GREATEST AMERICAN HERO, THE: PILOT {SERIES PREMIERE} (TV)

Summary

The premiere of this series of fantasy/science fiction dramas about Ralph Hinkley, a teacher-turned-superhero. In this episode, extra-terrestrials give Ralph a suit that, when worn, will endow him with extraordinary powers, but Ralph promptly loses his instruction book. Ralph's partner in crime-fighting, Bill Maxwell, is kidnapped. He is rescued by Ralph, and the two attempt to thwart an assassination attempt. Commercials deleted.

Details

• NETWORK: ABC
• DATE: March 18, 1981 Wednesday 8:00 PM
• RUNNING TIME: 1:35:20
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: T81:0490
• GENRE: Drama, fantasy/science fiction
• SUBJECT HEADING: Drama, fantasy/science fiction
• SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1981-1983
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Stephen J. Cannell … Executive Producer, Writer, Created by
• Alex Beaton … Producer
• Christopher Nelson … Associate Producer
• Rod Holcomb … Director
• Mike Post … Music by
• Pete Carpenter … Music by
• Joey Scarbury … Theme Music by
• William Katt … Cast, Ralph Hinkley
• Robert Culp … Cast, Bill Maxwell
• Connie Selleca … Cast, Pam Davidson
• Michael Pare … Cast, Tony Villicana
• Faye Grant … Cast, Rhonda Blake
• Jesse D. Coins … Cast, Cyler Johnson
• Don Cervantes … Cast, Rodriguez
• Brandon Williams … Cast, Kevin Hinkley
• Richard Herd … Cast, Adam Taft
• G. D. Spradlin … Cast, Nelson Corey
• Ned Wilson … Cast, Col. Shackleford
• Bob Minor … Cast, John Mackie
• Edward Bell … Cast, David Knight
• Robby Weaver … Cast, Coach Ray Buck
• Jesse Goins … Cast, Cyler Johnson
• Don Cervantes … Cast, Paco Rodriguez
• Brandon Williams … Cast, Kevin Hinkley
• Hank Salas … Cast, Brother Michael
• Robert Dunlap … Cast, The Accountant
• Jeff MacKay … Cast, Officer Cowan
• Jody Lee Olhava … Cast, Alien Leader
• Carol Jones … Cast, Susan
• Jason Corbet … Cast
• Roberta Jean Williams … Cast
• Robbie Kiger … Cast
• Ed Deemer … Cast
• James King … Cast
• Corky Ford … Cast
• John Caliri … Cast
• Lydia Fernandez … Cast
• Cheryl Francis … Cast