"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:

Russell: You know what, honey?
Claire: What?
Russell: Mark can keep his mansion and his money and his cars cause right now I'm holding in my arms the greatest treasure on Earth.

Movie Connections:

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

Great Show. Bring it Back!

I absolutely love Promised Land. The first episode that I saw, was while I was on my mission from 2003-2005. I really loved the rich family background portrayed in the show. Here was a family with struggles of their own, but instead of dwelling on them; they would reach out with love to others who may have had the same problems, in an effort to forget themselves, and go to work. This is what caused me to fall in love with the show. All of the actors; especially Gerald McRaney; had demonstrated the true meaning of "Family" which has left an indelible mark on my life. I have been down the same road they have, but It has taken allot of time for me to develop that kind of character. I love this show so much, that I have wanted to share it with friends; but I was really stunned when I had heard that it was taken off the air. I thought and still think they should BRING IT BACK! So many lives can benefit from heaven inspired media. i honestly believe that this show was divinely inspired; because it brings the spirit every time I see just one episode. This show really (in my book) has truly defined what a "Promised Land" is. It is the Love that you hold in your heart for others; which brings you to a higher destination. The spirit of Love, is one of the most potent messages in this series, and all I can say is, Bring it back. -Robert