Matthew Perry Guest-Starred On Two Episodes Of Michael Landon's Hit '80s Fantasy Show
While Matthew Perry may be best known for his role on "Friends," he also appeared in several fantasy TV shows, most notably Michael Landon's hit 1980s show.
Matthew Perry took on a guest-starring role in two episodes of the 1980s fantasy drama series, "Highway to Heaven." The show, created by Michael Landon, followed the story of an angel named Jonathan Smith tasked with spreading hope and goodwill to humans on Earth. Perry played the role of David Hastings, a teenager who discovers his biological mother is a female veteran with PTSD.
The episodes, titled "Hello and Farewell: Part 1" and "Part 2," aired in 1988 and received moderate praise from viewers, receiving scores of 7.8/10 and 7.7/10 on IMDb. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom "Friends," also ventured into fantasy roles, such as the Fox series "Second Chance," which later became "Boys Will Be Boys."
However, the supernatural aspect of the show only lasted for half of its season before being revamped. Though the series didn't achieve lasting success, it remains part of Perry's career journey. Perry's life and career are explored in a recent three-part Netflix documentary, which premiered on October 27, 2026.
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