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The Greatest American Hero

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TV Series

The Resume

    (March 18, 1981-February 3, 1983)
    Aired on ABC
    Created by Stephen J. Cannell
    William Katt as Ralph Hinkley
    Robert Culp as Bill Maxwell
    Connie Sellecca as Pam Davidson
    Theme song 'Believe It or Not' written by Mike Post
    Premise: Aliens give a superhero suit to an English teacher; unfortunately, he loses the instructional manual and has to learn how to use the suit through trial and error

Why The Greatest American Hero might be annoying:

    The theme song is better remembered than the show.
    After John Hinckley, Jr., shot Ronald Reagan, Ralph's last name was changed to 'Hanley' for the rest of the first season.
    Ralph had a son, Kevin, who disappeared without explanation during season two.
    During a mere three seasons, Bill was kidnapped eight times, Pam six times.
    The cast reunited for the pilot of a never broadcast spin-off, 'The Greatest American Heroine.' (1986)

Why The Greatest American Hero might not be annoying:

    The theme song reached #2 on the singles chart and was used as George Costanza's answering machine music in an episode of 'Seinfeld.'
    Katt's real-life mother, Barbara Hale, portrayed Ralph's mother in a few episodes.
    The symbol on the superhero suit was inspired by a pair of square-handled scissors on Cannell's desk.
    Culp reprised his role as Bill Maxwell for a 'Robot Chicken' parody of the show.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 81 Votes: 41.98% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 28 Votes: 7.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 56 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 79 Votes: 41.77% Annoying