they deal with suicidal callers, hostage situations and mothers in labor. [3]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"The Center"Richard Colla Thania St. John February 28, 1997 (1997-02-28)
Kathy fails when trying to talk a caller out of killing himself, later driving the father of the deceased to desperate measures.
2"It's a Family Affair"Michael LangeStory by: Thania St. John & Joshua Stern
Teleplay by: Thania St. John
March 7, 1997 (1997-03-07)
Kathy is asked to help a girl with her alcoholic mother. Dr. Buckley tries to act as a mediator between a paroled drunk driver and a widower.
3"He Said, She Said" John Patterson Emily Skopov March 14, 1997 (1997-03-14)
Kathy tries to help a victim of date-rape. Nando helps an addict who is about to get married.
4"Someone to Watch Over Me"Dan LernerStory by: Thania St. John & Joshua Stern
Teleplay by: Joshua Stern
March 21, 1997 (1997-03-21)
Kathy's father tries to sell the family home. A patient of Lily falls in love with her. Dr. Buckley helps a boxer seeking political asylum.
5"Where Truth Lies"Jace AlexanderStory by: Thania St. John & Paul Brown
Teleplay by: Paul Brown
March 28, 1997 (1997-03-28)
An arrogant doctor joins the staff at the crisis center. A patient of Dr. Buckley claims she witnessed a murder. Lily finds out the identity of her birth mother.
6"Shots"Michael LangeThania St. JohnApril 4, 1997 (1997-04-04)
Gary is wounded and Kathy rushes to his side. Dr. Buckley has to choose between Lily and Stephanie.

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References

  1. 1 2 Richmond, Ray (1997). "Review: 'Crisis Center'". Variety .
  2. 1 2 3 "Crisis Center". The New York Times .
  3. "Crisis Center Cast and Details". TV Guide . Retrieved 2013-01-19.