"Highway to Heaven" (1984) TV series 1984-1989

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Kevin Inch

Writers:

Ed Barnham (writer)
Christopher Beaumont (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

19 September 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

Some powers are higher than others.

Plot:

A probationary angel sent back to earth teams with an ex-cop to help people.

Plot Keywords:

Angel | Miracle | Cult Favorite | Sentimental | Fantastic

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Michael Landon	...	Jonathan Smith (75 episodes, 1984-1989)
Victor French	...	Mark Gordon (54 episodes, 1984-1989)

Runtime:

60 min (111 episodes) | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company:

Michael Landon Productions

Trivia:

Victor French's final TV series.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "30 Rock: Rosemary's Baby (#2.4)" (2007)

Lovely Show

Late actors Michael Landon and Victor French did a lovely job as Jonathan Smith and Mark Gordon on this show.

Jonathan was an angel and each week he joined up with ex-policeman Mark Gordon. There were a multitude of stories; Jonathan and Mark would always help some poor soul out without resorting to the usual TV method of violence. Throughout the show, they helped many different types of people from alcoholics to those expressing self-doubt. It was very sentimental at times but watching it gave one a sense of inner peace. I am actually an agnostic as far as religion goes but even if one doesn't believe in God, a lot can be learned from a show like this on how to treat people and how to do things the right way.

All in all, a very sentimental show. My girlfriend did cry at some episodes so perhaps a few tissues would be advised if watching this show.