Nothing Sacred (TV series)

http://dbpedia.org/resource/Nothing_Sacred_(TV_series) an entity of type: Thing

Nothing Sacred is an American drama series that aired from 1997 to 1998 on ABC. The series was created by a Jesuit priest named Bill Cain and producer David Manson. The series centered on the daily goings-on at a parish in an inner-city neighborhood. The show drew criticism from some Catholic organizations for its frank treatment of sensitive issues such as AIDS, racism, and abortion, as well as its portrayal of church issues in the post-Second Vatican Council era, which some saw as favoring those with more liberal views of the Council. The show and its sponsors were targeted for boycotts by the Catholic League. The series faced low ratings and ABC canceled its order for the final four episodes, eventually canceling the series entirely after the March 14, 1998 episode (with five completed rdf:langString

rdfs:label

rdf:langString Nothing Sacred (TV series)

dbpedia-owl:wikiPageID

xsd:integer 11552940

dbpedia-owl:wikiPageRevisionID

xsd:integer 1121785817

dbpprop:shortsummary

rdf:langString Rachel, who's seven weeks pregnant, tries to decide whether or not to have an abortion, while Father Ray and Father Leo passionately disagree on how to advise her on the matter. Meanwhile, a woman chains herself to the steps of the church to protest a parishioner who is a slum lord.

rdf:langString As the St. Thomas staff prepares for Easter, Father Martin wants to close St. Thomas, Father Ray seeks counseling as he questions his faith, an elderly woman is eager to be baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass, and a mistake by Father Eric results in a fire which almost destroys the church.

rdf:langString Father Ray takes a day off and runs into a high school classmate at a pick-up basketball game; Father Leo struggles with feeling unneeded after a series of disappointments; Sidney, having recently separated from his wife Frances , makes a connection with a location scout seeking to use St. Thomas to film a horror movie.

rdf:langString Father Ray is called on the carpet because of the trouble that occurred on Christmas Eve, and he's not happy with the bishop's decision to assign Father Martin Briggs to co-pastor with him and exert control over parish matters. Meanwhile, a young black parishioner makes a bold statement at the church and resists his mother's insistence that he be confirmed in the Catholic faith.

rdf:langString Disheartened by Father Leo's absence, Father Ray finds it mysteriously difficult to get in touch with God, while his old flame Gemma is a constant presence as she plans St. Thomas' upcoming Halloween bash. Meanwhile, Sister Maureen attempts to help a traumatized parishioner who's turned against God, while J.A. worries that his teenage cousin is working for a local drug dealer.

rdf:langString Father Ray prepares to marry an interfaith couple, a Catholic woman and a Jewish man , whose marriage is opposed by family members on both sides. He collaborates with a female Rabbi to attempt to overcome the numerous obstacles leading up to the wedding ceremony.

rdf:langString Father Ray provides support to his longtime friend Father Jesse O'Connell , a priest who is secretly gay and has AIDS. Meanwhile, Sister Mo brings communion to a woman who has not left her home in years, and Father Eric plays basketball with students from the school in Father Ray's absence.

rdf:langString Father Ray questions his belief in miracles while trying to help a young man hospitalized for speaking in tongues and who claims to have visions. Meanwhile, Father Eric has feelings for a new musician working at St. Thomas.

rdf:langString A man comes to confession at St. Thomas and tells Father Ray that Father Leo had sexually abused him years earlier. After the accusation becomes public, Father Ray urges Father Leo to take steps to defend himself, while Father Leo tries to remain open to what God is trying to accomplish through the ordeal.

rdf:langString Father Ray and Justine search the school for a stash of condoms. Meanwhile, Sidney and his wife Frances go for counseling, and Rachel is attracted to an ex-con who's working at St. Thomas on a work-release program.

rdf:langString In the pilot episode, Father Ray encounters his former girlfriend Gemma , who's now the stepmother of a troubled student in the parish school and in an unhappy marriage. He also experiences further stress after having his noncommittal advice in the confessional regarding abortion recorded and sent to the Bishop's office.

rdf:langString Things are brewing at the church soup kitchen: a politician who wants to close the place accepts Father Ray's invitation to pay a visit---and brings a camera crew. On the same day, J.A.'s wedding plans go awry, forcing him to move his wedding reception to the soup kitchen.

rdf:langString Father Ray and the staff grow steadily more unhappy with Father Martin , who wants to close the soup kitchen. After learning that Father Martin has offered the Director of Religious Education position to Justine Madsen Judd, Sister Mo seeks another job. Meanwhile, Fr. Ray counsels a parishioner who is struggling with the news that his unborn child will have Down Syndrome.

rdf:langString Father Ray is caught in the middle of a family crisis after his ex-convict brother Michael breaks into his parents' house and is shot and wounded by their father Vince . Following this event, their mother Helen leaves home and comes to stay at the rectory. Meanwhile, St. Thomas opens its doors to the homeless on the coldest night of the year.

rdf:langString Father Ray declares St. Thomas a sanctuary to a couple of Salvadoran refugees on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Father Eric is nervous about his parents coming to Christmas Mass; and Sister Mo is frustrated by her limited role as a woman in the church.

rdf:langString Father Ray tries to help a couple in the parish who are experiencing marital difficulties. Meanwhile, their adopted son is escaping their arguments by drinking; and a recently deceased elderly couple bequeath their home to St. Thomas.

rdf:langString Father Ray tries to reconcile a deceased parishioner's husband and daughters, a challenge complicated by the intense dislike that the widower has for him. Meanwhile, the St. Thomas parish staff considers how to spend the anticipated windfall after a winning lottery ticket is donated to the church.

rdf:langString Sister Maureen prepares to be the Maid of Honor at the wedding of a longtime friend . While also planning the funeral of her elderly housemate Sister Sebastian and dealing with the pressure and indignity of Father Martin's staff reorganization, she begins to question her future in religious life.

rdf:langString After a young woman is shot in front of the church, her blood appears to form an image of Jesus. While everyone grapples with whether this is truly a miracle or not, Father Ray tries to stop the wounded girl's brother from carrying out a vendetta. Meanwhile, Father Leo returns to St. Thomas.

rdf:langString After helping to commit a robbery, Father Ray's ex-con brother Michael shows up at the rectory asking for a place to stay. Meanwhile, a traditionalist seminarian arrives to shadow Father Eric for a few days; and Sister Maureen is invited to preach at the local Episcopalian church.

dbpprop:writtenby

rdf:langString Jason Cahill

rdf:langString Sandy Kroopf

rdf:langString Jan Oxenberg

rdf:langString Marlane Meyer

rdf:langString Bill Cain & Cyrus Yavneh

rdf:langString Bill Cain & Michael Breault

rdf:langString Lee Blessing & Jeanne Blake

rdf:langString Paul Leland

dbpprop:company

xsd:integer 20

rdf:langString Sarabande Productions

dbpprop:country

rdf:langString United States

dbpprop:executiveProducer

rdf:langString Richard Kramer

dbpprop:firstAired

xsd:date 1997-09-18

dbpprop:id

xsd:integer 118411

dbpprop:language

rdf:langString English

dbpprop:lastAired

xsd:date 1998-03-14

dbpprop:numEpisodes

xsd:integer 20

dbpprop:numSeasons

xsd:integer 1

dbpprop:producer

rdf:langString Greer Shephard

rdf:langString Bill Cain

dbpprop:runtime

xsd:integer 60

dbpprop:title

rdf:langString Song of Songs

rdf:langString Speaking in Tongues

rdf:langString Parents and Children

rdf:langString Kindred Spirits

rdf:langString Calling

rdf:langString Nothing Sacred

rdf:langString Felix Culpa

rdf:langString Sleeping Dogs

rdf:langString The Coldest Night of the Year

rdf:langString Mixed Blessings

rdf:langString A Bloody Miracle

rdf:langString A Nun's Story

rdf:langString HIV Priest

rdf:langString Hodie Christus Natus Est

rdf:langString Holy Words

rdf:langString House of Rage

rdf:langString Proofs for the Existence of God

rdf:langString Roman Catholic Holiday

rdf:langString Sex, God and Reality

rdf:langString Signs and Words

rdf:langString Spirit and Substance

dbpprop:writer

rdf:langString David Manson

rdf:langString Jason Cahill

rdf:langString Sandy Kroopf

rdf:langString Jan Oxenberg

rdf:langString Bill Cain

rdf:langString Marlane Meyer

rdf:langString Michael Breault

rdf:langString Jeanne Blake

dbpedia-owl:abstract

rdf:langString Nothing Sacred is an American drama series that aired from 1997 to 1998 on ABC. The series was created by a Jesuit priest named Bill Cain and producer David Manson. The series centered on the daily goings-on at a parish in an inner-city neighborhood. The show drew criticism from some Catholic organizations for its frank treatment of sensitive issues such as AIDS, racism, and abortion, as well as its portrayal of church issues in the post-Second Vatican Council era, which some saw as favoring those with more liberal views of the Council. The show and its sponsors were targeted for boycotts by the Catholic League. The series faced low ratings and ABC canceled its order for the final four episodes, eventually canceling the series entirely after the March 14, 1998 episode (with five completed episodes left unaired). The series did win critical acclaim, including a Peabody Award for its "honest portrayal of the complexity of faith in the modern era" and a Humanitas Prize. It also received nominations for Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award nomination for actor Kevin Anderson.

dbpprop:directedby

rdf:langString Tom Moore

rdf:langString John Coles

rdf:langString Robert Young

rdf:langString David Manson

rdf:langString Jan Egleson

rdf:langString Arvin Brown

rdf:langString James Hayman

rdf:langString Eugene Corr

rdf:langString Claudia Weill

rdf:langString Joan Tewkesbury

rdf:langString Robert Allan Ackerman