Danna Doyle Movies
- 2001
Tess (Della Reese) brings her fellow angels along on a visit to one of her former assignments, ebullient tavern owner Betty Poplovich (Debbie Reynolds). Before long, everyone on the premises--including Betty's partner Lew (Billy Barnes)--is conspiring to help a lonely lass named Zoe (Sarah Paulson) discover the true meaning of love. Will she find that meaning with equally lonely delivery guy Billy (Chris Wiehl)--or can it be that Jeff (Christopher Jacobs), the man who has broken her heart, will come back into her life? The answers, of course, are not immediately forthcoming...and it will take a devastating tragedy for Zoe to finally discover what love really means. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Migrant worker Roberto Morante (Efrain Figueroa) is disdainful of his son Tino (Carlo Alban), a talented pianist who hopes to study music at a prestigious college. Roberto is of the opinion that Tino should remain with his family and contribute to their meager income. The issue may be forced for the boy when Roberto suffers an injury rendearing him incapable of further work, just as Tino has received a letter of acceptance from the college. Worse still, the boy's hands become so blistered that he may not even pass the audition. How can angel Rafael (Alexis Cruz) help resolve this crisis without hurting either Roberto or Tino in the process? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
T.J. Browner (Vincent Berry) feels neglected because his mom Sandra (Dee Wallace Stone) lavishes all her attention on his sister Rebecca (Anndi McAfee), a champion gymnast. Feeling worthless, T.J. reacts by mishandling valuable athletic equipment and committing petty thefts. Naturally, his negative behavior adversely affects Rebecca--but in a way it is a blessing in disguise, forcing Sandra (Dee Wallace Stone) to come to grips with the traumatic incident in her past that has compelled her to live vicariously through her daughter's accomplishments. Monica (Roma Downey) shows up as Rebecca's assistant, while Tess (Della Reese) appears as a TV sports producer, with real-life Olympic champs Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner as color commentators. And keep an eye out for NFL star Reggie White! This is the final episode of Touched by an Angel's third season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
A law-school study group reunites at the wedding of one of its members, Mark Monfort (David Newsome), who is about to tie the knot with Susan Duplain (Susan Diol), a former girlfriend with whom he has just reconnected. Casting a pall over the proceedings is the negativity of Lisa Magdaleno (Tracy Nelson), who has never gotten over the plight of another student named Doug, who had killed himself after being expelled for cheating. Monica (Roma Downey) has been assigned to alleviate Lisa's pain--but first Mark must be apprised of a secret long withheld from him by the not-so-sweet Susan. John Dye makes his first series appearance as Angel of Death Andrew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Monica (Roma Downey) assumes the guise of a journalist, assigned to interview teenage death-row inmate Luther (DeAundre Dixon) while Tess (Della Reese) provides moral support to Luther's mother Valerie (Debbie Allen) and brother Sam (Robert Ri'chard). Through her visit with Luther, Monica is harrassed by another condemned prisoner named Willis (Carl Lumbly)--who turns out to be Luther's father! With time running out, Monica must find a way to melt Willis' hardened heart. . .and Tess, who had previously failed with Willis, must prevent young Sam from following in his father's and brother's footsteps. Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden appears as an inner-city pastor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Jasmine Guy returns as Monica's old nemesis, the "fallen angel" Kathleen . Now the girflriend of Frank Champness (Bill Nunn), a detective with the Center for Missing Children, Kathleen is bound and determined to undermine Frank's job performance and totally destroy his self-esteem. Fortunately, Angel of Death Andrew (John Dye) is one of Frank's coworkers at the Center, and he joins forces with Monica (Roma Downey) to save Frank from Kathleen's clutches by helping the dispirited detective resolve a missing-child case that has baffled authorities for fifteen years. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Glamorous TV-tabloid host Morgan Bell (Shanna Reed), a glamorous glad-hander, shares a terrible secret with her dowdy producer-sister Claudia (Darlene Cates)--a secret that has determined the course of both their lives. The tension reaches the crisis level when Morgan accuses Claudia of causing the heart attack of a woman who'd been confronted by her illegitimate daughter during a live telecast, Monica (Roma Downey) must bring faith and forgiveness to both sisters, a task that can only be accomplished by an emotional confession of past misdeeds before a nationwide audience! This is the final episode of Touched by an Angel's second season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
A mysterious gentleman named Lawrence Baker (David Birney) moves into Cabot Cove and takes possession of a Victorian mansion that is regarded as a local landmark. Baker's curious behavior causes rumors to fly that there is something supernatural, even vampiric about him. And then, Baker is found dead...with a wooden stake through his heart. Jessica (Angela Lansbury) of course wants to find out what really happened--after all, detective work is in her bloooood! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
