IMDb >
"The Christophers" (1952)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"The Christophers" (1952) More at IMDbPro »TV series
Overview
User Rating:
Seasons:
Release Date:
1952 (USA) more
User Comments:
A tribute to what honest and unpretentious "televangelism" could be more (1 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 14 of 15) | Jack Haley | ... | Himself (3 episodes, 1953-1960) |
| Gigi Perreau | (3 episodes, 1954-1960) | |
| Dean Jagger | (3 episodes, 1958-1963) | |
| Dolores Hope | ... | Herself (2 episodes, 1953-1955) |
| Joe E. Brown | (2 episodes, 1955-1964) | |
| Ruth Hussey | (2 episodes, 1955-1960) | |
| Ward Bond | (2 episodes, 1955-1958) | |
 | James Cagney | ... | Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1957) |
| John Daly | (2 episodes, 1956-1958) | |
| Virginia Grey | ... | Ann Foster (2 episodes, 1957-1963) |
 | Barbara Stanwyck | ... | Guest Host (2 episodes, 1957) |
| Ann Blyth | (2 episodes, 1958-1963) | |
 | Ricardo Montalban | (2 episodes, 1960) | |
 | Don Ameche | (2 episodes, 1963-1964) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
USA:30 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Company:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (1 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "The Christophers" (1952)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| "This Is the Life" | "Garfield Goose and Friends" | The Jack Benny Program | "Bill Kennedy at the Movies" | "See It Now" |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| IMDb TV section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
This series began airing on network TV (ABC) in 1952. I don't know when ABC canceled it, but it is still produced every week and broadcast on cable channels in 18 states as "Christopher Closeup".
The weekly half-hour series featured individuals from various walks of life who used their gifts to make the world a better place. Shows were theme-based, covering topics involving how people translate ideals into everyday life. It was (and is) a definite religiously oriented program -- The Christopers organization was founded by Merryknoll priests -- but it presents largely non-sectarian spiritual values and how they can be used to solve everyday problems. The tagline -- "It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness" -- was taken from an ancient Chinese proverb and encapsulates the show's general theme.
Issues addressed are such matters as family life, facing difficult economic situations, looking after the poor and homeless, substance abuse, etc. The thematic material has remained contemporary, including problems like AIDS and meth addiction.
It's a poor comment on modern life and television, when one compares this show to modern televangelism. It has never denigrated other groups or spiritual beliefs, pounded the viewers with requests for money, been involved in scandal, or otherwise failed to live up to the ideals that it espouses.