History Series / HighwayToHeaven

* CelebrityParadox: In "The Squeaky Wheel", Mark points out Michael Landon's star on the Walk of Fame to Jonathan. Puzzled at Jonathan's not knowing the actor's name he says, "You know...Little Joe...''Series/{{Bonanza}}'', ''LittleHouseOnThePrairie''..... Or, that's right, I forgot, you've been dead for 40 years."

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Creator/MichaelLandon, who also created the series, was executive producer, and directed most of the episodes in addition to writing several of 'em) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). Unlike Landon's previous shows, Highway to Heaven takes place in a contemporary setting, as Jonathan and Mark travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss", whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some episodes addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Creator/MichaelLandon, who also created the series, was executive producer, and directed most of the episodes in addition to writing several of 'em) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). Unlike Landon's previous shows, Highway to Heaven takes place in a contemporary setting, as Jonathan and Mark travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss", whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Creator/MichaelLandon, who also created the series, was executive producer, and directed most of the episodes in addition to writing several of 'em) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). They travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss", whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

* CelebrityParadox: In "The Squeaky Wheel", Mark points out Michael Landon's star on the Walk of Fame to Jonathan. Puzzled at Jonathan's not knowing the actor's name he says, "You know...Little Joe...''{{Bonanza}}'', ''LittleHouseOnThePrairie''..... Or, that's right, I forgot, you've been dead for 40 years."

* YouLookFamiliar: in one episode, [[{{Bonanza}} Pa Cartwright]] is an old actor who swears he saw God in the audience of his play.

* OurAngelsAreDifferent: Angels look just like humans, and sometimes are dead humans as well. They do have supernatural knowledge and are implied to be able to [[PsychicPowers teleport, use telekinesis]], and grant wishes.
* SwappedRoles: In at least two episodes, Mark has --or think he has -- the 'stuff'.

* CelebrityParadox: In "The Squeaky Wheel", Mark points out Micheal Landon's star on the Walk of Fame to Jonathan. Puzzled at Jonathan's not knowing the actor's name he says, "You know...Little Joe...''{{Bonanza}}'', ''LittleHouseOnThePrairie''..... Or, that's right, I forgot, you've been dead for 40 years."

* {{Mad}}: ''Highway to Heaving''.

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* ActorAllusion:
** One episode featured BobHope as an angel who had a problem when the heavenly computer was being upgraded. When the work on it was completed at the end of the episode he said --altogether now -- "Thanks for the memory."
** In the episode titled "I Was a Middle-Aged Werewolf", Jonathan appears as a wolfman to help a little boy get over his fears. One of Michael Landon's earliest roles was the titular lycanthrope in ''Film/IWasATeenageWerewolf''.

* ActorAllusion: One episode featured BobHope as an angel who had a problem when the heavenly computer was being upgraded. When the work on it was completed at the end of the episode he said --altogether now -- "Thanks for the memory."
** In the episode titled "I Was a Middle-Aged Werewolf", Jonathan appears as a wolfman to help a little boy get over his fears. One of Michael Landon's earliest roles was the titular lycanthrope in ''IWasATeenageWerewolf''.

* CelebrityParadox: In "The Squeaky Wheel", Mark points out Micheal Landon's star on the Walk of Fame to Jonathan. Puzzled at Jonathan's not knowing the actor's name he says, "You know...''{{Bonanza}}'', ''LittleHouseOnThePrairie''..... Or, that's right, I forgot, you've been dead for 40 years."

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Michael Landon, who also created the series, was executive producer, and directed most of the episodes in addition to writing several of 'em) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). They travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss", whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Michael Landon, who also created the series, was executive producer, and directed most of the episodes in addition to writing several of 'em) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). They travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss," whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

* BenevolentBoss
* DirectedByCastMember: Arguably a case of Cast Full Of Directors, as the only regular cast members were Michael Landon and Victor French - who between them directed all but five episodes of the entire run (French did 12, Landon 94).
* DrugsAreBad: The opening of "For the Love of Larry," which also features a thoroughly [[{{Narm}} hilarious]] sting operation. Also in "As Difficult As ABC," where Jonathan and Mark pretend (briefly) to be drug dealers.

* OurAngelsAreDifferent: Angels look just like humans, and sometimes ''are'' dead humans as well. They do have supernatural knowledge and are implied to be able to [[PsychicPowers teleport, use telekinesis]], and grant wishes.

* WrittenByCastMember: Michael Landon penned numerous episodes, including the pilot and the SeriesFinale (and [[DirectedByCastMember guess who directed them]]).
* YetAnotherChristmasCarol

* MundaneUtility: Sometimes Jonathan used his powers for simple things.

* DrugsAreBad: The opening of "For the Love of Larry," which also features a thoroughly [[{{Narm}} hilarious]] sting operation. Also in ''As Easy as ABC'' where Johnathan and Mark pretend (briefly) to be drug dealers.

* NeverLearnedToRead: In ''As Difficult as ABC'', a basketball player has to drop out of college because he can't read.

* WrittenByCastMember: Michael Landon penned numerous episodes, including the pilot and the SeriesFinale.

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Michael Landon) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). They travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss," whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed; some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.

* WrittenByCastMember: Michael Landon penned numerous episodes.

''Highway to Heaven'', [[IncrediblyLamePun spiritual predecessor]] to ''Series/TouchedByAnAngel'', ran from 1984 to 1989 on NBC, and told the story of a probationary angel named Jonathan (played by Michael Landon) and his human companion, a bitter, retired ex-cop named Mark (played by Victor French). They travel the country as itinerant workers, receiving assignments from an entity known as "The Boss," whom only the angel Jonathan can hear, with their mission being to deliver love, understanding, and humility to those they encounter. Typical episodes stressed moral, Christian themes; though many episodes dealt with common human failings, such as egotism, bitterness and greed, some shows addressed such topics as racism and cancer.