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NBC (ended 1989)

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Highway to Heaven was Micheal Landon's second pairing with Victor French (the two both starred on Little House on the Prairie). This show was about Jonathan Smith, an angel sent down by God, aka "The Boss," to partner up with ex-Oakland cop Mark Gordon. They would be assigned duties by the Boss in which they would help people see a better life, and sometimes help each other. The show ran for 5 years on NBC. Each episode began with clips of that episode. Then the sky would fill with a heavenly shot of clouds. The clouds would fade away, and the soothing theme music would begin to play, and the highway to heaven was open to all. The show ran for a seemingly short five seasons and is shown today in reruns on the Goodlife TV Network (Monday through Friday 1 p.m. EST and 7 p.m. EST) (Also, it will show on TVLand, every day at 8pm EST. First Telecast: September 19, 1984 Last Telecast: August 4, 1989 Number of Episodes: 111moreless

Episode Guide

S 5 : Ep 13	Merry Christmas from Grandpa	Aired 8/4/89
S 5 : Ep 12	It's a Dog's Life	Aired 7/28/89
S 5 : Ep 11	The Inner Limits	Aired 7/21/89
S 5 : Ep 10	Summer Camp	Aired 7/14/89
S 5 : Ep 9	Choices	Aired 6/30/89

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Michael Landon	Jonathan Smith
Victor French	Mark Gordon

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Amazing show that should NOT be missed! Make it a family night!

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By KellieCruz1, Apr 20, 2012

FANTASTIC series with bold definition of morals and religion. Some episodes can be a little heavy for children as some matters discussed are more understood by adults or young teens (racism, illness, divorce, adultry, death, drugs, gangs etc) However the show does provide solid rolemodlels and "lessons". Jonathan Smith (Landon) is an angel sent to earth to help people in need. Being an angel, he's a great example of the 'ideal' human being and in that way is a great character to look up to. He's NOT, however entirely perfect, and in some episodes makes mistakes or is left with a challenging situation of whats wrong and whats right. Mark Gordan (French) is Jonathan's human friend who goes along helping him with 'assigniments' from the boss (God). Mark is a fantastic character, as he is human and makes plenty of mistakes than Jonathan *highlights* for the viewer to recognize. All in all, its a faboulous show that should not be missed!moreless
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"The Whole Nine Yards" 4/27/1988

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By dinahlacey, Dec 23, 2011

Highway to Heaven: "The Whole NIne Yards" (1988) This episode is with Chad Allen; and, myself. This is THE best acting job I ever had. I wanted to thank Chad Allen for being a great acting partner in this episode. And, Mr Landon, you were the coolest. It was an absoutute honor working with you.

Whoever does not believe :) I don't care :)
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Bring It Back in Michael Landons Honor !

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By KeepNitRealGf, Mar 13, 2011

As a Christian I have to say I also loved watching Highway To Heaven. It was a show that I watched all the time and I would continue to watch if it was still playing new episodes, even though Michael Landon was the Best.There must be someone out there that could play this part good in Honor of him. I was so disappointed when they took it off the air. They need to bring it back on the air, like I said with a new actor in Michaels Honor. It was one of the GREATEST shows ever and I really enjoyed watching it. I try to catch the reruns when I can, but it's just not the same as when you watch a newly released episode. I miss watching it and was really disappointed when it was taken off the air, not to mention that the show had a lot of inspirational points and stories that touched me and I'm sure it touched many others as well. And had some great lessons for everyone in it. Please put it back on the air in Michaels Honor.moreless
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A Great Show!

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By lare84, Mar 31, 2009

Highway to Heaven is one of my favourite TV shows of all time. It was a great show with great acting by Landon and French (who were also both awesome in Little House on the Prairie), and both of them also did some directing and/or writing on the show. The was was a dramatic show but always very uplifting, it was one of those shows that just made you feel good to watch. The basic premise has French playing a retired police officer who becomes a sidekick to Landon, an angel who has been sent back to earth to help people in order to win back his wings. One of the all time classic shows that definitely deserves more love!moreless
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quality family programming

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By CAPNDEL, Jun 14, 2006

i used to watch this show with my entire family. i can not remember what night it came on, but we all watched it toghether. in a time when shows like the a-team, hunter, and hill street blues dominated the airwaves, this show was much more family friendly. it got a little preachy at times, but it was after all a show about and angel.
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I was a Teenage Werewolf?
Does anybody remember what episode it was where Mark dreamt that he was watching I wasa Teenage Werewolf when Jonathan walked in a...

By tcwjra, Apr 02, 2012

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Have any episodes of "Highway" ever made you cry?
Aww, c'mon! Don't be ashamed to admit it. I'm a man of thirty-some years old and I do. It seems that the shows of the fourth se...

By ulij20, Mar 20, 2009

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When are Seasons 4 and 5 coming out on DVD?
I happily own seasons 1, 2, and 3 (I had to buy them on eBay since no local retail store here in Vancouver, Canada seems to sell t...

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R.I.P. Victor French
Today is the 21st anniversary of his passing. Everybody who has ever appreciated HTH in any way should have a drink in his honor,...

By garymoore1985, Jun 15, 2010

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Highway to Heaven is back on TV!!!!
Hey all!They are now airing Highway to Heaven on the Inspiration Networks weekdays at 5pm!! Check it out!

By atheis2783, Aug 10, 2009

08/10/09

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