Episode #14: "The Other End of the Telescope" originally aired March 7, 2001.
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A disgruntled waiter threatens the lives of Jake and Grace and puts the future of Phil's Restaurant in jeopardy, on "Once and Again." Starring: Sela Ward, Billy Campbell. Guest Star: Bruce Weitz__ABC Network.

Once and Again: Jake (Jeffrey Nordling) and Grace (Julia Whelan) find themselves in a dangerous situation at the restaurant when a disgruntled waiter takes them hostage.__gist.com (February 1, 2001)

The Other End of the Telescope
A series first centers on a dangerously explosive situation---one that would be more likely to unfold in the movie work of Once and Again co-producers Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, whose producing credits include "Traffic."

In this episode, a hostage crisis entraps Jake, Grace and others at Phil's Restaurant, where they're held at gunpoint by a troubled busboy (Devon Gummersall) who had a run-in with the chef. Within minutes, police besiege the place, initiate negotiations and prepare to deploy a SWAT team. As tensions increase and talks stall, the clock keeps ticking. . . .

Capt. Patterson: Bruce Weitz. Tiffany: Ever Carradine. Lt. Saticoy: Kimberly Scott. Spencer: Marco Gould.

Cast: Billy Campbell, Sela Ward, Shane West, Evan Rachel Wood, Meredith Deane, Julia Whelan, Susanna Thompson, Jeffrey Nordling, Marin Hinkle, Devon Gummersall, Bruce Weitz, Kimberly Scott, Ever Carradine, Marco Gould, Audrey Anderson, Carlos Ponce__TVGuide.com (February 10, 2001)

Jake and Grace Are Taken Hostage On "Once and Again":
"The Other End of the Telescope" --
Guest starring are Audrey Anderson as Carla, Marco Gould as Spencer, Devon Gummersall ("My So Called Life" ) as Bennie Janetti, Carlos Ponce as Gian-Carlo, Pamela Evans as the waitress, Jon Cellini as the waiter, Elliott Francis and Nanette Harrison as the reporters, Julianna McCarthy as Nana, Bruce Weitz ("Hill Street Blues") as Captain Patterson, David Campbell as the officer, Kimberly Scott as Lieutenant Saticoy and Matt Sigloch as the S.W.A.T. team officer.

"The Other End of the Telescope" was written by Sue and Daniel Paige and directed by Bob Berlinger. __zap2it.com (February 12, 2001)

Cast Call: Lily, Grace, Zoe, Judy, Jake, Rick, Karen, Jessie, Tiffany
Guest Stars: Audrey Anderson as Carla, Marco Gould as Spencer, Devon Gummersall ("My So Called Life" ) as Bennie Janetti, Carlos Ponce as Gian-Carlo, Pamela Evans as the waitress, Jon Cellini as the waiter, Elliott Francis and Nanette Harrison as the reporters, Julianna McCarthy as Nana, Bruce Weitz ("Hill Street Blues") as Captain Patterson, David Campbell as the officer, Kimberly Scott as Lieutenant Saticoy and Matt Sigloch as the S.W.A.T. team officer
Writer(s): Sue and Daniel Paige
Director: Bob Berlinger

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