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Special Features
- 24 episodes on six discs
- Commentary by Cindy Landon and producer Kent McCray on The Torch
- Text biographies of Michael Landon and Victor French
Editorial Reviews
Jonathan Smith, an angel with a mission from God, and his trusted sidekick Mark Gordon travel from town to town, help the lost find their way back to the HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN. Blessed with heavenly powers, it is usually Jonathan Smith's more human gifts that bring grace and peace to the troubled souls he meets--but he isn't afraid to use a touch of divine intervention here and there. Disguised as teachers, policemen, sportswriters--whatever the Boss assigns--Jonathan and Mark use their gifts to reunite broken families, comfort the sick, and guide those souls in need of love and redemption back to their truest selves.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Edited episodes and digital break-up are included in this set...Highway to Heaven deserves better!
October 11, 2005
Format:DVD
Highway to Heaven is one of my favorite dramatic series so I looked forward to its release into the DVD realm. Unfortunately, we now have two DVD seasons of this Michael Landon classic that features the edited episodes shown in syndication. Approximately 2-3 minutes are cut from each of these episodes.
I am fortunate to have eight of these installments recorded on VHS from the show's original network run on NBC. I know these episodes very well and it bothers me that they are not complete! The episode "Birds of a Feather" (my favorite) features a dramatic scene in which Jonathan makes the ultimate sacrifice to call attention to toxic waste dumping. Don't look for that scene here though. It's not on the DVD version of this episode.
This collection also features digital break-up on part two of "The Monster". Also, the video and audio are not in-sync! The actors speak and the voice comes in a second or two later! It is very distracting to watch.
I did enjoy the audio commentary on "The Torch" by Mrs. Landon and Highway to Heaven producer Mr. Kent McCray. I had hoped for other "extras" but unfortunately they followed in the path of all the scenes cut for syndicated purposes.
Highway to Heaven is one of the best family dramas ever produced. It should be seen and preserved on DVD in its original NBC format.
Let's hope that on the third try this series is featured in a COMPLETE set! Only then will the angels rejoice...
I am fortunate to have eight of these installments recorded on VHS from the show's original network run on NBC. I know these episodes very well and it bothers me that they are not complete! The episode "Birds of a Feather" (my favorite) features a dramatic scene in which Jonathan makes the ultimate sacrifice to call attention to toxic waste dumping. Don't look for that scene here though. It's not on the DVD version of this episode.
This collection also features digital break-up on part two of "The Monster". Also, the video and audio are not in-sync! The actors speak and the voice comes in a second or two later! It is very distracting to watch.
I did enjoy the audio commentary on "The Torch" by Mrs. Landon and Highway to Heaven producer Mr. Kent McCray. I had hoped for other "extras" but unfortunately they followed in the path of all the scenes cut for syndicated purposes.
Highway to Heaven is one of the best family dramas ever produced. It should be seen and preserved on DVD in its original NBC format.
Let's hope that on the third try this series is featured in a COMPLETE set! Only then will the angels rejoice...
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By R. Cole
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are many great episodes of this great series, but the two best episodes are on this season of episodes. The first deals with the angels going to a camp for kids, but not just any kids, these kids all have cancer. It's an emotional two part episode that is one of the best episodes of any show. The other episode is my personal favorite because so many people now adays can relate to it. It's the finale episode on this collection. It's about a loner overweight girl who binges on doughnuts, saying there for a party or friends when she orders the dozen doughnuts. When she tutors the failing jock of the school, whom she has a crush on, his girlfriend decides to get even and tells her that she will let her join the exclusive club in school known as the "Ditchers". So excited the overweight girl can't wait and tells her mom she's done it, she's finally made friends, but when she arrives at the girls home, it's innitiation night and the unthinkable happens. It's the best episode in my opinion because it shows kids that being different is alright and that if you don't like things about yourself you can change them. I love this show. Do whatever you have to but this season is a MUST OWN set!!!!!!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Peter Hooten
Format:DVD
Great series, great 2nd season (A song for Jason is a tearjecker), great actors.
Unfortunately, many episodes are edited. What a pity!
Unfortunately, many episodes are edited. What a pity!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Collectors'...
Check out the price for Highway to Heaven - Season One. (Cheap)
What's with (("uncut"))?Highway to Heaven - Season 1 - Complete and UNCUT. <=== Pre-order; I did. Read more
What's with (("uncut"))?Highway to Heaven - Season 1 - Complete and UNCUT. <=== Pre-order; I did. Read more
Published 22 days ago by The "older than dirt" Time Traveller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Family Entertainment
In this era of of "adult" and "reality" tv, with mostly mindless themes, juvenile themes, constant sexual references and unvarying disrespect of the characters for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SGT GRUNT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Michael Landon Show !
Michael landon worked very hard to make this fine show. It wil entertain and uplift anyone who can watch a show with an angel as the lead character. Highly reccommended.
Published 2 months ago by K. Nolting
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
Great series for the entire family. Very inspirational and great stories. My whole family liked them. Some were even tear jerkers. For my family not for me of course. Read more
Published 3 months ago by nurseteacher1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good family DVDs
I purchased the Highway to Heaven DVDs because I like the story line of the Angel in human form helps people. The DVDs are good quality.
Published 3 months ago by Miss C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cried at every episode.
How can anyone not love this show? It's wholesome without being sugary and the resolutions are rooted in character change. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Lynn Hand
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highway to heaven
Michael Landon at his best.
Arrived on time, excellent quality.
Would recommend this to anyone.
Too bad the remaining series is not available.
Arrived on time, excellent quality.
Would recommend this to anyone.
Too bad the remaining series is not available.
Published 6 months ago by Charles Rhora
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highway To Heaven all seasons
This is an awesome series. A "feel good" program with many episodes that leaves the viewer feeling positive. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Captain Kirk
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointing!!!!
This SUCKS!!!!! Because they do not have English subtitle/close captions for the hearing impaired. It is NOT right for not including close captions.
Published 16 months ago by GreenBookworm71
3.0 out of 5 stars
liked season one better so far
We have not viewed all of the stories yet but found some of them to be a bit strange, and so far preferred the ones in season one.
Published 17 months ago by Berean
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