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Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)

TV Series  -  60 min  -  Drama | Family | Fantasy
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A probationary angel sent back to earth teams with an ex-cop to help people.

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Season:

5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984
Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Michael Landon ...
Jonathan Smith (111 episodes, 1984-1989)
Victor French Victor French ...
Mark Gordon (111 episodes, 1984-1989)
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Storyline

Jonathan Smith is a probationary angel sent back to Earth to help people. During the series' first episode, he meets embittered ex-policeman Mark Gordon (as Jonathan is walking along a little-used road, on which Mark happens to be driving). Jonathan helps reform Mark, with the grateful Mark agreeing to become Jonathan's right-hand associate in carrying out the heavenly mission. The two begin traveling the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from "the Boss" (an unseen associate only Jonathan could communicate with), with their mission being to deliver love, understanding and humility to the people they encountered. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed, some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer. A few shows, however, were played mainly for... Written by Brian Rathjen <briguy_52732@yahoo.com>  

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Some powers are higher than others.

Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Camino al cielo See more »

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Runtime:

(111 episodes)  | Argentina:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color
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Trivia

NBC wanted a handsome young actor to play Mark Gordon, but Michael Landon insisted he would only agree to star in the series if his friend and Little House on the Prairie co-star Victor French was cast. See more »

Quotes

Mark Gordon: Cute, Jonathan. Real cute.
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