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EdLuvsLucy · 10-20-2001, 11:37 AM

Does anyone remember Down To Earth? It ran as a first run series on TBS in the mid 80's. It was about an angel named Ethel who was sent back down to earth to teach the Prestons lesson, Richard, Lissie, Dwayne, and J.J. too. Anyhow I have digital cable and was flipping through the on screen grid and came across it in reruns. I haven't seen it shown anywhere since TBS stopped airing it. From what I can tell it airs Mondays and Fridays only at 12:30 P.M. and then they rerun the same episode that evening at 6:30 P.M.eastern. It's on the GoodLife Network. I checked thier site to see a schedule but the schedule is wrong it doesn't show Down To Earth anywhere but I have seen it this past week so I know its on.

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ELL

Flash72 · 10-21-2001, 07:57 PM

I too recall fondly this gem of the 80's. The series ran from 1984-87 and along with "Safe at Home," and my favorite "Rocky Road" was part of the original programming that TBS initiated in the 80's. I would love to see these shows again or see what has become of the actress that portrayed Ethel Mcdougal and to find out whatever become of the kids.

For your nostalgic pleasure, here are the lyrics to the memorable theme song:

Back in the days of Valentino, we know A maid named Ethel was so bright and alive (wacky doo,wacky doo) But she was struck down by a trolley, golly Said good-bye in nineteen twenty and five (toodleloo,toodleloo)

Ethel in heaven waited patiently To earn her wings and be An angel fancy-free Sixty years later the opportunity To help a family came through (Boo boo be doo, twenty-three skiddoo)

Back down to earth to teach the Prestons lessons, Richard, Lissie, Duane and Jay Jay too. Now she must be a 1980s lady, baby

Down to Earth its so hysterical (From here I forgot the last few lines)

ThomasE · 10-23-2001, 03:29 PM

I remember the show too. I watched it as a kid. The rest of the lines are:

Down to Earth is so Angelical
Down to Earth is so hysterical
Down to Earth is just incredible
She's Down to Earth
Down to Earth
Down to Earth!

10-20-2001, 11:37 AM	#1
EdLuvsLucy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2001 Location: Glenshaw, Pa. 15116 Posts: 57	Down To Earth Does anyone remember Down To Earth? It ran as a first run series on TBS in the mid 80's. It was about an angel named Ethel who was sent back down to earth to teach the Prestons lesson, Richard, Lissie, Dwayne, and J.J. too. Anyhow I have digital cable and was flipping through the on screen grid and came across it in reruns. I haven't seen it shown anywhere since TBS stopped airing it. From what I can tell it airs Mondays and Fridays only at 12:30 P.M. and then they rerun the same episode that evening at 6:30 P.M.eastern. It's on the GoodLife Network. I checked thier site to see a schedule but the schedule is wrong it doesn't show Down To Earth anywhere but I have seen it this past week so I know its on. ------------------ ELL

10-21-2001, 07:57 PM	#2
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 306	I too recall fondly this gem of the 80's. The series ran from 1984-87 and along with "Safe at Home," and my favorite "Rocky Road" was part of the original programming that TBS initiated in the 80's. I would love to see these shows again or see what has become of the actress that portrayed Ethel Mcdougal and to find out whatever become of the kids. For your nostalgic pleasure, here are the lyrics to the memorable theme song: Back in the days of Valentino, we know A maid named Ethel was so bright and alive (wacky doo,wacky doo) But she was struck down by a trolley, golly Said good-bye in nineteen twenty and five (toodleloo,toodleloo) Ethel in heaven waited patiently To earn her wings and be An angel fancy-free Sixty years later the opportunity To help a family came through (Boo boo be doo, twenty-three skiddoo) Back down to earth to teach the Prestons lessons, Richard, Lissie, Duane and Jay Jay too. Now she must be a 1980s lady, baby Down to Earth its so hysterical (From here I forgot the last few lines)

10-23-2001, 03:29 PM	#3
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I remember the show too. I watched it as a kid. The rest of the lines are: Down to Earth is so Angelical Down to Earth is so hysterical Down to Earth is just incredible She's Down to Earth Down to Earth Down to Earth!