Chance of a Lifetime (1998)
Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
Director: Deborah Reinisch
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John Ritter as Tom Maguire |
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Katey Sagal as Irene Dunbar |
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Kim Delgado as Lou |
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David Naughton as Art Haber |
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Stan Ivar as Ivan |
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Charles Rahi Chun as Doctor |
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Jean Stapleton as Mrs. Dunbar |
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Julianne Christie as Melissa |
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Lynne Thigpen as Ms. Wood |
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Julie Lauren as Hannah |
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Marie Marshall as Patty |
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Denise Crosby as Katie |
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Michelle Horn as Megan |
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Elise Neal as Amy |
| Writing | Mark Stein | Story |
| Directing | Deborah Reinisch | Director |
| Writing | Renee Longstreet | Teleplay |
| Writing | Mark Stein | Teleplay |
| Production | Karen S. Shapiro | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Vicki Sánchez | Costume Design |
| Editing | Sabrina Plisco | Editor |
| Art | Mimi Gramatky | Production Design |
| Camera | Paul Elliott | Director of Photography |
| Sound | J.A.C. Redford | Original Music Composer |