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May 6, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 6, 1988 - Final Episode of The Highwayman Airs on NBC.

On this dayMay 6, 1988, the final episode of The Highwayman aired on NBC, ending its short run after just one season and ten episodes. The futuristic action series starred Sam J. Jones as a government agent who drove a high tech truck outfitted with advanced surveillance and weaponry to fight crime across the American southwest.

The Highwayman blended sci fi, action, and law enforcement drama in a format that was ambitious but struggled to find a consistent audience. Despite its brief run...

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