In 1972, Jeff Hayes was tried and convicted of killing the wife of a wealthy businessman. 18 years later, a detective reopened the case and discovers a necklace that was labeled as missing evidence and he discovers Jeff was innocent all along. Though he is pardoned and released from prison, he finds it hard adjusting to normal life. Jeff's wife Ellen is shocked to learn that he is still alive is dealing with rebellious teenage son Cary. Jeff also is hired by a magazine publisher, who is actually the son of the businessman that originally framed Jeff, for a travel column and attempts to mend fences with his bitter father Jack, as well as Cary and Ellen. This was actually the pilot for a new TV series that never got off the ground as Michael Landon passed away in the summer of 1991.