Highway to Heaven

TV Series
1984–1989
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

6.8K

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

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

6.8K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,483

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 20 nominations total

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Trivia
NBC wanted a handsome young actor to play Mark Gordon, but Michael Landon had a long history of refusing to work with better-looking actors. He was even behind Guy Williams's dismissal from Bonanza (1959), feeling threatened by the newcomer's good looks and charisma. Landon insisted that he would only star in the series if his friend and Little House on the Prairie (1974) co-star Victor French was cast. The character of Mark Gordon was rewritten to suit the middle-aged Victor French.

Goofs
Despite Mark Gordon often telling people that he and Michael have been traveling "all across the country", the duo rarely leaves southern California as indicated by the climate, scenery, and the cities they visit.

Quotes
Mark Gordon: Cute, Jonathan. Real cute.

Alternate versions
Most of the original episodes, which aired on prime time television, normally contained between five to seven minutes of additional scenes and dialogue which has since been lost. This material was not included in any of the syndicated copies of the show, which today are the only versions available.

Connections
Featured in Amazing Stories: Remote Control Man (1985)

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Featured review

The greatest show of all time finally arrives on DVD

Well thats my opinion anyway, Michael Landon graced millions of TV screens once a week portraying Johnathan Smith, and angel sent from God to help people find their ways in life. He is assisted by Mark Gordon an Ex-Cop who's life he helped turn around, brilliantly played by Victor French. This show which is great for the entire family shows good morales and a lesson is learned every episode. Michael Landon's final public work before passing away (Us, never aired)touched millions of people including myself. I know of a LOT of people looking for this show and by the grace of god it is finally arriving on DVD. I urge you to spend the money on this product and share it with your families! A beautiful show waiting to be discovered by an entirely new generation is finally here! Let's go Johnathan and Mark, God has one more assignment for you...in DVD land!