''Good Heavens'' is an ABC comedy

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produced by

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that aired between February 29 and June 26, 1976. It ranked #17 in the

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during the 1975–76 television season. Despite relatively strong initial ratings as a midseason replacement, it was canceled‘Marcus Welby’ Canceled With 8 Other ABC Shows.
New York Times, April 1, 1976 and the remaining episodes of its thirteen episode order were burned off in May and June of 1976. The main character was Mr. Angel (

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), an emissary of heaven who came down to Earth to grant wishes to those who had performed a good deed. The role was originally played by Jose Ferrer in the pilot, which was then titled ''Everything Money Can't Buy''. Subsequent episodes featured actors such as

Don Ameche Don Ameche (; born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993) was an American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. After playing in college shows, repertory theatre, and vaudeville, he became a major radio star in the early 19 ...

, Susan Dey, Sandy Duncan, Pat Harrington Jr., Florence Henderson,

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, Loretta Swit, Brenda Vaccaro, and

Fred Willard Frederick Charles Willard Jr. (September 18, 1933 May 15, 2020) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films ''This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984), ''Waiting for Guffman'' (1996), ''Be ...

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