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Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--wont make his job easy.

10 Votes (6.8)

1986 HD 30min TV-G United States English Ended
Comedy
religion sitcom church philadelphia pennsylvania

Credits:

Ed. Weinberger

director

Clifton Davis

Reverend Reuben Gregory

Sherman Hemsley

Deacon Ernest Frye

Anna Maria Horsford

Thelma Frye

Roz Ryan

Amelia Hetabrink

Jester Hairston

Rolly Forbes

Bumper Robinson

Clarence

Tony T. Johnson

Chris

S1E1 - Pilot 1986-09-27

In the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.

S1E2 - The Courtship of Bess Richards 1986-10-04

After hearing a beautiful gospel singer sing at a wedding, Deacon Frye decides to woo her so she will join the church and sing in the choir. He flatters her, and wines her and dines her to compel her to come, but his plan backfires when all the attention she is receiving causes her to fall in love with Deacon Frye, and she thinks he wants to marry her. At his wits end, he decides to tell her the truth, unaware of the wrath of a scorned woman.

S1E3 - The Morning After 1986-10-11

Thelma intoxicates Reverend Gregory with her wine-cooked dinner, and he intoxicates her with a kiss. But the next morning, he has to break the news to her that he is not romantically interested in her, it was the alcohol that affected him. However, Thelma doesnt take the bad news very well, and gives him some charm of her own. Reuben also faces a dliemna with secretarial overstaffing.

S1E4 - The Deacon Delivers 1986-11-01

A wayward teen wants to be reinstated in the church choir after being away from it for a while. Pastor Gregory is anxious to reinstate her, until he finds out she is pregnant, and not married. Fearing that her example might be a bad one for other teens in the church, he asks her to leave the choir. But things come to a head when she goes into labor during a baby shower at Deacon Fryes house, and the deacon is the only one left to deliver the baby. Meanwhile, the gang is trying to learn to speak Italian.

S1E5 - Rolly Falls in Love 1986-11-08

Rolly has his eye on the waitress at the diner around the corner, but he is too shy to approach her. So he asks Deacon Frye to approach her on his behalf. Deacon Frye meets the waitress named Leona and finds out she doesnt even know who Rolly is. But since shes so attractive, he decides to ask her out himself. But while having a romantic get-together at her place, they are surprised by the unexpected return of her husband. Deacon Frye narrowly escapes without getting caught, but when he stops by to tell Rolly what happened, Rolly makes a date with the real waitress hes had his eye on, Hannah. Oddly enough, he doesnt even know who Leona is.

S1E6 - Retreat, Heck! 1986-11-15

The churchs planned retreat is not at all interesting to Deacon Frye, until he learns that a former client, whom he caused to spend 5 years in jail, is getting out, and blames him for his jail time. So now, Deacon Frye must join the rest of the church at the retreat so the angry former client cant find him.

S1E7 - Sermon From the Cell 1986-11-22

Rev. Gregory is jailed for giving refugees sanctuary, and the Deacon, charged with contempt of court while trying to defend him, gets incarcerated for 1 day. While there, the Reverend realizes that it is the first Sunday he hadnt delivered the sermon in many years, and preaches a rousing sermon to the only person he has available to him, his cellmate Willie.

S1E8 - Maitre D'eacon 1986-11-29

A woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) â€” providing they continue its successful operation. But the church runs into trouble meeting its next balloon mortgage payment, which is due immediately. So, in order to save the church, they decide to sell the restaurant, but the terms of the will state that as long as it is a success, they can never sell it. What will the church do in order to meet its obligation to the bank?

S1E9 - Reuben's Romance 1986-12-06

Rev. Gregory has a crisis of conscience when he is attracted to a widow who needs comforting in her time of grief. He wrestles with his conscience when she asks him to perform her wedding ceremony to another man, knowing that he wishes it was him.

S1E10 - After the Fall 1986-12-13

Rolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlementâ€”which he refuses.

S1E11 - Your Christmas Show of Shows 1986-12-20

The church is preparing to put on a Christmas pageant, when they find out that a TV crew is scheduled to come and broadcast the show on live TV. Everyone works feverishly long into the night to finish preparations for the event. But at the last minute, a heavy snowfall blankets Philadelphia in tons of snow. Now everybody is snowed-in, and no one shows up to watch the show, not even the film crew. Eventually, the kids in the show teach the congregation a lesson in faith & perseverence.

S1E12 - Frye for the Defense 1987-01-10

A fund-raiser at the church takes an unexpected turn when the church gets sued for making someone sick with tainted macaroni salad. During the trial, Deacon Frye takes matters into his own hands to win the case for the church.

S1E13 - Thelma's Choice 1987-01-17

The new man in Thelmas life seems like Mr. Right to everyone, especially Deacon Frye, who thinks hes the greatest. But as they head for the altar, the question becomes: Is Thelmas heart really for Larry, or is it still for Rev. Gregory?

S1E14 - Betting on the Boy 1987-01-24

Frye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.

S1E15 - Casting the First Stone 1987-02-07

While testifying in the church, Lorenzo admits to having an affair with an unnamed sister in the church, which starts the congregation speculating and gossipping, and turns member against member. In order for the church to get back to normal, and for people to stop speculating, the woman must come forward and also confess her illicit affair with Lorenzo. However, in an uncharactistic move, the congretation gels when the guilty party stands before them.

S1E16 - Yes Sir, That's Your Baby 1987-02-14

After attending the christening of Lynnette and Jeromes child, the Hetebrinks break down and cry because they believe theyre too old to have any children of their own. But after the Reverend recommends that they consider adoption, they engage deacon Fryes legal services to adopt a baby son. And with the deacons usual effectiveness, he arranges a super-quick adoption for a son for the Hetebrinks. But the child turns out to be an 18-year-old. Now the sisters must decide to send the child back or to dig deep and find the love in their hearts to provide a home for their new son Ricky.

S1E17 - Into the Night 1987-02-21

A date with Frye lands Reubens aunt in jail.

S1E18 - The Divorce Lawyer 1987-02-28

A forlorn woman comes to Deacon Fryes office seeking a divorce from her husband who she suspects is cheating on her. Frye sends his undercover detective to follow the man, and is informed that the husband is definitely cheating. However, after being misinformed, Frye tells the woman that her husband is unfaithful. Meanwhile, the church board votes in a new chairman to replace the deacon.

S1E19 - The Rival 1987-03-07

Deacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Thelma.

S1E20 - The Magician 1987-03-14

Aspiring magician Frye auditions for a childrens show.

S1E21 - Glen Garry Glen Thelma 1987-03-21

Inept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.

S1E22 - What's Up, Deacon? 1987-04-04

The Deacon turns over a new leaf in an effort to be the churchs nominee for a humanitarian award, which could win him and Thelma a trip to the Holy Land.

S2E1 - California Dreaming 1987-10-03

Reuben contemplates accepting a new job in Los Angeles.

S2E2 - Dancing in the Dark 1987-10-17

A rivalry is renewed when Deacon Frye is pitted against an old law-school classmate, in defending a palimony suit. Deacon Frye decides to settle their rivalry in court.

S2E3 - You Bet Your Life 1987-10-24

Amelias gambling habit resurfaces.

S2E4 - Dueling Ministers 1987-10-31

Rev. Johnny returns to give a sermon at the church.

S2E5 - Thelma's Reunion 1987-11-07

As Thelmas high school reunion approaches, Thelma dreads coming to the reunion because of the way her life has turned out, and especially because of her old friend, Darlene Moore who she grew up with, and with whom she feels she could never match up. Meanwhile, the Reverend asks Thelma to go with him to her reunion, but then she finds out her father set it up. Meanwhile Cassietta is being audited by the IRS.

S2E6 - Deacon on the Line 1987-11-14

The Deacon is left to his own devices when a teen-hotline caller threatens suicide.

S2E7 - Rolly's Proposal (1) 1987-11-21

Romance blooms between Fryes aunt and Rolly.

S2E8 - Rolly's Wedding (2) 1987-11-28

On the verge of marriage, Rolly gets cold feet.

S2E9 - Thelma's Birthday 1987-12-05

Deacon Frye slips and falls while shovelling snow, and hurts his back. The doctor treating the Deacons back becomes romantically interested in Thelma, and competes with Rev. Gregory for her attention, on her birthday.

S2E10 - Thelma's Little Girl 1987-12-12

Thelma becomes a foster parent to a precocious nine-year-old girl.

S2E11 - The Twelve Songs of Christmas 1987-12-19

The choir fights over which carol to sing in a competition.

S2E12 - Snakes Alive 1988-01-02

After the Deacon runs out of the church in mortal terror, the Reverend discovers that his panic was due to a fake rubber snake someone had left behind. And because of that incident, the Deacon has been the object of ridicule with the congregation. So, to help conquer his fear of snakes, the Deacon visits a therapist, who begins treating him for his phobia. Part of the treatment includes him staying in a room alone with a large boa constrictor.

S2E13 - Man on a Ledge 1988-01-16

Frye tries to erase Thelmas angry phone message.

S2E14 - To Catch a Thief 1988-01-23

After money from the collection plate comes up missing, the Reverend and the Hetebrinks believe that Jeanette may have stolen it. And when Jeanette buys Thelma an expensive gift, they become more than convinced that she is the theif. At their accusations, the deacon is infuriated that they would suspect his precious granddaughter, and threatens to quit his position in the church. In the end, a lesson is learned by all, that what may appear to be true is not necessarily true, and that suspicion and lack of trust has no place in the church.

S2E15 - The Widow 1988-02-06

An attractive church benefactor eyes Reuben.

S2E16 - Stranded 1988-02-20

At a church retreat in the mountains, the Deacon has a spiritual reawakening after almost freezing to death during a blizzard. Thanks to Amelia, who took quick action to help save his life.

S2E17 - Deacon Dearest 1988-02-27

Deacon Frye takes a personal interest in the divorce of a church couple, when he finds out the husband of the distraught woman is a millionaire.

S2E18 - The Fantasy 1988-03-05

Thelma daydreams about a honeymoon with the Reverend, but the Deacon has his own vision of being with someone special, and where having the minister as a son-in-law creates lots of problems for him.

S2E19 - Wedding Bell Blues 1988-03-12

Rev. Gregory is upset when the first couple he ever married accuses him of malpractice and negligent counseling. He is represented at his trial by attorney Frye, with surprising results. Meanwhile, Deacon Frye tries to turn the church into a wedding chapel, Las Vegas style.

S2E20 - A Slight Case of Murder (1) 1988-04-30

When an attractive & glamorous woman comes to Deacon Frye for help in the murder of her husband, Deacon Frye defends her in court, and falls for charms.

S2E21 - A Slight Case of Murder (2) 1988-05-07

Deacon Frye has now defended Roxanne in court and she has been found not to have murdered her husband. Now, there is nothing to stand in the way of his romantic passions for her. After a brief romantic interlude, they decide to get married, even though Thelma strongly disapproves. At the wedding ceremony, Thelma does everything she can to interrupt the proceedings, but undaunted, Deacon Frye presses ahead with the ceremony. Not even a fire in the church could stop him from marrying the woman of his Dreams.

S3E1 - Fear of Flying 1988-10-08

While stuck on a discount flight to the Bahamas, with the gang, Thelma has to overcome her extreme phobia of flying. Little does she know that the pilot has turned green from eating a tuna sandwich, and is out cold. Who will fly the plane? Who will land the plane before they run out of fuel? Will Thelmas worst fears be realized? Will the Reverend be able to say anything to Thelma to make her not afraid?

S3E2 - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? 1988-10-22

Frye pushes Thelma to give Reuben an ultimatum.

S3E3 - Look at Me, I'm Running 1988-10-29

Frye campaigns against an imprisoned state senator.

S3E4 - Court of Love 1988-11-05

The Deacon cant keep his mind on church business when a comely legal assistant (Loretta Divine) is brought in by Rev Gregory to assist him on an insurance case. The church needs to win the court case against the insurance company in order to get a new boiler for heat in the church, during the coldest winter on record. The Deacon is so completely smitten by his new assistant that he may be in danger of losing the case.

S3E5 - Get 'Em Up, Scout 1988-11-12

To get a recommendation from the church board, the Deacon has to take a scout troop on a camping trip.

S3E6 - The Minister's Wife 1988-11-19

Thelma tries to snare Rev. Gregory in matrimony, but the lavish church banquet she arranges to lure him turns into a washout thanks to the Deacons faulty plumbing repairs.

S3E7 - The Housekeeper 1988-11-26

Thelma moves in with Rev. Gregory, creating a church scandal that threatens to defrock the minister.

S3E8 - Thelma's Handyman 1988-12-03

Thelma, at age 34, finds herself in a situation where she has to dissuade a 19-year-old admirer from chasing after her. And because everyone thinks they are having an affair, she tries to halt rumors linking her to the young handyman. The scandalous rumors have not set well with the Reverend, or the young mans girlfriend.

S3E9 - The Deacon's Donkey 1988-12-10

The animals in the congregations live Nativity scene include a goat that sends Rev. Gregory up a tree and an ailing donkey that finds a place in the Deacons heart.

S3E10 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker 1989-01-07

A rich widower is willing to make a substantial donation to the church, if the Deacon can match him up with a devout woman to be his bride. When the deacon invites him to a social at his house to introduce him to the eligible women in the church, he spots Thelma, and decides she is the one for him.

S3E11 - I Remember Mama 1989-01-14

Certain he is dying, Deacon Frye begins to reminisce about the love he had for Thelmas mother, and how she used to take care of him. He begins to tell Thelma about her late mother, about the day Thelma was brought home from the hospital, and about the day he had to tell her that her mother had died.

S3E12 - The Reverend Ernest Frye 1989-01-28

Thelma cares for Rev. Gregory, whos felled by the measles, and copes with the Deacon, who has appointed himself the new minister.

S3E13 - The Green Card 1989-02-04

The Deacons Swedish housekeeper will be deported unless she finds an American citizen willing to marry her. When her husband-to-be drops out at the last minute, Deacon Frye volunteers to stage a marriage ceremony to fool immigration.

S3E14 - The Psychic (1) 1989-02-11

The Deacon and Thelma seek advice from a client whose psychic powers came from a bump on the head.

S3E15 - The Psychic (2) 1989-02-18

Rev. Gregory looks for a way to convince Thelma that Tanyas prediction is bunk, while Thelma goes on an eating binge and Tanya dons a wedding gown. (Part 2 of 2)

S3E16 - The Boxer 1989-02-25

The congregation thinks the Deacon must be punch-drunk for agreeing to manage boxer Windmill Pearsonâ€”until Windmill gets into the ring with a contender.

S3E17 - Nothing But the Truth 1989-03-04

Rev. Gregorys mother comes to town for a visit, and is smitten by the deacons charms. So much so, that they get caught in a compromising situation with her taking the deacons pants off. On the other hand, she disapproves of Thelma because of her large bone structure.

S3E18 - Career Girl 1989-03-18

Tired of waiting for Rev. Gregory to marry her, Thelma decides to embark on a marketing career.

S3E19 - First Community Talent Show 1989-04-01

Church members perform in a charity show. Songs include ""Triplets,"" ""Sonny Boy,"" ""I Remember It Well,"" ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,"" ""Livin in America,"" and ""Amen."" Easter Seals poster child Joy Hall appears.

S3E20 - The Last Supper 1989-04-08

While trying to cook a fancy dinner to impress the head of the church council, Thelma refuses the help of the Hetebrink sisters and decides to cook the meal by herself. After she feeds some of her food to the neighbors pet hamster, and it dies, Thelma fears she served the church board poisoned food, and they all must rush to the hospital.

S3E21 - Sing, Sister, Sing 1989-04-15

A record producer wants to make a star out of Amelia, so the Deacon appoints himself her manager and books her in a club, so the producer can hear her sing. But not being an experienced manager, deacon Frye never checked out the kind of club he booked her into. It turns out the club is a dive that features strippers and women mud wrestlers.

S3E22 - A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste 1989-04-22

The Reverend, Dea Frye, and Rollie try to talk a young man into going to college, and try to give him examples of what their lives would have been like had they not gone to college themselves.

S4E1 - Thelma Frye, Dough Girl 1989-09-16

Home on leave, Thelma attempts Christmas dinner.

S4E2 - The Engagement 1989-09-23

Nobody in the First Community Church can keep a secret. When word gets out that Ruben is about to propose marriage to Thelma, the whole congregation drops what they were doing, and shows up at the church to witness the blessed event. But when the deadline comes and goes, and Rev Gregory doesnt make his move, everyone wonders if it will ever happen.

S4E3 - Where There's A Will 1989-09-30

The Deacons estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover.

S4E4 - Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine 1989-10-14

Everyone thinks Thelma needs help holding on to her man when the svelte ex-fiance of the Reverends, Maxine Varnay, comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend, intending to rekindle a love affair.

S4E5 - Who Am I? 1989-10-21

After tripping and falling during a fishing trip, Thelma looses her memory and cant remember who she is. She cant remeber that the Deacon is her father, and she forgets that she is in love with Ruben. To compensate, she takes on new personality and begins dating another man.

S4E6 - Witness for the Defense 1989-10-28

Frye gets his first big murder case.

S4E7 - TV or Not TV 1989-11-04

As the congregation prepares for a TV appearance showcasing Sunday services, a street gang terrorizes the neighborhood and threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon.

S4E8 - Don't Rain on My Shower 1989-11-11

Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high school nemesis with reports that shes living the good life.

S4E9 - Thelma Says, I Do 1989-11-18

Everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong on Thelmas wedding day; the wrong wedding dress is delivered to the house and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters.

S4E10 - You're in the Army Now (Part 1) 1989-11-25

Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2)

S4E11 - You're in the Army Now (Part 2) 1989-12-02

Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass.

S4E12 - Sergeant in Arms 1989-12-06

Fearing hes lost Thelma to Sgt. Burke, Rev. Gregory puts up a fight when she comes home on a weekend pass with the sergeant in tow.

S4E13 - Thelma Frye, Dough Girl 1989-12-16

Thelma is home on a weekend pass for the Christmas holiday, which affords her the perfect opportunity to be the perfect hostess, the perfect cook and the perfect wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory.

S4E14 - The Roast 1990-01-13

Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.

S4E15 - The Roast 1990-01-13

Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast.

S4E16 - The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law 1990-01-27

Frye entertains Reubens mother in Atlantic City.

S4E17 - The Wedding 1990-02-03

Thelma and Reuben are finally ready to tie the knot, but the minister isnt: a sedative puts him to sleep during the ceremony and there are no other ministers available to perform the ceremony.

S4E18 - The Honeymoon 1990-02-10

Plans for a Hawaiian honeymoon sour like yesterdays poi when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reubens hotel suite.

S4E19 - The Talent Show 1990-02-12

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S4E20 - Moving In 1990-02-17

A lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home from their honeymoon, and Thelma makes a huge mess when she tries to flambe a chicken at her first dinner party.

S4E21 - Deacon's Dilemma 1990-02-24

The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who thinks he is a perfect Christian man, and looks to him for inspiration. So much so, that she decides to make a drastic change in her life so she can be a help to her fellow man, just like the Deacon.

S4E22 - Who's Sorry Now? 1990-03-17

The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacons steps and breaks her foot.

S4E23 - Who's Sorry Now? 1990-03-17

The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacons steps and breaks her foot.

S4E24 - Season 4, Episode 24

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S5E1 - Love, Deacon Style 1990-11-17

On her six-month anniversary, Thelma feels neglected because Reuben is teaching night school.

S5E2 - Two Men, One Woman and a Baby 1990-12-01

After a woman is car-jacked, with her baby still in the car with the theif, the thief drops the baby off on the doorsteps of the First Community Church. And since Thelma has no children of her own, whe makes plans to become the childs foster mother, against objections from the deacon and the Rev. Soon the child even begins to soften the deacons stand. But in the end, Thelma is determined to hold onto the baby. . . until the childs mother shows up. Meanwhile, Deacon Frye is tax audited and owes Uncle Sam a large sum of money.

S5E3 - Child's Play 1990-12-08

Frye establishes a day care center called ""Deaconland.""

S5E4 - Yo, Deak 1990-12-15

Frye takes in a trouble-prone teen, a would-be rapper dubbed ""Clarence So Fine.""

S5E5 - Miracle on 134th Street (1) 1990-12-22

Frye backs a man claiming to be Santa Claus. (Part 1 of 2)

S5E6 - Miracle on 134th Street (2) 1990-12-22

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S5E7 - Judge Deacon Frye 1990-12-29

Newly appointed to the bench, power-drunk Judge Frye aims to throw the book at all who come before him.

S5E8 - The Gospel Truth 1991-01-05

Reubens visiting niece reveals shes leaving seminary school to become a singer, and Frye enters her in a gospelfest.

S5E9 - Lights, Camera, Deacon 1991-01-12

Frye sees publicity in a televised trial involving writer-comedian Steve Allen in a suit against a fried-chicken mogul.

S5E10 - Unforgettable 1991-01-19

Frye dates a beautiful and much younger environmentalist.

S5E11 - Ernie and the Sublimes 1991-02-02

The deacon reassembles his 50s doo-wop group for a benefit.

S5E12 - The Deacon's Slam Dunk 1991-02-09

Frye and Ruben both try to intervene when the Deacons pro basketball player client, wants to marry Amelia and move to Italy. Will Love intervene instead and short-circuit the deacons plans?

S5E13 - Three Men and a Hammer 1991-02-23

Rapper MC Hammer has a dual role as a flamboyant minister and as himself, busting a move to keep Clarence in school. Guard: Jacques Apollo Bolton. Clarence: Bumper Robinson. Rev. Gregory: Clifton Davis.

S5E14 - Nothin' Says Lovin' ... 1991-03-02

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S5E15 - My Fair Homeboy 1991-03-09

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S5E16 - A Star is Burned 1991-03-23

Thelma gets her own TV cooking show.

S5E17 - Deak-Scam 1991-03-30

Judge Frye visits an old nemesis who tries to set him up in a sting operation. The judge is offered a large sum of money to alter the outcome of a certain case he presides over. And while everyone watches him on film, Judge Frye must make one of the toughest decisions of his life: whether to be honest and turn the money down, or enjoy the spice of life, with all that cash!

S5E18 - The Wild Deak 1991-04-06

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S5E19 - Three's a Crowd 1991-04-13

Deacon Frye dates a teacher Clarence likes, and the 2 begin to bump heads.

S5E20 - Date with an Angel 1991-04-27

At an auction, an insufferable woman wins a date with Frye.

S5E21 - Deliverance (1) 1991-05-04

Frye and Clarence try raising church funds by dating wealthy Darla and her equally unattractive granddaughter Darletta.

S5E22 - Deliverance (2) 1991-05-11

Appearances by James Brown and Lloyd Price arent the only surprises during a telethon to save the church: Thelma delivers a baby boy. (Part 2 of 2) Her delivery overdue, Thelma attends a telethon.