The Highwayman (1987– )

Series starring a big high-tech 18-wheeler. The driver, the title's 'Highwayman' was one of a team of federal marshals empowered to right wrongs "where ordinary laws do not reach" - and to ... See full summary »

Stars:

Sam J. Jones, Jane Badler, Mark 'Jacko' Jackson

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sam J. Jones	...	The Highwayman (10 episodes, 1987-1988)
Jane Badler	...	Ms. Tania Winthrop (10 episodes, 1987-1988)

Storyline

Series starring a big high-tech 18-wheeler. The driver, the title's 'Highwayman' was one of a team of federal marshals empowered to right wrongs "where ordinary laws do not reach" - and to haul special cargo. The truck was heavily armed, and had a cab that turned into a helicopter for quick escapes.

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Plot Keywords:

police

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 March 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Highwayman

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Glen A. Larson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Highwayman's real name was never revealed in any of the installments. Nor was the United States government agency that employed him specifically identified.

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Connections

Follows The Highwayman (1987)

User Reviews

Part of trend that happened at the end.

The '80s were full of niche programming. This show happened to be one of car-focused action shows that followed in the steps of Knight Rider, The A-Team, Airwolf, Street Hawk, Dukes of Hazzard, and very possibly Automan. The show, obviously a retread of Automan (which featured a holographic helicopter and Lamborghini), a torquing of an idea from the "Goliath" episodes of Knight Rider, or a combination between Knight Rider and Airwolf, the show's only fault was that it came at the very end of this tread and wasn't long for this world. If it came out three years earlier, it would be easily ran for 13 episodes plus and had a better run. And I'm quite surprised nobody mentioned the car that came out of the bottom of the semi trailer and sped off.

Here's hoping this comes out on DVD along with many other '80s one shot efforts.