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Down to Earth

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1987
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
94
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Randy Josselyn, David Kaufman, Carol Mansell, Kyle Richards, and Dick Sargent in Down to Earth (1984)
SitcomComedy

After being struck down by a trolley (golly) in 1925, Ethel MacDoogan, a flapper, waits in heaven for a chance to help a family and earn her wings. That chance arrives in the form of the Pre... Read allAfter being struck down by a trolley (golly) in 1925, Ethel MacDoogan, a flapper, waits in heaven for a chance to help a family and earn her wings. That chance arrives in the form of the Preston family.After being struck down by a trolley (golly) in 1925, Ethel MacDoogan, a flapper, waits in heaven for a chance to help a family and earn her wings. That chance arrives in the form of the Preston family.

  • Creators
    • Sam Harris
    • Bruce H. Newberg
  • Stars
    • Carol Mansell
    • David Kaufman
    • Kyle Richards
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    94
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Sam Harris
      • Bruce H. Newberg
    • Stars
      • Carol Mansell
      • David Kaufman
      • Kyle Richards
    • 26User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Carol Mansell
    Carol Mansell
    • Ethel MacDoogan
    • 1984–1987
    David Kaufman
    David Kaufman
    • Duane Preston
    • 1984–1987
    Kyle Richards
    Kyle Richards
    • Lissy Preston
    • 1984–1987
    Randy Josselyn
    Randy Josselyn
    • Jay Jay Preston
    • 1984–1987
    Dick Sargent
    Dick Sargent
    • Richard Preston
    • 1984–1987
    Marla Rubinoff
    Marla Rubinoff
    • Candy Carlysle
    • 1984–1987
    Ronnie Schell
    Ronnie Schell
    • Lester Luster
    • 1984–1985
    Stephen Johnson
    Stephen Johnson
    • Richard Preston
    • 1984
    Lester Fletcher
    Lester Fletcher
    • Mr. Divine
    • 1984
    Michael DeLano
    Michael DeLano
    • Jake Fiore
    • 1985
    Beau Billingslea
    Beau Billingslea
    • Sergeant Taylor
    • 1986
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Mark Minnix
    • 1984
    Alan Young
    Alan Young
    • Alistair Coogan
    • 1984
    Jack Griffin
    Jack Griffin
    • Delivery Man
    • 1984
    Gary Dawson
    • Delivery Boy
    • 1984
    June Berry
    June Berry
    • Polly Sue Pickwood
    • 1984
    Brad Logan
    • Mountain Man Kazinsky
    • 1984
    Sheila Aldridge
    • Vicki Drake
    • 1984
    • Creators
      • Sam Harris
      • Bruce H. Newberg
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    peterack

    Down To Earth - Bewitched connection

    I very much remember "Down To Earth" as I acted in one of the episodes. I believe it was entitled "The Burro" and it is where young J.J. (or Jay Jay) ordered a donkey via mail order. I played the "delivery person" who brought the donkey to their door.

    Not to ring my own bell, but what may be of interest to trivia fans is that I,Peter Ackemran, am the son of late TV Producer Harry Ackerman, who, among his many accomplishments was the Executive Producer of a TV show called "Bewitched" - which also starred Dick Sergent! The day I worked on the show was a wonderful opportunity for Dick and I to reconnect since the time I visited the set of his former show as a young boy.
    manny_j

    Someone should resurrect this show and theme song

    I also fondly remember watching this show as a child. I used to watch it every day at 4:30 on TBS after school while everyone else was watching ABC afterschool specials. I remember the opening sequence was in the style of an old 1920's newsreel with the theme song being a little like a swing song and saying something about Valentino. It's horrible that this show is not too familiar, because with Hollywood remaking the Dukes of Hazzard, The Addams Family and other old TV shows, this would seem like the perfect premise for a Hollywood remake. There was another show that used to show after it that I can only remember had Louis Arquette as a dirty old man. Maybe someday, TV will come back to what it used to be, instead of reality shows.
    TelevisionJunkie

    Fond memories – & where to find the theme song download

    Rather than rehash the lyrics again, words that stuck with me into adulthood, I figure it's worth mentioning that the audio is available to download at www.sitcomsonline.com under the "D" section (I uploaded several different versions of the opening credits in mpg that may be on that site by the time you read this). A few episodes actually exist amongst TV tape-traders, so if you're inclined to track them down, try the message boards on sitcomsonline.

    As the theme song states, Ethel McDoogan was "struck down by a trolley (golly)" and died in 1925. After spending more than 50 years waiting to earn her angelic wings, she's sent "down to earth" to help out the Preston family deal with problems of life in the '80s. Youngest son Jay Jay knew she was dead (she was "the answer to his prayers") and she would often use her magical powers to help the family whenever a situation arose. Rip Taylor popped in during the later years as Ethel's boss angel. Like many sitcoms of the '80s, the show was cute, squeaky-clean, and family oriented – perhaps that's the reason it hasn't been shown much in the past 15 years -- though it DID air briefly on the Goodlife-TV Network, but it was abruptly yanked when it was pointed out that the actors weren't getting their residual payments (according to David Kaufman on his message board)....

    It's so nice to know that there are other sickos like me that remember this show – and apparently everyone that saw it when they were young carry fond memories of this cute-com. Honestly, what other show ever boasted obnoxious queen Rip Taylor as an angel! Also, this was the second time that Dick Sargent only played a character for half of the series' run (he replaced Stephen Johnson). Lovely Kyle Richards (Halloween, Watcher in the Woods, The Car) seemed to have a promising career until this show went off and she abruptly disappeared from film – it's only been recently that she showed up again in a recurring role on ER. And then there's poor David Kaufman , a hard-working guy who's appeared in TONS of commercials and TV/film roles since the show went off. Every time I see him (which has been often over the years), it always brings back memories of this show. The show was cute, campy, and sorely missed...
    bwg1970

    I watched this too

    I am another person who remembers and watched this show on TBS. Along with Rocky Road and Safe at Home. They were great shows to watch after I got home from junior high and high school. I wish you could find them somehow on video. I'm glad the other person that wrote their comment reminded us of the theme song. I'm 32 now and would never be able to remember it on my own. I couldnt remember the name of the show "Rocky Road", until I checked "Safe at Home" and it was listed in her comments. Thanks
    annabelle61

    at last!!!!!!!!!!!

    I cannot believe it. I thought that I was going crazy. No one that I've spoken to remembers this show. I loved it. My favorite part of this show was the song. I don't remember much about it except that it mentioned Rudolph Valentino, she was struck by a trolly, golly and that now she is an 80's lady. I was beginning to loose hope that i would ever find out about this show. I know it has been many many many years since i last saw it but i know that i would love to see re-runs of this show any time. Seems to me that even as cheesy as it was, it was a real family show. and you know you don't see many of those anymore. Doesn't anyone enjoy wholesome shows anymore??????

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    • Trivia
      This was the first sitcom produced for TBS (then known as WTBS).
    • Quotes

      Candy Carlysle: You know, I haven't been this excited since they invented the chicken nugget!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Camp Midnite: Show 113 (1989)

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vers le bas terre
    • Production companies
      • Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP)
      • The Arthur Company
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      30 minutes
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