DENTAL DISASTERS ENSUE WHEN HOPE PERSUADES CHARLEY TO HIRE FAITH AS HIS RECEPTIONIST, ON ABC'S "HOPE & FAITH"

"Hold the Phone" - Charley's life becomes a living hell when Hope pressures him to hire Faith as the receptionist for his orthodontics office. When tensions mount, Charley and Faith make a childish bet over their prized possessions and manage to ruin Hayley's science fair, on "Hope & Faith," FRIDAY, MARCH 4 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/22/04)

"Hope & Faith" stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin.

Guest starring are Dean Alai as hot dad, Peggy Pope as Mrs. Olsen, Dylan Snyder as Kevin Webster and Martin Campetta as kid.

"Hold the Phone" is written by Jenna Bruce and directed by Don Scardino.

"Hope & Faith" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

A This program carries a TV-PG,D parental guideline.