| Touched by an Angel | |
|---|---|
| Format | Family Drama |
| Created by | John Masius |
| Starring | Roma Downey Della Reese John Dye Valerie Bertinelli |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. John Masius is an American writer and producer of television series Roma Downey (born May 6, 1960) is an Actress and producer, best known as Monica, the main character of the TV series Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931) is an American Actress and Singer. John Carroll Dye (born January 31 1963) is an American film and television Actor known for his role as Andrew in the television series Valerie Anne Bertinelli (born April 23 1960 is an American Film and Television actress best known for her role as Bonnie Franklin 's daughter The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 212 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 1 hour per episode |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | September 21, 1994 – April 27, 2003 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Promised Land |
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| IMDb profile | |
Touched by an Angel is an American drama television series that chronicles the missions of a group of angels sent by God. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Promised Land is a Television series which ran on CBS from 1996 to 1999. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U An angel is a Spiritual Supernatural being found in many Religions Although the nature of angels and the tasks given to them vary from tradition to tradition God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson [1], it ran on CBS for nine seasons, from September 21, 1994 to April 27, 2003, and aired in many countries all around the world. John Masius is an American writer and producer of television series CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Regular production was based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U The show's premise was based heavily on non-denominational Christian concepts. Church (disambiguation A religious denomination is a subgroup within a Religion that operates under a common name tradition and identity A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth During its run, it was one of the highest-rated shows on CBS, and acquired a substantial fan base.
While John Masius is credited with creating "Touched by an Angel," the series as produced was substantially different from the pilot Masius wrote, which never aired. [2] Masius' script emphasized human suffering, and the angel Monica confides that God toys with humans for sport. [3] CBS fired Masius early in the first season when Masius refused to write a more life-affirming story. He was replaced as executive producer by Martha Williamson, a Christian writer and producer who made the show what it eventually became.
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The show usually revolves around a person or group of people who come to a crossroad in their lives, such as a big problem or a tough decision. Heidi Hudson Leick (born May 9, 1969 in Cincinnati Ohio) is an American actress best known for her role as Callisto The celesta (pronounced /səˈlɛstə/ or celeste (pronounced /səˈlɛst/ is a struck Idiophone operated by a keyboard. Then angels enter the scene, bringing messages directly from God and helping people in their problems. An angel is a Spiritual Supernatural being found in many Religions Although the nature of angels and the tasks given to them vary from tradition to tradition God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Monica, the main angel character, is always learning how to assist humans with their needs and questions.
In the series premiere, bold supervisor Tess (played by Gospel singer and actress Della Reese) guides Monica (played by Roma Downey) on her first assignment as a case worker after being promoted from search and rescue. This article is about the canonical books of the New Testament An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931) is an American Actress and Singer. Roma Downey (born May 6, 1960) is an Actress and producer, best known as Monica, the main character of the TV series
The series finale shows Monica, who is up for promotion, defending Zack, an innocent drifter accused of blowing up a school full of children. The prosecutor is actually the Devil, played by David Ogden Stiers. The Devil is the David Ogden Stiers (born October 31, 1942) is an American Actor, Voice actor and Musician, noted for his role in the Despite Monica's best efforts, Zack is convicted.
Visiting him in the prison, Monica offers herself to be his guardian angel for the rest of his life, protecting him from the dangers of the federal prison.
Later the citizens find out the truth: it was the prosecutor who blew up the school and framed Zack. Monica makes the citizens see that there's still hope to rebuild the life in the town and helps them to free themselves of the anger.
Before Zack can be sent to jail, however, he disappears. Monica then finds out that Zack was actually God. God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. Defending Him was a test, and she succeeds: according to His words, "There's no greater love than to give your life away for someone else. " This has been considered the most explicit Gospel message of all the series, since it almost directly quotes Jesus' words ("Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. This article is about the canonical books of the New Testament Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) ") in John 15:13. The Gospel of John (literally According to John; Greek, Κατὰ Ἰωάννην Kata Iōannēn) is the fourth Gospel in the canon Monica is finally promoted.
Monica (Roma Downey): Monica is the main character of the show. Roma Downey (born May 6, 1960) is an Actress and producer, best known as Monica, the main character of the TV series The Protagonist or main character is the central figure of a story. Sweet and tender, she was promoted from the Search and Rescue department to become a caseworker, with Tess, to help people, delivering them a message of hope from God. God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. She also has a weakness for coffee, especially mocha lattes. Downey's natural accent is Irish. She was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
Tess (Della Reese): Tess is the second protagonist of the show. Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931) is an American Actress and Singer. The Protagonist or main character is the central figure of a story. She also happened to be Monica's angelic supervisor. Sometimes tough but always compassionate, she would eventually brighten everyone's spirits by singing with her melodic voice. A car and a dog were both given to her, both of which she values dearly, and an iguana, from a dying boy, which she tolerates. She is very frank and honest about the truth, and usually tells people what they have to hear, not what they want to hear.
Andrew (John Dye, 1996-2003, seasons 2-9): Andrew became an all-episode character in the third season. John Carroll Dye (born January 31 1963) is an American film and television Actor known for his role as Andrew in the television series Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. He is an Angel of Death, that is, one of the angels that takes people who die to their eternal fate, heaven or hell. In English Death is often given the name the " Grim Reaper " and shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large Scythe, and wearing a midnight black gown robe Heaven may refer to the physical heavens the sky or the seemingly endless expanse of the Universe beyond Hell, according to many Religious beliefs, is a location in the Afterlife, which may be described as a place of suffering Andrew was a caseworker before he was promoted. He still helps the other angels, esp. Monica & Tess, in their casework. He hates being stereotyped as a Grim Reaper. In English Death is often given the name the " Grim Reaper " and shown as a skeletal figure carrying a large Scythe, and wearing a midnight black gown robe
Gloria (Valerie Bertinelli, 2001-2003, seasons 8-9): Gloria is an inexperienced angel, because she was created by God during one of Monica's assignments (in the seventh season). Valerie Anne Bertinelli (born April 23 1960 is an American Film and Television actress best known for her role as Bonnie Franklin 's daughter Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. But she's highly intelligent and constantly learns new things, like human strength and weakness. She's good with technology, as well. Although initially shy, she adds a lot of humor to the show.
The show featured different guest actors in each episode. Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Wynonna Judd (born May 30, 1964 in Ashland Kentucky) is an American Country music singer
As the show's resident songbird, Della Reese performed the theme song to Touched By An Angel, "Walk With You. " A full-length version of "Walk With You," recorded with the Verity All-Stars, was included on the show's soundtrack album, which was released in November 1998[4] and went platinum. The album came out on the heels of the episode Psalm 151, broadcast November 15, 1998, which starred Wynonna Judd as the mother of a terminally ill boy (the one with the iguana) and featured a guest performance by Celine Dion of "Love Can Move Mountains" (the boy's best friend, played by Mika Boorem, was a huge fan of Dion's and even nicknamed herself Celine). Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Wynonna Judd (born May 30, 1964 in Ashland Kentucky) is an American Country music singer Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer " Love Can Move Mountains " is a song from Céline Dion 's 1992 album called simply Celine Dion. Mika Sue Boorem (born August 18 1987) is an American actress who has appeared in the films Blue Crush (2002 Dion recorded a new version of "Love Can Move Mountains" (originally a #36 Pop hit in 1993 from her self-titled second English album) with gospel group God's Property for the soundtrack. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) God's Property is a gospel choir most notably known for its collaborations with Kirk Franklin and other recording artists The song Wynonna's character performed at the end of the episode, "Testify To Love," was also featured on the soundtrack album, as was Wynonna's cover of Whitney Houston's "You Were Loved" (from Houston's movie The Preacher's Wife). Whitney Elizabeth Houston' (born August 9 1963 is an American Singer-songwriter, Actress, Film producer, Arranger and former The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 film directed by Penny Marshall, and starring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. "Testify To Love" was also a Contemporary Christian radio hit for the group Avalon. Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term " inspirational music " is a genre of Popular music which is Avalon is a Contemporary Christian group To date the group has achieved multiple RIAA -certified Gold record albums and scored 20 #1 Christian hits
The soundtrack album was comprised of other songs featured on the show that season, including tracks by Shawn Colvin, Bob Dylan, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Amy Grant, and Jaci Velasquez. Shawn Colvin (born January 10, 1955) is a Grammy Award -winning American singer songwriter and Musician. Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success Martina McBride (born Martina Mariea Schiff, July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA) is an American country-pop Amy Lee Grant (born November 25 1960 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American Singer-songwriter, best known for her Contemporary Christian Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez (born October 15 1979) is a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award -nominated Dove Award -winning One other track from the album, "Somebody's Out There Watching," was a moderate country hit for The Kinleys, and Amanda Marshall's "Believe In You" was a hit on Canadian adult contemporary radio. In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity The Kinleys is an American Country music duo composed of identical twin sisters Heather and Jennifer Kinley (born November 5 1970 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Amanda Marshall (born August 29, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian pop - rock singer Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
MADtv aired a sketch titled "Touched by an Atheist" (featuring well-known atheist George Carlin) that showed the angels and Carlin disputing the existence of God at a dying man's bedside. MADtv, is an American Sketch comedy television series based on the humor magazine Mad. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12 1937 – June 22 2008 was an American stand-up comedian, often considered one of the best of all time The sketch also poked fun at the well-publicized salary discrepancy between Reese and Downey.
The show was also mentioned by Drew Carey on Whose Line is it Anyway?, during which he said he had a new show that was a cross between Touched by an Angel, King of Queens and Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place, called "I was Touched by Two Queens in a Pizza Place". Whose Line Is It Anyway? (abbreviated to Whose Line? or WLIIA) was a short-form Improvisational comedy TV show The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place (retitled Two Guys and a Girl in its third season was a Sitcom created by Kenny Schwartz and The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Two Guys a Girl and a Pizza Place (retitled Two Guys and a Girl in its third season was a Sitcom created by Kenny Schwartz and It was also satirized in the beginning of an episode of The Simpsons, in which Bart writes repeatedly on a chalkboard "I was not touched 'there' by an angel;" similarly Family Guy created (but did not air) a scene in which a child points at an angel saying he was "touched" by him, after which the angel appears in a court room scene, fighting the allegation. Family Guy is an animated American television sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane that airs on Fox and regularly on other The scene was aired when the episode was syndicated on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block. Adult Swim, (usually stylized swim with its signature square Brackets, is an adult-oriented Television network sharing channel space with Cartoon
CBS Home Entertainment has released the first 4 seasons of Touched by an Angel on DVD for the very first time. CBS Home Entertainment is the new Home video entertainment arm of CBS Corporation. Seasons 3 & 4 have been split into 2 volumes because of multiple Promised Land crossovers; with Season 4, Vol 2 being released on December 4, 2007. Promised Land is a Television series which ran on CBS from 1996 to 1999. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Besides the DVD releases, the series will be aired on the Hallmark Channel again starting Jan. 2, 2008- Monday- Friday at 12 PM. (According to the official Touched By an Angel Website)
| DVD Name | Ep # | Release Date | Additional Information |
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| The Complete 1st Season | 13 | August 31, 2004 | |
| The Complete 2nd Season | 22 | May 3, 2005 | |
| The 3rd Season, Vol 1 | 16 | February 7, 2006 | |
| The 3rd Season, Vol 2 | 14 | November 28, 2006 | |
| The 4th Season, Vol 1 | 13 | March 27, 2007 | |
| The 4th Season, Vol 2 | 13 | December 4, 2007 |