The Word

The Word (1978)

Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?

  • Genre: Drama
  • Creator: Robert L. Joseph, Richard Berg
  • First Air Date: 1978-11-12
  • Last Air Date: 1978-11-15
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 4
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 120 min.
  • Production Company: Charles Fries Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America, Finland
  • Networks: CBS
  • Director: Richard Lang
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Summary

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.

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The Word Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1978-11-12
4 Episodes

The Word Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1Episode 160 min
Season 1Episode 2Episode 260 min
Season 1Episode 3Episode 360 min
Season 1Episode 4Episode 460 min
Season 1Episode 5Episode 560 min
Season 1Episode 6Episode 660 min
Season 1Episode 7Episode 760 min
Season 1Episode 8Episode 860 min
Season 1Episode 9Episode 960 min
Season 1Episode 10Episode 1060 min
Season 1Episode 11Episode 1160 min
Season 1Episode 12Episode 1260 min
Season 1Episode 13Episode 1360 min
Season 1Episode 14Episode 1460 min
Season 1Episode 15Episode 1560 min
Season 1Episode 16Episode 1660 min
Season 1Episode 17Episode 1760 min
Season 1Episode 18Episode 1860 min
Season 1Episode 19Episode 1960 min
Season 1Episode 20Episode 2060 min
Season 1Episode 21Episode 2160 min
Season 1Episode 22Episode 2260 min
Season 1Episode 23Episode 2360 min
Season 1Episode 24Episode 2460 min
Season 1Episode 25Episode 2560 min
Season 1Episode 26Episode 2660 min
Season 1Episode 27Episode 2760 min
Season 2Episode 1Episode 160 min
Season 2Episode 2Episode 260 min
Season 2Episode 3Episode 360 min
Season 2Episode 4Episode 460 min
Season 2Episode 5Episode 560 min
Season 2Episode 6Episode 660 min
Season 2Episode 7Episode 760 min
Season 2Episode 8Episode 860 min
Season 2Episode 9Episode 960 min
Season 2Episode 10Episode 1060 min
Season 2Episode 11Episode 1160 min
Season 2Episode 12Episode 1260 min
Season 2Episode 13Episode 1360 min
Season 2Episode 14Episode 1460 min
Season 2Episode 15Episode 1560 min
Season 2Episode 16Episode 1660 min
Season 2Episode 17Episode 1760 min
Season 2Episode 18Episode 1860 min
Season 2Episode 19Episode 1960 min
Season 2Episode 20Episode 2060 min
Season 2Episode 21Episode 2160 min
Season 3Episode 1Episode 160 min
Season 3Episode 2Episode 260 min
Season 3Episode 3Episode 360 min
Season 3Episode 4Episode 460 min
Season 3Episode 5Episode 560 min
Season 3Episode 6Episode 660 min
Season 3Episode 7Episode 760 min
Season 3Episode 8Episode 860 min
Season 3Episode 9Episode 960 min
Season 3Episode 10Episode 1060 min
Season 3Episode 11Episode 1160 min
Season 3Episode 12Episode 1260 min
Season 3Episode 13Episode 1360 min
Season 3Episode 14Episode 1460 min
Season 3Episode 15Episode 1560 min
Season 3Episode 16Episode 1660 min
Season 3Episode 17Episode 1760 min
Season 3Episode 18Episode 1860 min
Season 3Episode 19Episode 1960 min
Season 3Episode 20Episode 2060 min
Season 3Episode 21Episode 2160 min
Season 4Episode 1Episode 160 min
Season 4Episode 2Episode 260 min
Season 4Episode 3Episode 360 min
Season 4Episode 4Episode 460 min
Season 4Episode 5Episode 560 min
Season 4Episode 6Christmas Special60 min
Season 4Episode 7Episode 760 min
Season 4Episode 8Episode 860 min
Season 4Episode 9Episode 960 min
Season 4Episode 10Episode 1060 min
Season 4Episode 11Episode 1160 min
Season 4Episode 12Episode 1260 min
Season 4Episode 13Episode 1360 min
Season 4Episode 14Episode 1460 min
Season 4Episode 15Episode 1560 min
Season 4Episode 16Episode 1660 min
Season 4Episode 17Episode 1760 min
Season 5Episode 1Episode 160 min
Season 5Episode 2Episode 260 min
Season 5Episode 3Episode 360 min
Season 5Episode 4Episode 460 min
Season 5Episode 5Episode 560 min
Season 5Episode 6Episode 660 min
Season 5Episode 7Episode 760 min
Season 5Episode 8Episode 860 min
Season 5Episode 9Episode 960 min
Season 5Episode 10Episode 1060 min
Season 5Episode 11Episode 1160 min
Season 5Episode 12Episode 1260 min
Season 5Episode 13Episode 1360 min
Season 5Episode 14Episode 1460 min
Season 5Episode 15Episode 1560 min
Season 5Episode 16Episode 1660 min
Season 5Episode 17Episode 1760 min
  • 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
  • Martha Scott

    as Sarah Randall
  • Nicol Williamson

    as Maertin de Vroome
  • David Ackroyd

    as Tom Carey
  • Laura Betti

    as Maria
  • Bo Brundin

    as Heldering
  • Donald Moffat

    as Henri Aubert
  • Nehemiah Persoff

    as Abbot Petropolous
  • Catherine Burns

    as Lori Cook
  • Nicolas Coster

    as Peter Ajemian
  • Roland Culver

    as Dr. Jeffries
  • Tessie O'Shea

    as Self
  • Walter Gotell

    as Hennig
  • Alexa Kenin

    as Judy Randall
  • Jon Korkes

    as Thad Crawford
  • Allan Miller

    as Dr. Oppenheim
  • Lynn Farleigh

    as Valerie Hughs
  • Christopher Lloyd

    as Hans Bogardus
  • Mario Scaccia

    as Agusto Monti
  • John van Dreelen

    as Dr. Fass
  • Alexander Scourby

    as Narrator (voice)
  • Jonathan Banks

    as Young LeBrun
Directing Richard Lang Director
Writing Richard Berg Writer
Writing Richard Fielder Writer
Writing Robert L. Joseph Writer
Writing S.S. Schweitzer Writer
Writing Irving Wallace Novel
Production Richard Berg Executive Producer
Production Charles W. Fries Executive Producer
Production David Manson Producer
Production Allan Marcil Associate Producer
Production Bob Markell Executive Producer
Sound Alex North Original Music Composer
Camera Michel Hugo Director of Photography
Editing Anthony DiMarco Editor
Editing Thomas Fries Editor
Production Judith Holstra Casting
Art Herman F. Zimmerman Art Direction
Production Chris Christenberry Production Manager
Production Nick Farnes Production Manager
Production Wim Lindner Production Manager
Production Mario Pisani Production Manager
Production William P. Owens Production Manager
Directing Gianni Cozzo First Assistant Director
Directing George Goodman First Assistant Director
Directing Maurice Marks Second Assistant Director
Sound Victor Dekker Assistant Sound Engineer
Sound Peter Sutton Sound Mixer
Sound Don Wortham Boom Operator
Sound Richard Dwan Jr. Sound Editor
Crew Jim Dowdall Stunts
Crew Conrad E. Palmisano Stunt Coordinator
Crew Conrad E. Palmisano Stunt Double
Crew Conrad E. Palmisano Stunts
Lighting Paul Jacobsen Electrician
Lighting Paul Jacobsen Lighting Technician
Camera Ronald Vidor First Assistant "A" Camera
Production Rose Tobias Shaw Casting
Editing David Newhouse Supervising Film Editor
Editing John A. Barton Assistant Editor
Production Orin Kennedy Location Manager
Sound John Fresco Music Supervisor
Sound John Mick Music Editor
Production Roy Carrington Production Coordinator
Production Piero Amati Unit Manager
Production Enzo Sisti Accountant