E.F. Wallengren Movies
- 2003
Diagnosed with the degenerative disease ALS, Rob Kellerman (Timothy Carhart) will soon be in need of a full-time caregiver. Ostensibly on hand to intall the computers at Rob's business, Monica (Roma Downey) ends up trying to arrange for Rob to be looked after by his brother Pepper (William Moses), to whom he hasn't spoken in twelve years. The necessity of a reconciliation between the two warring brothers becomes even more urgent when Rob's wife Cortney (Deidre Lovejoy) is killed in an accident. Ironically, it was Courtney who first drove the brothers apart...and in roundabout fashion, it is she who brings them back together. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In his zeal to nail a vicious drug dealer, white narcotics detective Frank McCovey (Scott Baio) accidentally shoots down an 11-year-old black kid named Jamal (J.B. Potter). Inasmuch as Frank had previously lost his own daughter in a similar racially-charged tragedy, many in the black community are persuaded that the shooting was an act of vengeance--and before long, the flames of an impending riot are being fanned by media-manipulating ghetto activist Reverend Davis (a pre-Grey's Anatomy Isaiah Washington. Who, wonders angel Monica (Roma Downey, is most in need of Heaven's assistance in this case: McCovey, Davis...or Jamal's grieving parents? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
This opening episode of Touched by an Angel's fourth season is actually the first half of a "crossover" story, with the conclusion appearing on the spinoff series Promised Land. Heavenly caseworkers Monica (Roma Downey) and Tess (Della Reese) are dispatched to the town of Chicory Creek, home of their friend Russell Greene (Gerald McRaney) and his family. At the same time, Russell's no-good brother Joe (Richard Thomas) is involved in a reckless-driving accident in which two people are killed. True to form, Joe runs away to avoid prosecution--but not before posing as the "good samaritan" who has rescued the only other survivor of the crash! Joe then makes a beeline to Russell's house, where despite a far-from-warm welcome he insists upon a reunion with Nathaniel (Eddie Karr), the son he deserted years earlier. Throughout the rest of the episode, Joe demonstrates repeatedly that he may well beyond redemption--meaning that Monica and Tess REALLY have their work cut out for them this time! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Originally an episode of the Touched by an Angel spinoff Promised Land, this is the conclusion of a two-part story begun on Angel (and as such is included in the current Angel syndication package. Having been chosen to act as the "eyes" for temporarily inded angel Monica (Roma Downey), young Joshua Greene (Austin O'Brien) is himself rendered sightless in a drive-by shooting. Dr. Serena Hall (Lynn Whitfield) holds Michael Burns (George Newbern), the man who brought Joshua to the inner-city Denver neighborhood where the shooting occurred, responsible for the tragedy, but both Monica and friendly beauty-shop owner Queenie (Jenifer Lewis) do their best to alleviate Michael's guilt feelings. Meanwhile, Joshua's dad Russell (Promised Land star Gerald McRaney) rallies the neighborhood to take a strong stand against gang violence. Evidently, this episode was intended as the pilot for a new series starring George Newbern, which never got off the ground; however, the Denver-ghetto setting would be utilized again during Promised Land's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
This sweet family biopic chronicles the rise of the Osmond family singers and the struggles of their parents, George and Olive, to raise eight talented children. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) receives word that her husband Curt, reported killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, is actually alive and living in Florida. Rushing to her husband's side, Mary Ellen is shocked when Curt claims not to recognize her--and even more so when, after admitting that he is indeed her husband, he urges her to divorce him, explaining that the war has left him only "half a man." How will this disturbing turn of events affect Mary Ellen's relationship with Jonesy (Richard Gilliland), the new man in her life? And back on Walton's Mountain, Erin quits her job in a huff when the Jonesy is promoted over her just because he's a man. Scott Hylands appears in this episode as Curt Willard, replacing former series regular Tom Bower for the first (and last) time. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1981
Corabeth Godsey (Ronnie Claire Edwards) is convinced that her husband Ike (Joe Conley) is cheating on him when she finds a letter signed "Pamela." But though he begs Corabeth not to file for divorce, Ike stubbornly refuses to reveal the identity of his mysterious correspondent. And on the anniversary of their first date, Drew (Tony Becker) pressures Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) to prove her love for him by going "all the way". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
A janitor finds the holiday spirit when he is visited by carolers. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Stewart
- 1980
Former series regular Ellen Corby makes a return appearance in this episode, which revolves around a crisis in the home of the Baldwin sisters. Although Mamie Baldwin (Helen Kleeb) must have cataract surgery or risk total blindness, she refuses, citing the fact that her dear, departed daddy died on an operating table. John turns to Grandma and asks her to talk sense to Mamie -- if such a thing as possible. Elsewhere, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) loses one boyfriend but gains another, thereby introducing Tony Becker in the semi-regular role of Drew Cutler. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1980
Even though Germany has been defeated, the war in Japan rages on--and Ben Walton (Eric Scott) is in the thick of things. Back at home, Ben's wife Cindy (Leslie Winston) begins having ominous dreams in which her husband is in danger. Alas, her premonition comes true when she receives word that Ben has been captured by the enemy. Meanwhile, in liberated Paris, John-Boy (Robert Wightman) falls in love with a beautiful Frenchwoman named Simone (Anita Jodelsohn)--and as a result, he may decide to remain in Europe for good. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Peggy Rea joins the cast as Rose Burton, the Waltons' aunt from Baltimore. Having come to Walton's Mountain to help the family out while Olivia (Michael Learned) continues her convalescence, Aunt Rose brings her two troublesome grandchildren, Jeffrey (Keith Mitchell) and Serena (Martha Nix), along for the ride. As it turns out, the kids' bad behavior stems from a very serious problem which Rose is reluctant to discuss with anyone. Meanwhile, Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) and Ike Godsey (Joe Conley) do their bit for the war effort by constructing a rather odd-looking air raid siren. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
J.D. Pickett (Lewis Arquette) and his male employees laugh out loud when Mary Ellen (Judy Norton-Taylor) and Erin (Mary McDonough) enter a "ride and run" horse race staged by Pickett to raise money for the war effort. Defiantly, Erin bets J.D. a week's wages that she will win the race -- a very long shot indeed! And back at the Walton home, Jeffrey (Keith Mitchell) loses faith in humanity when he finds out that his favorite movie star didn't really sign the autographed photo on his wall. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Erin (Mary McDonough) wants to marry Ashley Longworth Jr. (Jonathan Frakes), but there is a major roadblock to their future happiness: unlike the deeply religious Waltons, Ashley is an atheist. His explanation that the War has soured him on the concept of God meets with shock and disappointment from Erin's family -- with the exception of her father John (Ralph Waite), who understands Ashley's spiritual crisis even if he doesn't condone it. Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) is getting sick and tired of her "tag-along" cousin Serena (Martha Nix). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Narrowly escaping death when a car falls on him, Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) decides to change his ways and become a man of God. Unfortunately, he is unable to enroll in divinity school because he has no undergraduate degree, so he hits the road to "spread the word" as a traveling preacher -- and gets into a heap of trouble as a result. Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Kami Cotler) puts her heart and soul into a fascinating school project. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Under intense pressure to keep his store solvent while still obeying the new wartime price and rationing restrictions, Ike Godsey (Joe Conley) suffers a heart attack. As the Waltons lend a helping hand at the store, Ike is pressured by his wife Corabeth to sell the place and retire -- and to prove that he'd be better off staying at home, she nearly kills her husband with kindness! Also keenly aware of wartime priorities and shortages are Ben (Eric Scott) and Jim-Bob (David W. Harper), who hope to strike it rich by manufacturing their own sugar. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
