Angels Maintain a Presence in Television and Pop Culture
Today, angels can be found in everything from fashion to popular films. Angel symbolism has been of particular interest among television writers who have found ways to weave these mythical beings into numerous plot lines.
Angels not only bring a warm-hearted feeling to television shows and movies, but they give viewers a reason to contemplate the unknown--what do angels look like? What can they do for those on earth? Many television programs have attempted to capture the essence of angels and what they may, or may not do, for mortal beings.
"Highway to Heaven"
This series was popular in the mid-eighties, lasting from 1984 to 1989 before coming to an end, according to IMDB.com. "Highway to Heaven" starred actor Michael Landon, who played the role of Jonathan Smith. In the series, Smith is sent back down to earth to help individuals who are going through personal challenges.
The root of each character's problems were often issues such as greed or egotism. Smith is joined by Mark Gordon, an ex-policeman who helps him on his mission to help as many people as he can while roaming the earth. Together, they address several modern-day issues as well, such as racism and cancer.
"Charlie's Angels"
Though less mythical and more about the perceived sweetness of angels, "Charlie's Angels" is a series that focused on three beautiful private eyes. Led by actress Farrah Fawcett, the show aired between 1976 and 1981, althrough the actresses who played the three angels changed throughout the course of the series.
The three angels reported to a man named Charlie as they pursued dangerous criminals and proved that while angels may be good-looking, they are also powerful--even if they do not necessarily have mystical powers.
"Touched by an Angel"
Between 1994 and 2003, "Touched by an Angel" was a popular family program that revolved around the idea that mythical angels have been sent down on earth to guide those who have lost their way. The premise of the show was to remind individuals that they are loved and have a purpose in life.
Roma Downey and Della Reese starred in the series. Together, they played the role of angels given the responsibility of opening the eyes of misled humans on Earth.
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