Pray TV (1982)
- Director(s):
- Robert Markowitz
Synopsis of Pray TV
The made-for-television Pray TV was the subject for hot debate long before its February 1, 1982 debut. This even-handed exploration of the televangelism business stars Ned Beatty as the Reverend Freddy Stone, whose religious empire nets $3 million annually. John Ritter co-stars as Rev. Tom McPherson, a newly ordained clergyman who joins the Stone operation. As Ritter begins to question the religious ethics behind Stone's lucrative ministry, a subplot develops involving Reverend Gus Keffer (Richard Kiley), who in contrast to Stone must operate on a shoestring, minus the glittery trappings of TV, radio, and SRO revival meetings. Lane Slate's teleplay takes great pains to offend no one; whether this is good or bad is up to you. Pray TV bears no relation to the earlier theatrical-feature comedy of the same name. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Pray TV
- Ned Beatty - Reverend Freddy Stone
- John Ritter - Tom McPherson
- Jason Bernard - Everett
- Michael Currie - Artie Allman
- James Keane - Fats
- Louise Latham - Mrs. Oakes
- Kurt Smildsin
- Kenneth Tigar - Parker
- Jonathan Prince - Bill Oakes
- James O'Connell
- Richard Kiley - Reverend Gus Keiffer
- Lois Areno - Bobbi Ellis
- Frank Birney - Johnson
- Dana Halsted - Louise
- Richard Kennedy - Announcer
- Duncan McLeod - Guard
- Madolyn Smith - Liz Oakes
- Mel Tormé - Himself
- Herb Mitchell - Guard
- Director(s):
- Robert Markowitz
- Producer(s):
- Peter S. Greenberg
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