The Book of Daniel (2006– )

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

Stars:

Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell

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Cast

Series cast summary:
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)
Jonah Meyerson	...	Yoda (8 episodes, 2006)
John Driscoll	...	David Congreve (8 episodes, 2006)
Christopher R. Bugg	...	Mugsy (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	...	Church Parishner (5 episodes, 2006)
D.W. Moffett	...	Worth Webster (4 episodes, 2006)
Danny Mastrogiorgio	...	Michael Vaporelli (4 episodes, 2006)
Fran Bennett	...	Rainy (4 episodes, 2006)
Leven Rambin	...	Caroline Paxton (4 episodes, 2006)

Storyline

St. Barnabas's episcopalian vicar Daniel Webster has a wealthy parish. Yet his family life constantly complicates everything. Peter is Daniel's model son and med student, but struggles with being a semi-closet gay. His adopted brother, ethnic Asian Adam, is an incorrigible rascal. Daniel's father in law is also a bishop, and the 'discrete best friend' of Daniel's bishop. In-laws and parish benefactors attract further trouble on top of the regular pastoral work. A hippie Jesus Christ inspires Daniel in cheeky visions.

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Plot Keywords:

bishop | in law | woman priest | church | interracial relationship | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us] Sony Pictures Television [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nem szentírás

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Universal Television, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Goofs

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.

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Quotes

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

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Connections

Referenced in The Colbert Report: Dave Marash (2006)

User Reviews

Excellent Show...

I really enjoyed this show. It was a good, funny show. Although it was only on for like 3 episodes, it was great. Imagine my disappointment when it was cancelled because of "controversal reasons". I can understand why Christain people wouldn't want this show on the air-it does make their religion look bad. But the one question that I have it "Did anyone make them watch it?" If they don't want to watch it, there is an off button on the TV. No one made religious people watch it. I know there were a lot of churches that said it was "their duty to stop this show from airing..." What a joke! This show should not have been cancelled,at least not for such a dumb reason.