A Song of Songs

Season 3 - Episode 16: A Song of Songs
Overview
James Earl Jones stars as Gabe Wilson, an old friend of Mark's and down-and-out jazz pianist who tries to re-build his life after suffering a heart attack. Gabe reconnects with an old flame named Ellie, a God-fearing widow who is having problems trying to relate to her daughter, Vanessa, the vocalist in a rock band. When Gabe tries to encourage Vanessa to pursue her dreams, he unwittingly strains the not-so-harmonious mother-daughter relationship even more. After Vanessa runs away without leaving a note, Ellie lashes out at Gabe, telling him that God made him blind to make him pay for his sins (he had become blind after a drunk driver struck his vehicle years earlier). It is up to Jonathan to reunite Ellie and Vanessa and set them both straight.
Episode Information
TV Show
Highway to Heaven
Season
Season 3
Episode Number
16
Air Date
January 21, 1987
Runtime
45 minutes
Guest Stars

James Earl Jones
Gabe Wilson
Crew

Dan Gordon
Writer

Michael Landon
Director