The Greatest American Hero

The Greatest American Hero is an American comedy-drama television series. It was shown for three seasons from 1981 to 1983 on ABC.[1] It was created by producer Stephen J. Cannell.[2] It premiered as a two-hour television pilot on March 18, 1981.[1] The series features William Katt as teacher Ralph Hinkley. It also starred Robert Culp as FBI agent Bill Maxwell, and Connie Sellecca as lawyer Pam Davidson.[1]

William Katt, star of The Greatest American Hero at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2008

The series chronicles Ralph's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately for Ralph he loses the instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error.

References
  1. "The Greatest American Hero". The New York Times.
  2. Cynthia Littleton. "Believe It or Not: 'The Greatest American Hero' Joins TV's Parade of Remakes". Variety. Retrieved 10 February 2016.


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