A 1978 American television comedy filmed in Las Vegas with an ensemble cast.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Production Origins
American television comedy film produced in 1978.
Key Events
TV Comedy Production — American television comedy film produced in 1978.
Location: USA
Las Vegas Filming — Primary filming location for the movie.
Location: Las Vegas
Location & Cast
Filmed in Las Vegas with a large ensemble cast.
Key Events
Cast Assembly — Main cast members assembled for the production.
Location: Studio
Script Development — Original English script written for television.
Location: Writing Room
Creative Process
Original English script developed for television.
Key Events
Script Development — Original English script written for television.
Location: Writing Room
Final Release
Movie completed and broadcast with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Key Events
Broadcast Release — Film completed and released with standard aspect ratio.
Location: Television Network
Story Breakdown
Television Production — Overview of the film's genre and country of origin.
American Co-Production — Film produced in the United States.
Comedy Genre Focus — Designed as a television comedy special.
Las Vegas Setting — Details regarding the primary filming location.
Primary Filming Site — Las Vegas serves as the main backdrop.
Desert Location Choice — Setting selected for visual and thematic appeal.
Ensemble Cast — Introduction to the main and supporting actors.
Lead Actor Group — Pamela Des Barres and Billy Crystal headline.
Supporting Actor Group — Pat Morita, Armand Assante, and Nancy Walker join.
Script Development — Information about the writing and language.
Original English Draft — Script written originally in English.
Television Adaptation — Tailored specifically for TV broadcast format.
Visual Format — Technical specifications of the film's presentation.
4:3 Aspect Ratio — Standard television broadcast dimensions used.
Broadcast Standard — Complies with 1978 TV transmission norms.
1978 Release — Timeline and distribution details of the film.
Theatrical Premiere — Initial release year marked as 1978.
TV Broadcast Run — Aired on television networks upon completion.
A pilot movie dealing with the day-to-day workings of God herself, here threatening to destroy Las Vegas if six righteous people cannot be found there in seven days, and it's all up to an eager-to-please young angel, a frustrated clerk-typist in the heavenly music department, to try to hold off the devastation while disguised as a mortal.