Highway to Heaven is an American fantasy drama television series that ran on NBC from September 19, 1984, to August 4, 1989. The series starred Michael Landon as Jonathan Smith, an angel sent to Earth in order to help people in need. Victor French, Landon's co-star from Little House on the Prairie, co-starred as Mark Gordon, a retired policeman who traveled with and helped Smith with his tasks or "assignments," to which they are referred. The series was created and executive produced by Landon, who also directed most of the show's episodes. It was also Landon's third and final TV series and his only one set in the present day. His two previous series, Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie, were both Westerns. It was also the final screen appearance for both Landon and French, who both died within two years of the series' end. Highway to Heaven aired for five seasons, running a total of 111 episodes.
| Genre | Fantasy, Family drama |
| Created by | Michael Landon |
| Directed by | Michael Landon, Victor French, Dan Gordon, William F. Claxton |
| Starring | Michael Landon, Victor French |
| Composer(s) | David Rose |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 111 |
| Executive producer(s) | Michael Landon |
| Producer(s) | Kent McCray |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 45–48 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Michael Landon Productions |
| Distributor | Genesis Entertainment |
| Original network | NBC |
| Netflix ID | 70157402 |
About Highway to Heaven
Creator, director, producer, and star Michael Landon plays Jonathan Smith, an angel devoid of his wings who is sent to Earth to help people in dire need.
Achievement of Highway to Heaven
Landon and French had worked together before on Little House on the Prairie. After five seasons together, they both died within three years of the show's cancellation.
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Latest information about Highway to Heaven updated on July 28 2021.
