For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal (1996)
John and Debbie Challender have been trying to conceive a child for ten years. Because this hasn't worked they adopted a son, but Debbie still feels she has missed out on something not knowing what it's like to feel life inside of her. They decide to seek treatment from a so-called 'miracle doctor' Ash at Irvine University. Although John doesn't like the doctor they go ahead with the treatment, which almost kills Debbie. All ends well though and they become the parents of another son. Meanwhile the office manager of Dr. Ash's clinic become more and more suspicious when she finds out that some of his nurses are not licensed RN's.
Director: David Hugh Jones
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Marilu Henner as Debbie Challender |
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Linda Lavin as Marilyn Killane |
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Randle Mell as John Challender |
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Castulo Guerra as Dr. Ricardo Asch |
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Alicia Coppola as Nurse Beth |
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James Sutorius as Sen. Thomas Hayden |
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Carolyn Mignini as Darlene Mettler |
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Jake Sakson as J.R. Challender |
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Forbes Riley as Francine Merrill |
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Cristine Rose as Rina Manelli |
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Lisa Chess as Dr. Chess |
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Peter Crook as Del Roth |
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Gregg Almquist as Pastor Dan Metter |
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Gregg Almquist as Pastor Dan Mettler |
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Pamela Dunlap as Supervisor Maryann |
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Marva Hicks as Receptionist Tanya |
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Cynthia Steele as Receptionist Mardi |
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Largo Woodruff as Nurse Marlene |
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D. Paul Thomas as Atty. Walter Matheson |
| Directing | David Hugh Jones | Director |
| Production | Nan Dutton | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Debra McGuire | Costume Design |
| Camera | Eric Van Haren Noman | Director of Photography |
| Art | Donald Lee Harris | Production Design |
| Production | Jay Benson | Producer |
| Writing | Stephanie Liss | Writer |
| Production | Carol Keith | Production Coordinator |
| Sound | J.A.C. Redford | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Randal S. Thomas | Dialogue Editor |