Highway to Heaven is being rebooted at Lifetime with Jill Scott - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 06-17-2021, 06:11 PM

https://deadline.com/2021/06/lifetim...on-1234776450/

The singer, songwriter, poet and First Wives Club star is co-starring with Barry Watson in Lifetime's gender-swapped modern movie series take on the classic NBC drama series Highway to Heaven that Landon created and starred in from 1984 to 1989. "Scott stars as new angel Angela who comes down to Earth to help people in crisis," according to Deadline. "Landon played the male version of the character in the original series, the angel Jonathan, who was sent to Earth to help people in need. Watson portrays Junior High School principal Bruce to whom Angela reveals her true identity." The reboot is being made in cooperation with Landon's widow, Cindy Landon, and the Michael Landon Estate. Scott's role marks a return to Lifetime after starring in the Flint water crisis movie. “The original Highway to Heaven was appointment viewing for millions and in a time when we need those messages of hope the most, we are excited to bring back the iconic series in a new way," said Tanya Lopez, executive vice president of scripted programming for Lifetime and LMN. “Having worked with Jill previously for some of Lifetime’s most celebrated movies, we know she is the perfect actor to bring her passion and brilliance to this role. I just love her…Jill amplifies everything she touches in ways that make her pop off the screen. And the addition of Barry was just icing on the cake. I believe we have assembled a dynamic new duo with both Jill and Barry at the helm.” News of the reboot comes two weeks ahead of the 30th anniversary of Michael Landon's death from pancreatic cancer at age 54 on July 1, 1991.

Fallon97 · 07-19-2021, 03:28 PM

No offense, but I wish they would stop with so many reboots or remakes of classic shows.

TMC · 08-17-2021, 06:40 PM

Watch Lifetime's Highway to Heaven reboot trailer

Jill Scott takes on the Michael Landon role as an angel who is sent back to earth to help others in need, co-starring with Barry Watson in the series of Lifetime movies based on the 1984-1989 NBC drama that Landon created and starred in. Highway to Heaven premieres Nov. 6.

TMC · 11-13-2021, 04:48 AM

Highway to Heaven and The Waltons revival movies show that nostalgic TV wants more kind programming

"Now the era of reboots is entering a new phase. This month finds two TV movies based on beloved television properties that haven’t been on the air in decades," says Amy Amatangelo of Lifetime's Highway to Heaven reboot and The CW's The Waltons’ Homecoming. "For all the edgy programming this streaming era of TV has brought us, there’s a real demand for kinder, gentler television.," she says. "Just look at all the made-for-TV holiday movies airing right now. Highway to Heaven checks all the boxes with its sweet, hopeful message."

Sterling Holobyte · 12-18-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallon97

No offense, but I wish they would stop with so many reboots or remakes of classic shows.

Me too. All they do is ruin the legacy of the original program. Or maybe that is their intent. Most reboots never live up to the vision of the original.

06-17-2021, 06:11 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,683	Highway to Heaven is being rebooted at Lifetime with Jill Scott https://deadline.com/2021/06/lifetim...on-1234776450/ The singer, songwriter, poet and First Wives Club star is co-starring with Barry Watson in Lifetime's gender-swapped modern movie series take on the classic NBC drama series Highway to Heaven that Landon created and starred in from 1984 to 1989. "Scott stars as new angel Angela who comes down to Earth to help people in crisis," according to Deadline. "Landon played the male version of the character in the original series, the angel Jonathan, who was sent to Earth to help people in need. Watson portrays Junior High School principal Bruce to whom Angela reveals her true identity." The reboot is being made in cooperation with Landon's widow, Cindy Landon, and the Michael Landon Estate. Scott's role marks a return to Lifetime after starring in the Flint water crisis movie. “The original Highway to Heaven was appointment viewing for millions and in a time when we need those messages of hope the most, we are excited to bring back the iconic series in a new way," said Tanya Lopez, executive vice president of scripted programming for Lifetime and LMN. “Having worked with Jill previously for some of Lifetime’s most celebrated movies, we know she is the perfect actor to bring her passion and brilliance to this role. I just love her…Jill amplifies everything she touches in ways that make her pop off the screen. And the addition of Barry was just icing on the cake. I believe we have assembled a dynamic new duo with both Jill and Barry at the helm.” News of the reboot comes two weeks ahead of the 30th anniversary of Michael Landon's death from pancreatic cancer at age 54 on July 1, 1991.

07-19-2021, 03:28 PM	#2
Fallon97 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2007 Location: America Posts: 1,268	No offense, but I wish they would stop with so many reboots or remakes of classic shows.

08-17-2021, 06:40 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,683	Watch Lifetime's Highway to Heaven reboot trailer Jill Scott takes on the Michael Landon role as an angel who is sent back to earth to help others in need, co-starring with Barry Watson in the series of Lifetime movies based on the 1984-1989 NBC drama that Landon created and starred in. Highway to Heaven premieres Nov. 6.

11-13-2021, 04:48 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,683	Highway to Heaven and The Waltons revival movies show that nostalgic TV wants more kind programming "Now the era of reboots is entering a new phase. This month finds two TV movies based on beloved television properties that haven’t been on the air in decades," says Amy Amatangelo of Lifetime's Highway to Heaven reboot and The CW's The Waltons’ Homecoming. "For all the edgy programming this streaming era of TV has brought us, there’s a real demand for kinder, gentler television.," she says. "Just look at all the made-for-TV holiday movies airing right now. Highway to Heaven checks all the boxes with its sweet, hopeful message."