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that aired on

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from August 25, 1997, to May 19, 1998. The series was the final television series produced by

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, which was folded into

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, in 1997 (MTM's then-remaining programs, ''Good News'' and '' The Pretender'' (1996–2000), were produced by

for the rest of their runs).

Synopsis

The series focused on David Randolph (

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), a young acting pastor designated to

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Church of Life. Initially, the majority of the church's members balk at the young pastor's new position and resent him replacing their former pastor. With the help of the church's secretary, Vera Hudson ( Rose Jackson Moye), Randolph attempts to reunite the church and help his congregation. Other cast members included

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as Hattie, the church's cook, Tracey Cherelle Jones as the church's youth director,

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as a choir member and janitor.

Cast

as David Randolph *

as Hattie Dixon * Tracey Cherelle Jones as Cassie Coleman *

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as Venita Stansbury *

as Little T * Alexia Robinson as Mona Phillips * Rose Jackson Moye as Vera Hudson (pilot only)

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{UPN 1997 American television series debuts 1998 American television series endings 1990s American black sitcoms 1990s American sitcoms English-language television shows Television shows set in Compton, California American television spin-offs UPN original programming Television series by MTM Enterprises Religious comedy television series