Ruth (played by Ellen Greene) is a protagonist in Glory! Glory!.
Rock and roll singer recruited as Sister Ruth to boost the televangelism operation. Initially motivated by fame and money, she indulges in drugs and promiscuity, has an abortion to avoid scandal, and unexpectedly gains genuine healing powers on screen. After an affair with an investigative reporter exposes the church's corruption, she publicly confesses her past and quits on national television. Rev. Bobby Joe (played by Richard Thomas) appears in Glory! Glory!.
Honest but bland son of a radio preacher who manages the family operation. He partners with Sister Ruth to achieve national fame, engages in a sexual relationship with her, and becomes entangled in church scandals and blackmail. During the live broadcast, he publicly admits to his sins, the blackmail, and his moral failings alongside Ruth.
Glory! Glory! (1989) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ruth
(played by Ellen Greene) — protagonist
Rock and roll singer recruited as Sister Ruth to boost the televangelism operation. Initially motivated by fame and money, she indulges in drugs and promiscuity, has an abortion to avoid scandal, and...
Rev. Bobby Joe
(played by Richard Thomas) — supporting
Honest but bland son of a radio preacher who manages the family operation. He partners with Sister Ruth to achieve national fame, engages in a sexual relationship with her, and becomes entangled in ch...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ruth → Rev. Bobby Joe
(Romantic Partner)
Ruth and Rev. Bobby Joe have a sexual relationship after she joins the televangelism operation.
Story Analysis
A fame-driven televangelism operation rises through performance, scandal, apparent miracles, and public confession.
