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The Greatest American Hero

TV • 1981

The Greatest American Hero

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The chronicles of  teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 122
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Action & AdventureComedyCrime

Top Cast

William Katt

William Katt

Ralph Hinkley

Robert Culp

Robert Culp

Bill Maxwell

Connie Sellecca

Connie Sellecca

Pam Davidson

Faye Grant

Faye Grant

Rhonda Blake

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Tony Villicana

Jesse D. Goins

Jesse D. Goins

Cyler Johnson

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Don Cervantes

Paco Rodriguez

Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell

Producer

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

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Meta Snapshot

Series

Status

Ended

Release

March 18, 1981

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

US

Episodes

43 • 3 seasons

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