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Credit reader Chris Vaughen for recalling two shows featuring priests in prominent roles that I missed in my recent list. Chris’ edition include Have Faith, a half-hour sitcom which which aired on ABC starred Joel Higgins (Silver Spoons), Ron Carey (Barney Miller) and Stephen Furst way back in 1989. Also, and how could I have…

Yesterday’s discussion of M*A*S*H in this space got me thinking about the character of Father Mulcahy which led me wonder about how many shows actually featured priests in lead or prominent supporting roles. Are you following my stream consciousness here? So, I did me some research. Here’s the list: Going My Way (ABC, 1962-1963) –…

My blog yesterday on the Experian Simmons marketing study which showed a higher overall popularity of TV shows that appeal to conservative and Republicans as compared to those that are more popular with liberals and Democrats drew a couple of interesting comments. Kenneth wrote: I would argue that successful TV shows and movies have little…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. Sarah Palin’s debut ratings + TV audience report = increasing clout of conservative audiences on TV programming.     Sarah Palin’s new TLC reality series Sarah Palin’s Alaska was given lots of TLC by viewers — nearly five million of them made it…
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