The Role of a Lifetime
Ah, there’s nothing like mixing reality with fiction! For fictional characters, the angels had a surprising number of real friends. Here’s a list of the people who appeared as themselves. (The real people portrayed by actors are listed on another page).
Episode 201: "Sympathy For The Devil"
Daryle Singletary
Episode 213: "Indigo Angel"
Al Jarreau
B.B. King
Dr. John
Al Hirt
Episode 327: "A Delicate Balance"
Bart Conner
Nadia Comaneci
Episode 402: "Nothing But Net"
Alonzo Mourning
Greg Ostertag
Episode 411: "The Comeback"
Carol Channing
Al Hirschfeld
Episode 508: "Psalm 151”
Celine Dion
Episode 522: "Fighting The Good Fight"
Muhammad Ali
Episode 524: "Black Like Monica"
Rosa Parks
Episode 526: "Godspeed"
Dr. Sally Ride
Episode 803: "The Perfect Game"
Hank Aaron
Episode 809: "Most Likely To Succeed"
Toby Keith