The Word 1978
“Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?”
What is The Word?
The Word is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 12, 1978
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 4 episodes and an average 120-minute runtime.
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The Word is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A lost manuscript claims to be Jesus’ own testimony, sparking a PR battle.”
- Explores faith and media manipulation
- Features tense PR intrigue
- Period pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy thought‑provoking dramas about religion and public relations.
The series deals with religious themes and ethical controversy, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic premise of "The Word"?
It follows a public relations executive hired to promote a discovered document that claims to be an ancient eyewitness account of Jesus Christ, leading him into controversy and intrigue.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 1978.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
Which production company created the series?
It was produced by 24 Hour Productions, which later became Planet 24.
Did the series have any other working titles?
Yes, its working title was Club X2.
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