6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Good Heavens (1976)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
Good Heavens was an ABC comedy anthology series produced by Columbia Pictures Television that aired between February 29 to June 26, 1976. It ranked #17 in the Nielsen ratings during the 1975-76 television season. The main character was Mr. Angel, who was an Emissary of Heaven that came down to Earth to grant wishes to those who had performed a good deed. Episodes featured actors such as Don Ameche, Susan Dey, Sandy Duncan, Pat Harrington Jr., Florence Henderson, Alex Karras, Penny Marshall, Hugh O'Brian, Loretta Swit, Brenda Vaccaro, and Fred Willard.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Good Heavens was an ABC comedy anthology series produced by Columbia Pictures Television that aired between February 29 to June 26, 1976. It ranked #17 in the Nielsen ratings during the 1975-76 television season. The main character was Mr. Angel, who was an Emissary of Heaven that came down to Earth to grant wishes to those who had performed a good deed. Episodes featured actors such as Don Ameche, Susan Dey, Sandy Duncan, Pat Harrington Jr., Florence Henderson, Alex Karras, Penny Marshall, Hugh O'Brian, Loretta Swit, Brenda Vaccaro, and Fred Willard.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, God intervening in human affairs to solve individual problems, is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal moral dilemmas rather than specific political ideologies. The solutions presented emphasize personal responsibility and kindness, leading to a neutral rating.
The 1976 sitcom 'Good Heavens' features a predominantly white cast, typical of its era, with no apparent intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative, centered on an angel granting wishes, does not critique traditional identities or explicitly focus on DEI themes.
Secondary
The series centers on a benevolent, albeit sometimes exasperated, God who directly interacts with a human writer, providing moral guidance and affirming the existence of a higher power. The narrative aligns with the virtues of a guiding deity.
The television series "Good Heavens" (1976-1977) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Based on available plot summaries and character descriptions, there is no depiction of queer identity or related narratives within the show's content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Good Heavens is an original anthology series, not an adaptation of existing material with pre-established characters. All characters, including the recurring Mr. Angel, are original to the show, meaning there are no prior canonical genders to swap.
Good Heavens (1976) is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist whose race was canonically or historically established prior to this production, making a race swap impossible by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
5.5
Critic Ratings
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