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- Nominated for 12 Primetime Emmys
- 28 wins & 48 nominations total
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I think TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL is best described as a like-it-or-hate-it show. Some would be turned away by the message-heavy show, while others would like it for its likeable characters and family-friendly stories. I've never watched it on a weekly basis, but I have seen a good deal of episodes, and I enjoy it. I'm not a very religious person, but I can view it as a pleasant show with a lot of heart, good acting, and good storytelling. Of course, one of the reasons I like it is because of Roma Downey, whose beauty (and that beautiful voice) can make even the most slow-paced episodes enjoyable. There's no car chases or shootouts here, so some episodes do tend to be a little slow, but for those who like it, ultimately rewarding. There's obviously a good amount of chemistry between the three stars, and as I said, the stories are very family-friendly, often dealing with issues everyone can relate to. This is a show parents could feel comfortable with letting their kids watch alone. If today's kids could accept a show with more talk than action. I'm still surprised this show is still on. Shows this simple and nice usually tend to disappear immediately. I bet if the show had debuted within the past two or three years, it would have been gone before the fifth episode probably. I suspect it's got another season or two left. It's had a good run, so I would hope the show ends while it's still a good show.
It's a simple show that will touch your heart. Watching this series gives an emotional boost and reminds me about what is important. I find something useful in every show. It's helped me to connect with that part of myself that wants to grow spiritually. Its the only show I can count on to provide an optimistic, positive approach to life's challenges.
This was a great show. I have known of several people that have changed some of their bad ways and have re-joined the Church. It shouldn't take a TV show to turn people around but if that is what it takes then it is good. Some of the shows story lines were less desirable, but the final message always came through loud and clear. God loves us all. It always made me feel good. Sorry it had to go off the air, but at least we can still enjoy the story and the great message it brought.
I resisted watching this show for the first few years: too syrupy, too Christian (I'm Jewish), but once I got started (season 3) I was hooked. Yeah, it's predictable, manipulative, extremely Christian(even on the episodes which feature Jewish characters!), but I love it. I can't wait for Monica to glow and say, in that delightful brogue: God loves you so much! However, I think the show 'jumped the shark' when it introduced Valerie Bertinelli as 'Gloria'. She is totally annoying, and unnecessary to the stories. I might have liked her as a guest angel, but enough of her already. As far as the Jewish thing, I'm no expert, but I think that angels sent from God to Jews would not say 'God loves you'. Our relation to God is different than that. Maybe 'God knows you are trying your best' would be more appropriate. Still, I love this show, and now that it's been cancelled, I can't wait for the full set on DVD.
Touched by an Angel still ranks as one of my very favorite shows. Sure, it was a little cheesy and syrupy at times, but you knew that going in, and you watched it for the message it delivered.
But I can sum up the impact it had on me, and could have on you, in one sentence:
"It's the only TV show that regularly made me cry."
It was so good, it spawned another superb show called "Promised Land."
If you've not seen it before, then make a point to catch it re-runs. You won't regret it.
But I can sum up the impact it had on me, and could have on you, in one sentence:
"It's the only TV show that regularly made me cry."
It was so good, it spawned another superb show called "Promised Land."
If you've not seen it before, then make a point to catch it re-runs. You won't regret it.
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- TriviaThe show was cancelled during its first season. It was brought back the next year after fans staged a letter-writing campaign.
- GoofsRafael is an archangel who is very tall so Alexis Cruz is way too short to play him; also they should not have named an angel by the name of an archangel.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1997)
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- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA(on location)
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