Mitch became caught up with his career as a sport commentator and journalist. He ignored his girlfriend and did not make time to do things in life that are of the most value to a human being. Morrie was one of Mitch's professors in college and a famous scholar. One day Mitch was watching television and saw Morrie giving an interview stating that he is dying of Lou Gehrig disease or ALS.
| Sound | Marco Beltrami | Music |
| Editing | Carol Littleton | Editor |
| Directing | Mick Jackson | Director |
| Camera | Theo van de Sande | Director of Photography |
| Production | Oprah Winfrey | Producer |
| Writing | Tom Rickman | Teleplay |
| Production | Jennifer Ogden | Producer |
| Production | Kate Forte | Producer |
| Writing | Mitch Albom | Book |
| Production | Susan Heyer | Producer |