Pray TV (1982)
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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… More 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
- Directed By
- Robert Markowitz
- Genres
- Drama
PG,
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Cast
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Lois Areno
as Bobbi Ellis
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Ned Beatty
as Reverend Freddy Stone
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Jason Bernard
as Everett
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Frank Birney
as Johnson
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Michael Currie
as Artie Allman
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Dana Halsted
as Louise
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James Keane
as Fats
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Richard Kennedy
as Announcer
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Richard Kiley
as Reverend Gus Keiffer
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Louise Latham
as Mrs. Oakes
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Duncan McLeod
as Guard
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John Ritter
as Tom McPherson
- Kurt Smildsin
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Madolyn Smith Osborne
as Liz Oakes
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Kenneth Tigar
as Parker
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Mel Tormé
as Himself
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Jonathan Prince
as Bill Oakes
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Herb Mitchell
as Guard
- James O'Connell
