"Promised Land" (1996) TV series 1996-1999

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Creator:

Martha Williamson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

17 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Plot:

When Russell Greene loses his job, he decides to go on the road with his family. So he gathers his wife...

Plot Keywords:

Mobile Home | Spin Off | Recreational Vehicle | Principal | Nurse

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 11 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Gerald McRaney	...	Russell Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)
Wendy Phillips	...	Claire Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)
Austin O'Brien	...	Joshua 'Josh' Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)
Sarah Schaub	...	Dinah Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)
Eddie Karr	...	Nathaniel Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)
Celeste Holm	...	Hattie Greene (67 episodes, 1996-1999)

Also Known As:

Home of the Brave

Runtime:

60 min (69 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company:

CBS Productions

Trivia:

The interior set for the family's trailer was a real Airstream trailer which had been removed from its original frame. It was made about three feet wider than a normal Airstream trailer and then reassembled on a platform which could also accommodate lighting and camera equipment. Sections of the trailer set could be removed, one by one, to allow for various angles of camera coverage.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: The interior Airstream set was about three feet wider than the Airstream trailer which was used for exterior shots. The extra width in the set's ceiling was covered by a removable, simulated skylight which is clearly visible throughout the series. The top of the trailer shown in exterior shots has no visible signs of a skylight.

Quotes:

Claire: God has taken you this far down the road. He won't abandon you now. I know He won't.

Movie Connections:

Spin off from "Touched by an Angel" (1994)

A Beautiful Show that never should have gotten cancelled

I only just discovered Promised Land in 2004, but I can't believe how long it took for me to find it, afterall I enjoyed Touched By An Angel very much and the crossovers with the Greene's were always quite powerful. But WOW! I never could have anticipated how dramatic Promised Land would be. I absolutely love Gerald McRaney...he is so talented playing Russell Greene, because this character is so warm and strong that he is such a great father figure..I admire McRaney incredibly for portraying such an caring and wise character. But Wendy Phillips is also extremely talented, I love the chemistry between Gerald and Wendy its so intense. The truth is everybody on this show were all great actors, Celeste Holm is one of those legendary, great actresses who always shines with maturity, Austin O'Brien and Sarah Schaub gave PL more depth and angst and Eddie Karr amazes me with his older-then-his-years humor. Promised Land is by far the very best..and I can't believe it got cancelled, it has great morals and values..it taught me a lot. I enjoy it much more then TBAA, because these people aren't angels..they are just going from place to place lending a hand and changing people's lives for the better. The acting is so much more deeper and spiritual. I hope I'll never forget this show or the people in it and the ones portraying them..it has truly entered my heart and I hope it will never truly leave. I'll take what I have learnt from it and take it with me for the rest of my life.