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Catherine Hicks (Willie's girlfriend, Family; Dr. Faith Coleridge, Ryan's Hope; Jeannie Barker, Winnetka Road; Annie Camden, 7th Heaven)

Rance Howard (Gifford, Dynasty; unknown role, Dallas; Henry Clovis, Days of Our Lives; Fireman, Baywatch; Joe, Baywatch; Motel Manager, Melrose Place; unknown role, Baywatch Nights; Old Man in Park, 7th Heaven; Marcus Rosco, Angel; Oliver Kostin, ER)

Lance Henrikson (Preston Post, Ryan's Hope)

Ernest Borgnine (Nargola, Captain Video & His Video Rangers; Joe, 7th Heaven; Paul Manning, ER)

Louise Fletcher (Christine Bey, Picket Fences; Judge N. Swanson, The Practice; Tillie Simms, Any Day Now; Mrs. Wagner, 7th Heaven; Roberta 'Birdie' Chadwick, ER)

Fred Thompson (Politician on TV, Sex and the City)

Source: mlive.com

More cast announced for 'The Genesis Code': veteran actor Lance Henriksen, '7th Heaven' actress Catherine Hicks, more

by John Serba | The Grand Rapids Press

Thursday July 30, 2009, 2:13 PM

In addition to Ernest Borgnine, Louise Fletcher, Fred Thompson and Rich Franklin, "The Genesis Code" will feature a few more recognizable faces in its cast.

Lance Henriksen ("Aliens," "Near Dark"), Rance Howard (father of Ron Howard) and Catherine Hicks (TV's "7th Heaven) have roles in the film, shooting in the Grand Rapids area.

The two leads will be played by relative newcomers Logan Bartholomew and Kelsey Sanders.

Jerry Zandstra, vice president of "Code" production company American Saga Productions, said Bartholomew and Sanders are in town now, and other cast members will arrive soon.

"Code" begins principal photography Monday.

7th Heaven

7th Heaven

Network: WB (26 Aug 1996 to 8 May 2006); CW (25 Sep 2006 to 13 May 2007)
Created by: Brenda Hampton
Country of Origin: United States
No. of Seasons: 11
Episodes: 243
First Air Date: August 26, 1996
Last Air Date: May 13, 2007

7th Heaven was an American serialized drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premiered on Monday August 26, 1996, on the WB, the first time that the network aired Monday night programming, and was originally broadcast from 1996-2007. The series finale was scheduled for May 8, 2006; however, the show was renewed by the CW when the intended final episode received high ratings. The 11th and final season premiered on Monday, September 25, 2006 and ended on May 13, 2007. 7th Heaven is the longest running series that has ever aired on The WB, the longest running family drama in television history and the longest running show produced by the late Aaron Spelling. The show tells the story about a Protestant minister's family living in the fictional town of Glenoak, California.

The central characters were the Reverend Eric Camden (Stephen Collins), his wife Annie (Catherine Hicks), and their seven children: Matt (Barry Watson), Mary (Jessica Biel), Lucy (Beverley Mitchell), Simon (David Gallagher), Ruthie (Mackenzie Rosman) and the twins, David (Lorenzo Brino) and Sam (Nikolas Brino). The Reverend Eric Camden is the senior minister of the Glenoak Community Church, whose Protestant denomination is typically never disclosed (with the exception of an episode that was narrated by Simon in Season 8; in a Season 11 episode in which Annie comments on how Protestants can't have a confession; in Season 6 episode 15 when Matt tells Sarah Glass that his father is Protestant).

In at least one episode, the Disciples of Christ denominational logo (St. Andrew cross and chalice) was displayed prominently on the front of the church's pulpit. Many of the church scenes were filmed at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of North Hollywood. Although the logo display was likely unintentional, there appears to be nothing about the Camdens' brand of Christianity that would be negated if they were not a part of the Disciples of Christ. The reason for the display of the Chalice is most likely due to the rental agreement of the church. On the wall hanging left to the pulpit, the church's logo is present (blue logo with a cross/anchor symbol). The church (First Christian Church of North Hollywood), has noted that when the cast was on set, they often went into the church office to observe how church staff really act.

In an earlier online show guide from Warner Brothers Television, the back story for Eric Camden described him as being an Episcopal Priest leading, with his Bishop's permission, a non-denominational church. Some people find this interesting in light of Stephen Collins' real-life attendance at an Episcopal parish in the Pacific Palisades area.

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