Peter H. Hunt Movies
A theater director since the '60s, Hunt directed two films in the '70s: the musical 1776, which he had staged in New York and London, and Bully, James Whitmore's Teddy Roosevelt monologue. He has worked chiefly in television since. ~ All Movie Guide- 2003
A snowbound Denver eatery called the Ritz Restaurante ends up as the Valentine's Day rendezvous for three troubled couples: Marty (Louis Mandylor) and Tricia (Wendie Jo Sperber), Amanda (Tembi Locke) and Riley (Cress Williams), and Ben (Lennie Loftin) and Charlotte (Kate Fuglei). While carrying out their assignment of revealing the true meaning of love to the gathered couple, the Angels are helped along by another twosome, George and Loretta (played by real-life husband and wife William Daniels, Bonnie Bartlett) who are celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary. Casting a pall over what should be a joyous occasion is the Angels' foreknowledge that this anniversary will be George and Loretta's last. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
Musical legend Luther Vandross guest stars as Reggie Hunter, a downtrodden janitor who'd been forced twenty years earlier to give up his dreams of becoming a singer. Only recently has Reggie discovered that he could have had a life-altering audition with Motown records, but that the audition was blocked for selfish reasons by his "respectable" brother Martin (Joe Morton). Now Martin is in big trouble, and Reggie is the only one who can help him out. Will Monica (Roma Downey) and the angels be able to persuade the embittered Reggie to forgive and forget...or at least forget? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2002
In the series' 200th episode, the employees of Piltdown and Sons, a small Manhattan watchmakers shop, are informed on Christmas Eve that the shop is closing and they will all be out of work. Their last assignment is to repair a pocket watch found in the rubble of the Twin Towers after 9/11, and return the timepiece to the owners' widow before Christmas. Appearing on the scene as the shop's financial adviser, Gloria (Valerie Bertinelli) is quick to see that the story's ending will be an unhappy one unless the disgruntled employees can set aside their own anger and bitterness in order to bring a small ray of hope to someone even worse off than themselves. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Aspiring teenage photojournalist Jason Harris (Ryan Merriman) begins assembling a picture profile of his father Will (Tom Irwin), a highly respected opthamologist. But while snapping candid shots of Will, Jason discovers to his chagrin that his father is having an affair with his receptionist (Angela Lambert)--and when Will begs his son to keep his indiscretions a secret from wife Renee (Christine Healey), Jason completely loses his faith and trust in his father. Before long, the boy's bitterness has spread to everyone and everything he cares about, like a disease. Ultimately, Jason has an accident which may render him permanently blind--but he angrily refuses to let his father operate on his eyes. Clearly, Monica (Roma Downey) has a truly daunting "forgiveness and redemption" assignment ahead of her! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Kindhearted technology-firm executive Liam Cadegan (Harry Hamlin) is worried about his professional future--to say nothing about the welfare of his family--when his company is taken over by a conglomerate known for its ruthless weeding out of "weaklings." As the company's new vice-president of community relations, Monica advises head man Harlow (Grant Albrecht) that it would be good P.R. if he were to sponsor the Special Olympics, in which Liam's own handicapped son is a contestant. Instead, the selfish and manipulative Harlow orders his executives to attend a fiercely competitive weekend retreat, in which "survival of the fittest" is the order of the day. Fortunately for Liam, the retreat is being stage-managed by Monica's fellow angel Tess (Della Reese), who has a few fascinating "survival" ideas of her own. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Posing as an author, Monica (Roma Downey) is granted an interview with Daniel Lee Corbitt (Sean Patrick Flanery), an unrepentant, publicity-hungry Death Row inmate. In the course of events, Monica and her fellow angels unearth some long-buried truths about Daniel's victim (his abusive stepfather) and his estranged mother Shirlee (Veronica Cartwright). The Angels' mission will fail unless Daniel can find forgiveness in his heart for his mother's past indiscretions--but how can this possibly happen when he is to be executed in 36 hours, with absolutely no hope for a last-minute reprieve? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
Gloria (Valerie Bertinelli) goes on a ride-along with Angel of Death Andrew (John Dye), whose current assignment is to "collect" the peppery grandmother (Gloria Stuart) of timid postman Chuck Parker (Kirk Cameron). Meanwhile, Parker has been encouraged by Monica (Roma Downey)--here cast as his grandmother's nurse--to protect two youngsters (Michael Welch, Skye Cole Bartusiak) from being brutalized by their drunken father (James McDonald). Grief-stricken by his grandmother's death, Chuck is galvanized into plotting the murder of the kids' no-good dad--but in a startling turn of events, the "wrong" person dies, making even the Angels wonder what good can possibly come of this situation. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In the conclusion of Touched by an Angel's two-part Season Seven finale, angel Monica (Roma Downey) and psychiatrist Rebecca Markham (Faye Dunaway) continue their (extremely separate!) efforts to help Diana Winslow (Delta Burke), a member of a famous gospel-singing family group, come to grips with the death of Danny Winslow--and to locate Diana's brother-in-law Jed (Randy Travis), who caused the accident that killed Danny. Diana remembers nothing of the tragedy, while Joshua Winslow (John Schneider), son of family patriarch Carter Winslow (John Schneider) remains on life support. Although the taciturn Carter is unable to forgive Jed, his wife Lila (Rue McClanahan) may be willing to do so--and forgiveness is the only thing that can keep the family from permanently breaking apart. Of course, Monica's first concern is the Winslows, but it turns out that Dr. Markham needs her assistance as well. Musical highlights in this episode, performed by the formidable guest-star lineup as well as the real-life gospel aggregation The Gaither Homecoming Singers, include "Shallow Water", "See Myself In You", "Don't Ever Sell Your Saddle", "God Trying to Get Your Attention". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2001
In the first episode of Touched by an Angel's two-part Season Seven finale, Monica (Roma Downey) is celebrating her newly acquired ability to see humans "from the inside out." It doesn't take long to find the perfect test for her new skills, as manifested in a famous gospel-singing aggregation called the Winslow Family. When the group splits up after a bitter argument, Monica is certain that she can bring them back together--and thenl tragedy strikes. The bulk of the story is told in the form of a therapy session, as the troubled Diana Winslow (Delta Burke) tries to assuage her sorrow with the assistance of her cynical psychiatrist Rebecca Markham (Faye Dunaway). Among those appearing as the Winslows are guest stars Randy Travis, David Canary, John Schneider and Rue McClanahan, as well as the members of the real-life gospel group The Gaither Homecoming Singers. Musical highlights include "Shallow Water", "Oh, What a Time" and "Because He Lives". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Monica (Roma Downey) is summoned for jury duty in the trial of 18-year-old Brendan Falstaff, accused of setting fire to the home of his girlfriend Elizabeth for the purpose of murder. On the first ballot, the vote is eleven to one for conviction--and guess who's the sole holdout? Convinced that reasonable doubt still exists, Monica would like to use her angelic powers to sway the other jurors, but is forbidden from doing so by fellow angel Andrew (John Dye). Thus, Monica must adopt another strategy: finding the real reason that the intractable jury foreman (Bonnie Franklin) is so grimly determined to condemn the boy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
In a small North Carolina town, a feud has been raging for 40 years between Dr. Lucy Scribner (Bonnie Bartlett) and Pastor Robert Harrigan (Robert Prosky)--who, once upon a time, had been teenage sweethearts. At first, Monica (Roma Downey) and the angels believe that their assignment is to patch up Lucy and Robert's differences and bring them back together. Surprisingly, the real mission is to help Robert's 12-year-old grandnephew Brian (Martin Spanjers), who finds himself literally in the middle of a squabble between Lucy and Robert over installing a traffic signal at a dangerous intersection. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Kenny Rogers guest stars as itinerant musician Denny (Kenny Rogers), former boyfriend of a married woman named Ellen Sawyer (Kathy Baker). Feeling neglected by her workaholic husband Greg (Michael Nouri)--who in time-honored sitcom tradition has forgotten their 20th wedding anniversary--Ellen wishes she had married Denny instead. Monica (Roma Downey), Tess (Della Reese) and Andrew (John Dye are assigned to bring the Sawyers back together again. . .and by an amusing twist of fate, they are "helped " in this pursuit by none other than Denny himself. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Budding poet Ricky Hauk (Pedro Balmaceda) suffers from a profound lack of self-esteem, hiding his talents under the proverbial bushel basket and supporting his family with a series of low-pay, dead-end jobs. In her efforts to help Ricky reach his potential, Monica (Roma Downey) enlists the aid of a few other mortals, notably Ricky's younger brother Joey (Alex D. Linz), a budding inventor, and college student Shelley (Taylor Stanley), who is herself burdened by the proverbial "wrong" boyfriend. The fly in the ointment is Ricky's insensitive mother Ellen (Deborah Strang), a past master at piling guilt upon her son and driving him even further into his shell. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Season Seven of Touched by an Angel begins as overage playboy Everett Clay (Richard Chamberlain is disinherited by his millionaire father Benjamin (Ray Walston). Inspired by the story of the Prodigal Son, Benjamin intends to make Everett miserable enough to change his ways and learn something about self-reliance. With a bit of prodding from Heavenly caseworker Monica (Roma Downey)--and through the auspices of a mysterious painting on a barroom floor in Central City, Colorado--Everett flashes back to the misadventures of his great-grandfather Jack (also Richard Chamberlain), who started the family business. It turns out that young Jack was an even less admirable character than his great-grandson...but all this changed during a memorable stopover at Central City. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2000
When teenage volleyball champion Amy Cozzi (Amanda Barfield) is diagnosed with diabetes, the news is especially tough on her paretns Toni (Robin Bartlett) and Paul (Ray Abruzzo), who are preparing to open a new pizza parlor where Monica (Roma Downey) and Andrew (John Dye) are currently employed. As it turns out, Toni is less upset over Amy's illness than by the fact that it will throw off her meticulously planned "timetable"; unable to trust her family to think or act for themselves, Toni has put everyone--including her husband--on a tight, unswerving schedule, with nary a second wasted. Needless to say, Toni will have to learn the hard way that a family with no time for God is not a family at all. ~ 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
- 1999
District Attorney Sara Perker (Paige Moss) recoils in terror when her former boyfriend Jesse (Joey Lawrence) is brought into court as an armed-robbery suspect. Unable to face Jesse. Sara makes a beeline to the corner bar, where as luck (?) would have it Monica (Roma Downey) and Tess (Della Reese) are currently employed. In the course of a very long evening, the angels hear the story of the strange hold that Jesse once had--and still has--over Sara. Special Agent Angel Sam (Paul Winfield) makes a pivotal appearance in the episode's flashback sequence, while Monica and Tess' colleague Andrew (John Dye) has a surprise for everyone. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Monica (Roma Downey) shows up as a reporter at the World Cup Qualifier Ski Race in Park City, Utah. The "highlight" of the event promises to be a grudge match between two competitive skiiers, Jett (David Lascher) and Will (Sean Murray). Though they are lifelong friends, a certain amount of friction has developed around the fact that whenever they've skiied in the same race, Jett has invariably come in first, and Will has always finished up second. Enraged by the insinuation that Will has been letting him win all these years, Jett insists upon a final, definitive, winner-take-all competition--which may result in tragedy for both men! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Unless travelling salesman Gus Zimmerman (Michael Jeter) can come up with $10,000 in a hurry, his invalid wife Esther will be ejected from her nursing home. Heading to Las Vegas in hopes of winning big, Gus falls under the spell of beautiful casino manager Monique (Roma Downey)--who, unbeknownst to him, is the demonic doppelganger of Heavenly caseworker Monica (also Roma Donwey). Before he quite knows what has happened, Gus has signed his soul over to Monique, who tries to arrange for a quick turnover by subtly encouraging the hapless salesman to kill himself so that Esther can collect his life insurance! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
The famous candy factory Taffy Town has been inherited from its jovial creator Uncle Dudley (Louie Anderson in a cameo role) by his less-than jovial son Bo (Greg Evigan). Having no great affection for Taffy Town, Bo has allowed the business to run into the ground. Enter Heavenly caseworker Monica (Roma Downey), in the guise of an efficiency expert hired to turn Taffy Town around. Though it would seem that the dispirited Bo is Monica's "client" on this occasion, there are several others who need her help, notably Bo's employees Clarence (Tom Sullivan), Susi (Joe Dee Messina), Norma (Jennifer Holliday) and Isaac (Keb' Mo'). Curiously, the solution to everyone's problems involves transforming the Taffy Town work force into a singing group. Alas, a devastating explosion nearly ends Monica's reclamation project before it begins. Musical highlights in this episode include "Hand it Over", sung by Keb' Mo'; "I Have Decided", sung by Joe Dee Messina"; "My Tribute", sung by Jennifer Holliday; and "How Great Thou Art, sung by Greg Evigan. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Evidently inspired by Saving Private Ryan, this episode takes place in July of 1944, in the closing stages of WW2. A group of soldiers, led by Sgt. Walker (Matthew Glave), make a pact that if one of them survives the war, that person will deliver letters of hope to the others' loved ones. Monica (Roma Downey) is assigned to watch over this "special" platoon, which includes ultra-cynical Pvt. Faraday (Christian Leffler), and the eternally optimistic Pvt. Rourke (Andrew Kavovit). What follows is a maelstrom of terror, courage, cowardice, stupidity and nobility--but the payoff does not occur until 50 years later, during a poignant visit to a London pet shop. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
In this episode, we learn that Monica (Roma Downey) has always wanted to be a singer, but her voice is so hideous that she was kicked out of the Heavenly Choir eons ago. Thus when she is assigned to straighten out the life of Alice (Charlotte Church), a 13-year-old girl who possesses a exquisite singing voice, Monica is consumed by jealousy. What really sticks in our heroine's craw is the fact that Alice is nasty, rude, and totally unappreciative of her special gift. As a result, Monica turns the assignment down flat--and gets herself in hot water with her Higher-Ups. Appearing in this episode as a motley crew of street performers is 'N Sync. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Having long since renounced his Jewish faith, Jake Weiss (Bruce Davison) has degenerated into a flint-hearted slumlord. Arrested for housing-code violations and ordered to spend two weeks in one of his own squalid tenements, Jake feigns an epiphany in order to escape his sentence, claiming that he must be given time off to celebrate Passover with his mother and son. Posing as a ode-enforcement officer, Monica (Roma Downey) gives Jake a break, hoping he means what he says--but it takes a serious medical crisis to teach Jake the true meaning of Passover, and awaken him to his real purpose in life. Series regular Della Reese) (Tess) sings "Go Down, Moses". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Having witnessed a hate crime committed by a gang of white supremacists against a black law student, baker Matt Colletti (a pre-The ShieldMichael Chilkis) is too frightened to come forward and tell the authorities. It is up to Monica and Tess--disguised respectively as an assistant baker and a visiting preacher--to convince Matt to do the right thing. It takes some doing, but Matt finally takes a stand and provides testimony against the thugs. Alas, when Matt claims to have recognized one of the student's assailants as Satan in disguise, no one (except the angels) believes him! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Stricken with the degenerative neurological disease ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), professional artist Richard (Gregory Harrison) must quickly decide the sort of legacy he will leave behind for his wife Sally (Linda Purl) and his three sons. Feverishly, Richard rushes to finish several paintings in hopes of a huge commission--but money alone is not what his family really needs. Angels Monica (Roma Downey), Tess (Della Reese) and Andrew (John Dye) adopt various guises to convince Richard that the greatest gifts he can bestow upon his loved ones are Faith and Hope. Haley Joel Osmont (Sixth Sense) appears as Richard's son John Henry, who at story's end brings new meaning to the old adage "Life Goes On." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
