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All 24 uplifting episodes from the debut season of this family favourite are now available on DVD in the UK for the very first time.
Michael Landon (Little House On The Prairie) stars as Jonathan Smith, a probationary angel sent back to Earth to help troubled humans with their problems in Emmy® nominated drama Highway To Heaven.
In life, Jonathan had been an aloof and unfulfilled lawyer, but as an angel, he is sent to Earth to bring love, harmony and understanding to people with troubles and in doing so, he learns a lot about his own potential for goodness and compassion. Jonathan has not yet earned his wings and will not be granted them until the Powers Above determine that he has fulfilled his mission on Earth. His first assignment is to help embittered ex-cop Mark Gordon (Victor French Little House On The Prairie). It s not long before Mark sees the light and accompanies Jonathan in carrying out his heavenly missions.
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Michael Landon (Little House On The Prairie) stars as Jonathan Smith, a probationary angel sent back to Earth to help troubled humans with their problems in Emmy® nominated drama Highway To Heaven.
In life, Jonathan had been an aloof and unfulfilled lawyer, but as an angel, he is sent to Earth to bring love, harmony and understanding to people with troubles and in doing so, he learns a lot about his own potential for goodness and compassion. Jonathan has not yet earned his wings and will not be granted them until the Powers Above determine that he has fulfilled his mission on Earth. His first assignment is to help embittered ex-cop Mark Gordon (Victor French Little House On The Prairie). It s not long before Mark sees the light and accompanies Jonathan in carrying out his heavenly missions.
INCLUDES ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By C. Matthews
Format:DVD
In many respects, Highway to Heaven is more poignant today than at the time of its initial broadcast. Michael Landis plays the Angel guide, helping people with their troubles and saving tortured souls in a world themed by corruption and malevolence.
The occasional episode spills into over sentimentality, however most are well crafted and deliver a moral (not just religious) message to warm the cockles of the severest cynics.
Landon, who created and owned the show, hired crew who had terminal illnesses or were disabled, adding poignancy to the storylines and a genuine atmosphere on set. Cancer was to eventually strike Landon in 1991, and in the final season of the show co-star Victor French succumbed to the illness as well.
The occasional episode spills into over sentimentality, however most are well crafted and deliver a moral (not just religious) message to warm the cockles of the severest cynics.
Landon, who created and owned the show, hired crew who had terminal illnesses or were disabled, adding poignancy to the storylines and a genuine atmosphere on set. Cancer was to eventually strike Landon in 1991, and in the final season of the show co-star Victor French succumbed to the illness as well.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Adrian R.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This series is great, wholesome and mostly charming family entertainment.
The good guys win, the bad guys change heart or lose and it makes for terrific family viewing.
Do be aware though, that one or two of the episodes deal with very difficult issues and thus are a bit tough for younger children. However, there is a synopsis at the start of each, so you can decide which is appropriate for your family to see.
On the whole, there's plenty in this series to make the whole family feel good - real good!
The good guys win, the bad guys change heart or lose and it makes for terrific family viewing.
Do be aware though, that one or two of the episodes deal with very difficult issues and thus are a bit tough for younger children. However, there is a synopsis at the start of each, so you can decide which is appropriate for your family to see.
On the whole, there's plenty in this series to make the whole family feel good - real good!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. W. Mc Evoy
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It's been a long time since i've watched this program, 15 years i'd say. One thing I can say is it's just like I remember, just as heart warming. Michael Landon stars as Jonathan Smith, an angel sent to earth to help those in need find their way. Not as preachy as it sounds believe me. Each episode is infused with a great story and a moral to accompany it.
It ran for 5 seasons, finishing in 1989 shortly after co-star Victor French who plays police officer Mark Gordon died of lung cancer. Most believed that Michael Landon decided to end the series after Victor French's death, but by the fifth season the ratings began to fall, and most agreed that the show had run it's course.
All good things must come to an end. Just enjoy the journey.
It ran for 5 seasons, finishing in 1989 shortly after co-star Victor French who plays police officer Mark Gordon died of lung cancer. Most believed that Michael Landon decided to end the series after Victor French's death, but by the fifth season the ratings began to fall, and most agreed that the show had run it's course.
All good things must come to an end. Just enjoy the journey.
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Poignant, Heartwarming Drama
I seem to be one of the few reviewers who didn't see this series the first time around, so I was able to watch it with fresh eyes. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Lizzie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Leave this where it belongs - in the 1980s
If you're a fan of 1980s American TV dramas that are suitable for the whole family, are overtly moralistic and won't threaten any of your preconceived ideas about anything, you'll... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Ian Shine
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The perfect birthday gift
Bought this as a gift for my aunt's 80th birthday. And she sat and watched season one in a couple of days and has passed it on to her friend. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Martin G. Mallaney
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genuine,heart warming stuff!
Loved this series first time round,so was very curious to see what impact it had now in 2013.
Absolutely hooked from the first episode onwards-wonderful wholesome family... Read more
Absolutely hooked from the first episode onwards-wonderful wholesome family... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rita M
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Everyone should watch these
I absolutely love these series and have only just been introduced to them by my partner. The series is very heart warming, uplifting and I think everyone should watch them,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by ka
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Good transfer
My mum used to watch this when I was a kid, it was always a bit too old for me but I got the jist of it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by maximus
1.0 out of 5 stars
Please don't let children watch this
Perhaps I am unfair selecting this for review in the knowledge that this was an offshoot of the equally dire 'Little House on the Prairie', but the US has made several excellent... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Darrin Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Little Joe Returns.
Many people will remember Michael Landon, from Bonanza ,and Little House On The Prairie. He's back in this series as an apprentice angel, who is trying to help people with their... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brian
3.0 out of 5 stars
Probably not as good as you remember, and not as bad either.
At the time, I thought of this as mere fluff really - a thing that was on television from time to time, and as you can see by the hairstyles, and the cutting/editing process that... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. M. A. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moral and heartfelt, perhaps even schmaltzy at times - but on the...
This Highway to Heaven Season One set is a real hit with my 18 year old daughter, and she has already bought the newly released Season Two UK set with Season Three on pre-order. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Keith Joseph
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