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The Greatest American Hero (1981)

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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.

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Series cast

  • William Katt William Katt Ralph Hinkley 43 episodes
  • Robert Culp Robert Culp Bill Maxwell 43 episodes
  • Connie Sellecca Connie Sellecca Pam Davidson 43 episodes
  • Faye Grant Faye Grant Rhonda Blake 43 episodes
  • Michael Paré Michael Paré Tony Villicana 43 episodes
  • Jesse D. Goins Jesse D. Goins Cyler Johnson 43 episodes
  • Don Cervantes Paco Rodriguez 43 episodes
  • William Bogert William Bogert Les Carlisle 7 episodes
  • Brandon Williams Kevin Hinkley 4 episodes
  • Kurt Grayson 2 episodes
  • Jeff MacKay Jeff MacKay 2 episodes
  • Bob Hastings Bob Hastings Sportscaster 2 episodes
  • Arnold F. Turner Arnold F. Turner Agent Billings 2 episodes
  • Carmen Argenziano Carmen Argenziano Nick Castle 2 episodes
  • William Marquez William Marquez Mexican Hotel Owner 2 episodes
  • Dennis Lipscomb Dennis Lipscomb Dave Tanner 2 episodes
  • Mel Stewart Mel Stewart 1 episode
  • June Lockhart June Lockhart 1 episode

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