Veteran actor Gary Busey is given a juicy role here, one into which he can really sink his teeth. He plays The Reverend Nolan Powers, a "fire and brimstone" type radio evangelist. What threatens to torpedo his entire enterprise is a mysterious voice - sounding like that of a teenager - that is insistent on his atoning for his past.
There is a potent theme in 'W.G.O.D.' about people who live a lie, or people who may not always have practised what they preach. It takes the good Reverend a while before he can even begin to admit the facts of his youth.
This episode is fairly atmospheric, with some decent special effects and just a bit of gore to tantalize horror loving members of the audience. It's an entertaining story that wraps up in a very sobering way.
The part of Nolan Powers is made for an actor of Busey's unique sort of energy. He receives superb support from Geraldine Page as Nolans' mama, who always reminds him of his shortcomings as her offspring. Robert Ito is also good as the reporter Eric Sato.
Must viewing for fans of Mr. Busey.
Eight out of 10.
There is a potent theme in 'W.G.O.D.' about people who live a lie, or people who may not always have practised what they preach. It takes the good Reverend a while before he can even begin to admit the facts of his youth.
This episode is fairly atmospheric, with some decent special effects and just a bit of gore to tantalize horror loving members of the audience. It's an entertaining story that wraps up in a very sobering way.
The part of Nolan Powers is made for an actor of Busey's unique sort of energy. He receives superb support from Geraldine Page as Nolans' mama, who always reminds him of his shortcomings as her offspring. Robert Ito is also good as the reporter Eric Sato.
Must viewing for fans of Mr. Busey.
Eight out of 10.