"The Book of Daniel" (2006)TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

6 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

Sex. Drugs. Stolen Money And Martinis. Family Can Really Test Your Faith

Plot:

Rev. Daniel Webster (Quinn) turns to a modern incarnation of Jesus to help him deal with his personal and professional problems.

Plot Keywords:

Interracial Relationship | Bishop | Episcopalian Church | Gay Character | Church

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Aidan Quinn	...	Daniel Webster / ... (8 episodes, 2006)
Susanna Thompson	...	Judith Webster (8 episodes, 2006)
Christian Campbell	...	Peter Webster (8 episodes, 2006)
Ivan Shaw	...	Adam Webster (8 episodes, 2006)
Alison Pill	...	Grace Webster (8 episodes, 2006)
Garret Dillahunt	...	Jesus Christ (8 episodes, 2006)
Dylan Baker	...	Roger Paxton (8 episodes, 2006)
Ellen Burstyn	...	Bishop Beatrice Congreve (8 episodes, 2006)
Christopher R. Bugg	...	Mugsy (8 episodes, 2006)
John Driscoll	...	David Congreve (8 episodes, 2006)
Jonah Meyerson	...	Yoda (8 episodes, 2006)
Halley Wegryn Gross	...	Wanda (8 episodes, 2006)
Cheryl White	...	Victoria Conlin (8 episodes, 2006)
James Rebhorn	...	Bertram Webster (7 episodes, 2006)
Al Whiting	...	Police officer (7 episodes, 2006)
Marco Barricelli	...	Tony Vaporelli (6 episodes, 2006)
Gail Yudain	...	Parish Member (6 episodes, 2006)
Edward M. Kelahan	...	Chuch Parishner / ... (5 episodes, 2006)
Fran Bennett	...	Rainy (4 episodes, 2006)
Leven Rambin	...	Caroline Paxton (4 episodes, 2006)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

NBC Universal Television

Trivia:

The controversial series was canceled after four episodes as a result of pressure from conservative Christian groups who found the story of a pill-popping Episcopal minister and head of a dysfunctional family offensive to the Christian faith and because ratings were low.

Goofs:

Continuity: Daniel folds the returned check and puts it in his pocket. Later the bishop finds it on Daniel's desk with no creases or fold lines.

Quotes:

[Yoda has dinner with the Websters]
[to Peter]
Yoda: You're gay?
[brief pause]
Peter Webster: Yes.
Victoria Conlin: [blurting out] Me too.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Colbert Report: Dave Marash (#2.14)" (2006)

Funny Dramady

I enjoyed watching the 2 hour premiere of this show. It was light-hearted and I thought the character development was great! The issues of the characters were real situations that probably exist more than you would think in families. Aiden Quinn is fantastic as Daniel. The person who plays his wife is funny as well. The adopted son was a little obnoxious at first but I think that was just part of developing the character. I really liked the scenes when Daniel talks to Jesus. Again is mostly light-hearted. It shows the close relationship he has with Jesus and how he always looks to him for guidance. I hope they develop the Nanny lady's character more in the future. I felt they kind of left us hanging when it came to her. I think she will be an important part of the plot line of the show. This show makes me want to start going to church again! I hope this show has a long shelf life. I recommend it totally!