The hit TV program ran from 1955 to 1959, producing 156 episodes. Today the show provides an excellent look back at cars, fashion and lifestyle from the mid-1950s.

Highway Patrol was a syndicated, fictional police action series produced from 1955 to 1959, concerning the activities of the highway patrol and their leader, Dan Matthews (who held no rank).

"Just get ready for a wild ride, and be open-minded. The whole show is about having an open heart, really," Delany said. "Highway Patrol" is at the Goodman Theatre through Feb. 18.

And along the way, Okura again reached back into yesterday, acquiring the 1956 Dodge Coronet, which the family says is a replica of the car driven by actor Broderick Crawford in the 1950s TV show ...