Operating Instructions is an unsold drama

Drama

Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...

 television pilot

Television pilot

A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...

 starring Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti is an American actress and film director. Lahti has had a successful career in television and film. Throughout her career she has garnered 2 Golden Globe Awards from 8 Nominations, An Emmy Award from 6 Nominations and 2 Academy Award nominations...

 and Emily Rose

Emily Rose (actress)

Emily Rose Maier is an American actress. She is best known for her lead role in the Syfy TV series Haven .-Early life:...

, produced for the USA Network

USA Network

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 in 2009.

Overview

Emily Rose

Emily Rose (actress)

Emily Rose Maier is an American actress. She is best known for her lead role in the Syfy TV series Haven .-Early life:...

 starred as Lieutenant Rachel Scott, a former Marine who comes to work at a military hospital, after returning from a tour of duty. Rose's character frequently disagreed with Commander Helen Keller, the hospital's chief administrator, played by Emmy

Emmy Award

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- and Golden Globe-winning actress Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti is an American actress and film director. Lahti has had a successful career in television and film. Throughout her career she has garnered 2 Golden Globe Awards from 8 Nominations, An Emmy Award from 6 Nominations and 2 Academy Award nominations...

. Johnny Sneed portrayed Captain Will McKay, the hospital's chief medical officer. Assaf Cohen played anesthesiologist Eli Bamberger.http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i8e72992e58440d4258d3dcc0b2f5aad9

The pilot was directed by Andy Tennant

Andy Tennant

Andy Tennant is an American screenwriter, film and television director, and dancer.-Life and career:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Tennant was raised in Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. His father was Don Tennant, a legendary creative advertising talent with Leo Burnett Agency in Chicago...

, known for directing romantic comedy

Romantic Comedy

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films.