When times are tough, it's never too late for divine intervention.
Jonathan Smith isn't your average helpful handyman. He's an angel with a mission from God (or "the Boss" as he likes to call him). Accompanied by ex-cop Mark Gordon, whose troubled life Jonathan once helped turn around, the two travel the world, guiding the lost and suffering back on the Highway to Heaven.
From a young boxer pressured to throw a fight to a Vietnam vet's Eurasian daughter's difficult acceptance into a new community, Jonathan finds a way to bring a little grace and love into the lives of those he touches. And only when necessary does he help things along with a little angel power.
So goes the synopsis from publisher A&E for
Highway To Heaven - Season 1, a 7-DVD box set that is coming soon for a cost of $79.95 SRP. It contains the complete first season - all 24 episodes (including the double-length pilot) - for over 1200 minutes of classic television. Here's a look at the box art:
So, when can you purchase this? Well, that's the confusing part! There is
a pre-order listing to purchase this directly from A&E themselves, with a ship date of
Tue., November 30th. That's just a couple of weeks away! Which is mighty quick for such a new announcement, and with no forewarning whatsoever. No retailers seem to be carrying it yet, either. We were unable to reach A&E for comment before end of business yesterday, but we suspect that this is going to turn out to be an A&E exclusive for the 2004 holiday season, and that soon afterward (probably by the Spring 2005 timeframe) you'll be able to purchase it in retail stores at a discount. That's just me guessing, though, based on similar situations with A&E titles in the past.
Stay tuned, however, for the official word from A&E on what's really going on with this. If you just can't wait, then use the link above and place your order with A&E right now. This is a fantastic series, and we're glad it's finally coming to DVD. Thanks, A&E! Also, thanks to reader Suzann Holland for spotting this and letting us know about it.
