Touched by an Angel - The Second Season
by Helaine Head
from Paramount
Touched by an Angel swiftly amassed a devout following, drawn to the TV series' clear Christian values and the warm performances of Roma Downey (she of the creamy complexion and lush pre-Raphaelite hair) and Della Reese as Monica and Tess, two angels sent to help troubled human beings. The first season had the additional virtue of exploring the ordinary yet complex emotional problems of troubled marriages, rebellious teens, and coping with the death of a loved one, in stories that were (with a few exceptions) cleanly written and down-to-earth--though, of course, everything was resolved by divine intervention. The second season, regrettably, dives into melodrama: A pregnant woman is trapped in a bank vault after her husband tries to rob the bank; a lawyer meets up with an old girlfriend, not knowing that her wicked ambitions caused his best friend to commit suicide; a postal worker sends atheistic replies to children's letters to God--and it turns out that he's an Auschwitz survivor. Even episodes grappling with what could be compelling material, like a stripper who feels responsible for her daughter's birth defect, get pushed over the top when Tess saves the day by creating a hot air balloon out of thin air. Certainly, God can accomplish miracles, but the second season of Touched by an Angel loses sight of his subtlety and mysterious ways. Nonetheless, fans will continue to take comfort in the show's message about divine love.
Episodes feature a wide range of guest stars: Movie actors like Elliott Gould (M*A*S*H) and Stacy Keach (Fat City); old television hands like Hal Linden (Barney Miller) and Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley); non-actors like poet Maya Angelou and singer Natalie Cole; and such, well, lesser celebrities as Kathie Lee Gifford (Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.) John Dye joins the series in this season as Andrew, a handsome angel of death. --Bret Fetzer
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL - THE SECOND SEASON delivers inspiration in the form of Monica (Downey), Tess (Reese) and Andrew (Dye), three angels dispatched from heaven to inspire people who are at a crossroads in their lives. Features notable guest appearances by Randy Travis, Phylicia Rashad and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Touched by an Angel - The Complete First Season
by Helaine Head
from Paramount
Touched by an Angel wasn't the first TV show with a heavenly theme, but it set a new standard for a compassionate portrayal of Christian themes on television. Roma Downey, with flowing brunette locks and a soft Irish lilt, plays Monica, a divine case-worker sent from town to town to lend an angelic hand. Sometimes it's as simple as helping a dying man reach out to those he loves before it's too late; sometimes she has to face the Devil himself--in the closing episode of the first season, Monica is sent to make sure an AIDS hospice opens despite the opposition of white supremacists being led by Satan (played by John Schneider, formerly of The Dukes of Hazzard). Earthy Della Reese plays Tess, Monica's supervisor, who takes an active role in quite a few cases. Touched by an Angel is unlikely to persuade dubious viewers to join the faith, but though all episodes resolve themselves through the intervention of God and his divine messengers, the show's view of humanity has hope and dignity.
Touched by an Angel also features an impressive array of guest stars, ranging from country music star Randy Travis to Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman (The Last Picture Show) to Marion Ross (Happy Days); one episode, about a radio talk-show host fighting with her teenage daughter, features Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), James Marsden (X-Men), and Jack Black (School of Rock), all before their careers took off. Touched by an Angel: The Complete First Season has the first 13 episodes from 1994-95 and, as a bonus, the two-part series finale from 2003. --Bret Fetzer
TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON delivers inspiration in the form of Monica (Downey), Tess (Reese) and Andrew (Dye), three angels dispatched from heaven to inspire people who are at a crossroads in their lives. Features notable guest appearances by Randy Travis, Phylicia Rashad and Malcolm-Jamal Warner,
Night of the Twisters
by Timothy Bond
from Good Times Video
The people of sleepy Blainsworth Nebraska have no idea of the deadly unpredictable storms heading toward them rogue tornadoes that will change their lives forever. There are already storms brewing between young Danny Hatch (Devon Sawa) and his father Jack (John Schneider) a former football star who is disappointed in his irresponsible son. Danny is home alone babysitting his baby brother when the monster twisters suddenly whirl through the unsuspecting town! Now Danny must begin a long struggle to survive the night and rescue his family... through downed electrical wires broken gas lines and a heart stopping final escape from the twisters fury! Based on actual events and packed with terrifying tornado footage and special effects this gripping film is both a thrilling look at nature s deadliest force and a testament to one family s struggle to survive against the odds.System Requirements:Running Time: Approximately 91 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 018713514899 Manufacturer No: 05-51489
Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
In this expedition into R.L. Stine's creepy--but not too creepy--world of ghosts and the supernatural features the episodes "Night of the Living Dummy II" and "Bride of the Living Dummy."Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 024543462705 Manufacturer No: 2246270
Goosebumps: It Came from Beneath the Sink
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
This expedition into R.L. Stine's creepy--but not too creepy--world of ghosts and the supernatural contains the episodes "It Came From Beneath the Sink" and "Strained Peas."Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 024543462729 Manufacturer No: 2246272
Goosebumps: Perfect School
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
So maybe Brian O'Connor does like to play practical jokes on his little brother Riley. And maybe he doesn't clean his room or make his bed often enough to please his parents but that's no reason to send him away to boarding school is it? Brian's parents just won't settle for anything less than perfect so they send him away to the "Perfect School." The grounds are pristine the hallways are spotless and the students that graduate really are perfect. Maybe a little too perfect.....System Requirements:Running Time: 43 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 024543267911 Manufacturer No: 2236791
Goosebumps: My Best Friend Is Invisible
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
When their parents go away on vacation Aunt Dahlia arrives to baby sit for her nephews 12- year old Tom and his 10-year old brother Jon. Their aunt is kind of weird but her 'prize prune cookies' are delicious. That is until the brothers realize that each one of Aunt Dahlia's culinary treats is just as strange as she is...System Requirements:Running Time: 43 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 024543374619 Manufacturer No: 2237461
Goosebumps: Scary House
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
Two haunted house themed episodes of R.L. Stine's series Goosebumps.
Genre: Children's Video
Rating: NR
Release Date: 6-SEP-2005
Media Type: DVD
Touched by an Angel - The Third Season (Vol. 1 & 2)
by Helaine Head
from Paramount
This Giftset includes both volumes 1 & 2 of Season 3.
Goosebumps: The Ghost Next Door
by Ron Oliver
from 20th Century Fox
There's a strange new kid on the block.... Hannahs neighborhood has just gotten a little—weird. Ever since that new boy moved in next door. But when did he move in? Wasn't the house empty when Hannah went to sleep the night before? Why does it still look so deserted? She's not getting any answers from her new neighbor. He just keeps disappearing in the oddest ways. And he's so pale.... Is Hannah being haunted by...the ghost next door???
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