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Overview

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6.4/10   525 votes
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Director:
Kevin Inch
Writers:
Ed Barnham (writer)
Christopher Beaumont (writer)
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Contact:
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 full episode list
Release Date:
19 September 1984 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Family | Fantasy more
Tagline:
Some powers are higher than others.
Plot:
A probationary angel sent back to earth teams with an ex-cop to help people. full summary
Awards:
Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Never Sanctimonious more (27 total)

Cast

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

Runtime:
60 min (111 episodes) | Argentina:60 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Argentina:Atp

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Victor French's final TV series. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Perfect Strangers: A Christmas Story (#2.11)" (1986) more

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19 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Never Sanctimonious, 17 January 2005
Author: paulamor from New York, NY

One might expect that any show about an angel of god who walks the Earth trying to help people would be heavy-handed and depressing. Highway to Heaven is neither. It's an uplifting show that showcases all the best aspects of religion and niceness. Unlike "Touched by an Angel" and the televangelist shows, HtH deals with whether a person is good, not whether they subscribe to the right religion. There is room in the definition of "good" to include businessmen, politicians, and former criminals. I'm a hardcore atheist and I still love this show.

In addition, the element of God's power is never used as a club. Jonathan has "the stuff," but never uses it until words and persuasion have failed. It almost makes one feel that with a little effort, they might do some good themselves in the world. Throw in the grainy mid-80s picture and you've got a wonderful bit of escapism to a world where just a little good will can move mountains.

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