Soul Man (television) Comedy series premiering on ABC on April 15, 1997, and ending on August 25, 1988. Reverend Mike Weber is a widowed Episcopalian minister who is trying to raise four rambunctious children. He is also unorthodox, rides a motorcycle, and is constantly stymied in trying to lead his kids down the straight and narrow path. Stars Dan Aykroyd (Mike Weber), Dakin Matthews (the bishop), Kevin Sheridan (Kenny), Brendon Ryan Barrett (Andy), Courtney Chase (Meredith), Spencer Breslin (Fred).