Chicago Hope

This episode was an homage to Alfred Hitchcock: - shot entirely in black and white; - title references "Psycho"; - Phillip's experience looking through the telescope references "Rear Window"; - Kate's gift references "The Birds"; - Tippi Hedren (who played Alfreda Perkins) was discovered by Hitchcock, who cast her as the lead in "The Birds" and "Marnie"; - Alfreda Perkins' yearbook is shown from Bates High School 1954, which is the name of the motel in "Psycho"; - An x-ray showing the famous silhoutte of Alfred Hitchcock is seen on the light box next to Phillip's ankle. Character Names Alfreda Perkins - Anthony Perkins starred in "Psycho" Mason Vandam - James Mason played Phillip Vandamm in "North by Northwest" Roger Thorn - Cary Grant played Roger O. Thornhill in "North by Northwest" Rod Brenner - Rod Taylor played Mitch Brenner in "The Birds"