On this day September 20 1987, The Highwayman premiered on NBC. The action adventure series starred Sam J. Jones as Highwayman, a futuristic lawman traveling in a high tech truck that doubled as a command center.
The show blended science fiction, action, and mystery, with Highwayman tackling dangerous missions while patrolling the highways of the near future. Despite its ambitious concept and striking visuals, the series struggled to find an audience and lasted only nine episodes.
80s insight: The Highwayman reflected the 80s appetite for experimental television that mixed action and futuristic themes, even if many of these ambitious projects had short runs.
The show blended science fiction, action, and mystery, with Highwayman tackling dangerous missions while patrolling the highways of the near future. Despite its ambitious concept and striking visuals, the series struggled to find an audience and lasted only nine episodes.
80s insight: The Highwayman reflected the 80s appetite for experimental television that mixed action and futuristic themes, even if many of these ambitious projects had short runs.
