The Word(1978)
Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?
The Word Synopsis
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.
The Word (1978) is a drama series that premiered on November 12, 1978, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars David Janssen, James Whitmore, Florinda Bolkan and Eddie Albert. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1978-11-12
- Last aired:
- 1978-11-15
- Producers:
- Bob Markell, Charles W. Fries, Richard Berg
The Word Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Janssen
as Steve Randall
James Whitmore
as George Wheeler
Florinda Bolkan
as Angela Monti
Eddie Albert
as Ogden Towery
Geraldine Chaplin
as Naomi Dunn
Hurd Hatfield
as Cedric Plummer
John Huston
as Nathan Randall
John McEnery
as Florian Knight
Ron Moody
as LeBrun
Diana Muldaur
as Claire Randall
Kate Mulgrew
as Tony Nicholson
Janice Rule
as Barbara Randall
Key crew
Executive produced by Bob Markell, Charles W. Fries and Richard Berg.
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The Word Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Word – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Word?
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How many seasons of The Word are there?
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The Word has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 12, 1978.
Is The Word still running?
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No. The Word is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 15, 1978.
Who is in the cast of The Word?
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The Word (1978) stars David Janssen, James Whitmore, Florinda Bolkan, Eddie Albert and Geraldine Chaplin. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Word any good?
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The Word (1978) is rated 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.