The Greatest American Hero

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Ralph Hinkley, with the help of a lost manual and his FBI sidekick Bill, fumbles through superhero antics, turning goof-ups into unexpected victories, all while dealing with the complexities of balancing ordinary life and extraterrestrial adventures.

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What is the name of the main character in "The Greatest American Hero"? (Easy)

#1: Ralph Hinkley

#2: Bill Maxwell

#3: Pam Davidson

#4: Tony Villicana

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What is lost by the main character in "The Greatest American Hero" that causes him trouble? (Advanced)

#1: His car

#2: His cape

#3: The alien instruction manual

#4: His job

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The show's theme song Believe It or Not became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The original working title for the show was The Greatest American Heroine.

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Who is your favorite character in The Greatest American Hero

Ralph Hinkley

Bill Maxwell

Pam Davidson

Rhonda Blake

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What is your favorite episode of The Greatest American Hero

The Pilot

Saturday on Sunset Boulevard

Here's Looking at You, Kid

The Hit Car

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Ralph Hinkley

Pam Davidson

Bill Maxwell

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tv_premiere

March 18, 1981

The Greatest American Hero TV Series Premiere

The television show 'The Greatest American Hero' first premiered on ABC network.

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February 3, 1983

The Greatest American Hero TV Series Finale

The final episode of 'The Greatest American Hero' aired on ABC, concluding the series.

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1981

Release of 'The Greatest American Hero' Theme Song

The theme song of the show, performed by Joey Scarbury, was released and became a hit.

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June 27, 2018

Reboot Announcement of The Greatest American Hero

Announcement of a reboot of 'The Greatest American Hero' aimed at bringing the series to a modern audience.

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