On this day October 3 1980, Oh God Book II premiered in theaters, continuing the lighthearted and inspiring story of divine intervention with humor and heart. The sequel followed God, once again portrayed by George Burns, as he returns to Earth to spread a message of faith and hope, this time choosing an eleven year old girl named Tracy as his messenger.
The story explored how Tracy’s attempts to share God’s simple message of love and goodness are met with skepticism and disbelief from the adults around her. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the film delivered a family friendly story about belief, communication, and the importance of kindness in a sometimes cynical world.
While it did not achieve the same level of success as the original 1977 film, Oh God Book II was praised for its warmth, positive message, and Burns’ beloved portrayal. It continued the series’ tradition of using gentle comedy to explore deeper spiritual and philosophical ideas in an accessible way.
80s insight: Oh God Book II reflected the early 1980s appetite for uplifting, family oriented films that balanced humor with messages of hope and faith.
The story explored how Tracy’s attempts to share God’s simple message of love and goodness are met with skepticism and disbelief from the adults around her. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the film delivered a family friendly story about belief, communication, and the importance of kindness in a sometimes cynical world.
While it did not achieve the same level of success as the original 1977 film, Oh God Book II was praised for its warmth, positive message, and Burns’ beloved portrayal. It continued the series’ tradition of using gentle comedy to explore deeper spiritual and philosophical ideas in an accessible way.
80s insight: Oh God Book II reflected the early 1980s appetite for uplifting, family oriented films that balanced humor with messages of hope and faith.
