Highway to Heaven: Classic Angel Drama Reimagined

Michael Landon's nostalgic fantasy drama, "Highway to Heaven," is being reimagined for a modern audience. The original NBC series, which ran for 111 episodes from 1984 to 1989, featured Landon as an angel on probation named Jonathan Smith, tasked with bringing hope to Earth. He was joined by Victor French as Mark Gordon, his ex-cop companion.

The show, while never a top-rated program, maintained a respectable viewership and was known for its emotionally resonant storytelling. Landon himself described the series as one that would make viewers laugh or cry, offering more substance than typical television fare.

Fans can currently stream "Highway to Heaven" on Tubi and Pluto. The series concluded two years before Landon's passing in 1991. It has since inspired a Lifetime movie adaptation.

A new "Highway to Heaven" is now in development, spearheaded by writer-producer Jason Katims. Katims expressed enthusiasm for updating the classic narrative with a contemporary lens, emphasizing a grounded, human approach to the angelic premise. He aims to explore the challenges of an angel striving to improve upon his human past.