"Touched by an Angel" (1994) TV series 1994-2003

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Creator:

John Masius

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

21 September 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

Monica, Tess, and Andrew are a trio of angels sent to earth to tell depressed and troubled people that God loves them and God hasn't forgotten them.

Plot Keywords:

Angel | God | Heaven | Angel Of Death | Hope

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 25 wins & 43 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	12:00 PM	HALMRK	The Whole Truth and Nothing But ...	#6.8
Mon. Nov. 9	8:00 PM	HALMRK	The Whole Truth and Nothing But ...	#6.8

Cast

Roma Downey	...	Monica (212 episodes, 1994-2003)
Della Reese	...	Tess (212 episodes, 1994-2003)
John Dye	...	Andrew (204 episodes, 1994-2003)
Valerie Bertinelli	...	Gloria (59 episodes, 1997-2003)

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (212 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company:

CBS Productions

Trivia:

John Masius's original pilot script was much darker than that which was eventually shown on TV (In the original pilot, Tess was a chain-smoking angel who was frequently at Monica's throat.)

Quotes:

Monica: Oh, a field trip? That's lovely. I've seen lots of really beautiful fields.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Supernatural: Houses of the Holy (#2.13)" (2007)

Glorious View of How We'd Like Angels To Be

Even I resisted this program for many years. It seemed too syrupy, goofy, lovey-dovey for my self-important moods and points of views. And I had this opinion for quite a long time. I never bothered to watch one single program until last month. I think I know why.

I wasn't ready.

Now I'm ready. And what I've witnessed during these lovely hours has helped me through the most difficult time in my life.

I forgive those reviewers who cannot see past the neat and necessary one-hour resolution of each program.

I forgive those who cannot see past the reality that as much as this program presents us with a view of God and Angels...that we all still don't know everything. What we must rely on is faith and hope to give us the strength to go on with out lives when tragedy or insurmountable difficulties strike us down.

The angelic combination of actors, Roma Downey, John Dye and the legendary Della Reese give a completeness, perhaps whole roundness to these inspiring hours. Each of them brings a special and unique warmth to their roles. The addition of Valerie Bertinelli was very welcome and has brought a wonderful character of innocence and comic relief (for the sake of a better word) at the same time.

I am very thankful for this series and for the actors, directors, producers, writers and crew who have dedicated their time to bringing this to us.

If you've gotten this far in my review and you're still not convinced...I beg you give it a chance. And I pray your heart will open to the possibility of miracles in all of our lives.