Does anyone remember the show Greatest American Hero? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

sami dg · 02-25-2001, 06:19 PM

I used to love that show when I was a kid. I also would like to know what the guys name was that played the hero because his name slips my mind and also does the show come on anywhere anymore? I always liked the way he crash landed from flying when I was a kid I thought it was hilarious!

Madness · 02-25-2001, 07:14 PM

His name was William Katt. The rest of the information I have no clue about.

Michele35 · 02-25-2001, 08:01 PM

I remember that the theme song from that show was also a very popular pop hit.

omnigreen · 07-22-2001, 01:49 AM

no the greatest american hero is nowhere to be found on tv. ebay always has sets, but a lot of the copies are crappy find a good and honest seller.

this series was created by stephen j. cannell created the at team, rockford files, riptide and a bunch of other stuff.

bill katt starred in the house ( a horror movie) back in the late 80s

TV Guy · 07-23-2001, 01:35 PM

Bill Katt also played the private investigator on the "Perry Mason" revival in the 80s.

Joyce DeWitt · 09-28-2001, 11:08 PM

Ya know, Faye Grant was in this....

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I am Joyce Tattie McKee, winner of the c'mon in have a drink contest, the biggest Dinah Manoff fan(I'd say Faye Grant, but I kno someone who's a bigger Faye fan than me), my nicknames are Father, Loaf of Bread, and Ratodd. My sistah is Karli AKA Lisa Whelchel Forever and we looove State of Grace, the best show eva... in fac we are gonna meet Faye, Lisa, and Dinah in 6 years. Danielle taught me to get drunk on coke and crackers. And Jamie(iwannabeamckeon/exstead) and Jackie(LaughingPicklePrincess) are my other sistahs!!!! And also: FAYE AND DINAH RULE!!!!!!!!!

*Let's see, .... we got the kissing chain, the unneeded camera shot, the morphing commercial, a 43 year old woman who can really shake it, a controvesial woman in a negligee, lots of mayonase, a purse dog named Precious, a jene say quois(sp?), the "X" factor, nasty soup, a funny hat, a geeky guy w/ broken glasses, the most hysterical tape ever, flip flops, a certain arrogent man who shall remain nameless, a pony statue named.... I forgot, and the face thing.... know what show I'm talkin about? Tell me in an IM a Sapphire324!*

*OK I'm Done.... just tell Faye and Dinah I said hi*

TV Guy · 09-29-2001, 10:24 PM

Oh, yeah, wasn't Faye Grant was one Mr. Hinkley/Hanley's students? And a brunette, if I remember correctly!

Boy, was she great as the leader of the resistance in "V"!

Joyce DeWitt · 09-30-2001, 09:48 PM

Oh, was "V" good? I wanna see it, will it ever air again? Faye played Rhonda on "GAH".

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I am Joyce Tattie McKee, winner of the c'mon in have a drink contest, the biggest Dinah Manoff fan(I'd say Faye Grant, but I kno someone who's a bigger Faye fan than me), my nicknames are Father, Loaf of Bread, and Ratodd. My sistah is Karli AKA Lisa Whelchel Forever and we looove State of Grace, the best show eva... in fac we are gonna meet Faye, Lisa, and Dinah in 6 years. Danielle taught me to get drunk on coke and crackers. And Jamie(iwannabeamckeon/exstead) and Jackie(LaughingPicklePrincess) are my other sistahs!!!! And also: FAYE AND DINAH RULE!!!!!!!!!

*Let's see, .... we got the kissing chain, the unneeded camera shot, the morphing commercial, a 43 year old woman who can really shake it, a controvesial woman in a negligee, lots of mayonase, a purse dog named Precious, a jene say quois(sp?), the "X" factor, nasty soup, a funny hat, a geeky guy w/ broken glasses, the most hysterical tape ever, flip flops, a certain arrogent man who shall remain nameless, a pony statue named.... I forgot, and the face thing.... know what show I'm talkin about? Tell me in an IM a Sapphire324!*

*OK I'm Done.... just tell Faye and Dinah I said hi*

TV Guy · 10-01-2001, 10:48 AM

Sci-Fi played reruns of the "V" series a few years ago, but it's not all that great. The original two miniseries, "V" and "V: The Final Battle", are excellent, though. I've seen them both turn up on various cable stations over the years, and they're also out on VHS and DVD (at least the first one is on DVD). I've seen them for rental at Blockbuster, too.

11-13-2001, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by sami dg:
I used to love that show when I was a kid. I also would like to know what the guys name was that played the hero because his name slips my mind and also does the show come on anywhere anymore? I always liked the way he crash landed from flying when I was a kid I thought it was hilarious!

It'on the new Canadian channel Showcase Action.

Night Court Fan · 02-11-2004, 05:55 PM

I remember that show!
I remember begging my mom to let me stay up to see the end
of the pilot episode. She let me.

dandelion wine · 02-12-2004, 12:00 AM

We need to see it back on tv now! I loved watching The Greatest American Hero when I was a kid.

Mr. Television · 02-12-2004, 12:26 AM

That was a great show. William Katt and Robert Culp were a great team.

Night Court Fan · 02-13-2004, 11:33 AM

Does anyone know if the two hour pilot has ever been rerun in syndication? I don't remember it ever being rerun in syndication.

Flying Dutchman · 09-27-2004, 06:35 PM

I read on the Greatest american hero website that Stephen J Cannel will release season 1 of GAH in february 2005 it didnt state the day but since everything is released on a tuesday u can take it from there, the normal price should be 57.95.

02-25-2001, 06:19 PM	#1
sami dg Mayfields pepsi man Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 433	Does anyone remember the show Greatest American Hero? I used to love that show when I was a kid. I also would like to know what the guys name was that played the hero because his name slips my mind and also does the show come on anywhere anymore? I always liked the way he crash landed from flying when I was a kid I thought it was hilarious!

02-11-2004, 05:55 PM	#11
Night Court Fan Night Court Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Posts: 205	I remember that show! I remember begging my mom to let me stay up to see the end of the pilot episode. She let me.
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02-12-2004, 12:26 AM	#13
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	That was a great show. William Katt and Robert Culp were a great team.
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09-27-2004, 06:35 PM	#15
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	RE:Greatest american hero I read on the Greatest american hero website that Stephen J Cannel will release season 1 of GAH in february 2005 it didnt state the day but since everything is released on a tuesday u can take it from there, the normal price should be 57.95. Attached Images

02-25-2001, 07:14 PM	#2
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	His name was William Katt. The rest of the information I have no clue about.

02-25-2001, 08:01 PM	#3
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	I remember that the theme song from that show was also a very popular pop hit.

07-22-2001, 01:49 AM	#4
omnigreen Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2001 Posts: 7	no the greatest american hero is nowhere to be found on tv. ebay always has sets, but a lot of the copies are crappy find a good and honest seller. this series was created by stephen j. cannell created the at team, rockford files, riptide and a bunch of other stuff. bill katt starred in the house ( a horror movie) back in the late 80s

07-23-2001, 01:35 PM	#5
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Bill Katt also played the private investigator on the "Perry Mason" revival in the 80s.

09-28-2001, 11:08 PM	#6
Joyce DeWitt Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 02, 2001 Location: Manlius,NY (where the movie Snow Day was set) Posts: 450	Ya know, Faye Grant was in this.... ------------------ I am Joyce Tattie McKee, winner of the c'mon in have a drink contest, the biggest Dinah Manoff fan(I'd say Faye Grant, but I kno someone who's a bigger Faye fan than me), my nicknames are Father, Loaf of Bread, and Ratodd. My sistah is Karli AKA Lisa Whelchel Forever and we looove State of Grace, the best show eva... in fac we are gonna meet Faye, Lisa, and Dinah in 6 years. Danielle taught me to get drunk on coke and crackers. And Jamie(iwannabeamckeon/exstead) and Jackie(LaughingPicklePrincess) are my other sistahs!!!! And also: FAYE AND DINAH RULE!!!!!!!!! Let's see, .... we got the kissing chain, the unneeded camera shot, the morphing commercial, a 43 year old woman who can really shake it, a controvesial woman in a negligee, lots of mayonase, a purse dog named Precious, a jene say quois(sp?), the "X" factor, nasty soup, a funny hat, a geeky guy w/ broken glasses, the most hysterical tape ever, flip flops, a certain arrogent man who shall remain nameless, a pony statue named.... I forgot, and the face thing.... know what show I'm talkin about? Tell me in an IM a Sapphire324! OK I'm Done.... just tell Faye and Dinah I said hi

09-29-2001, 10:24 PM	#7
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Oh, yeah, wasn't Faye Grant was one Mr. Hinkley/Hanley's students? And a brunette, if I remember correctly! Boy, was she great as the leader of the resistance in "V"!

09-30-2001, 09:48 PM	#8
Joyce DeWitt Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 02, 2001 Location: Manlius,NY (where the movie Snow Day was set) Posts: 450	Oh, was "V" good? I wanna see it, will it ever air again? Faye played Rhonda on "GAH". ------------------ I am Joyce Tattie McKee, winner of the c'mon in have a drink contest, the biggest Dinah Manoff fan(I'd say Faye Grant, but I kno someone who's a bigger Faye fan than me), my nicknames are Father, Loaf of Bread, and Ratodd. My sistah is Karli AKA Lisa Whelchel Forever and we looove State of Grace, the best show eva... in fac we are gonna meet Faye, Lisa, and Dinah in 6 years. Danielle taught me to get drunk on coke and crackers. And Jamie(iwannabeamckeon/exstead) and Jackie(LaughingPicklePrincess) are my other sistahs!!!! And also: FAYE AND DINAH RULE!!!!!!!!! Let's see, .... we got the kissing chain, the unneeded camera shot, the morphing commercial, a 43 year old woman who can really shake it, a controvesial woman in a negligee, lots of mayonase, a purse dog named Precious, a jene say quois(sp?), the "X" factor, nasty soup, a funny hat, a geeky guy w/ broken glasses, the most hysterical tape ever, flip flops, a certain arrogent man who shall remain nameless, a pony statue named.... I forgot, and the face thing.... know what show I'm talkin about? Tell me in an IM a Sapphire324! OK I'm Done.... just tell Faye and Dinah I said hi

10-01-2001, 10:48 AM	#9
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Sci-Fi played reruns of the "V" series a few years ago, but it's not all that great. The original two miniseries, "V" and "V: The Final Battle", are excellent, though. I've seen them both turn up on various cable stations over the years, and they're also out on VHS and DVD (at least the first one is on DVD). I've seen them for rental at Blockbuster, too.

02-12-2004, 12:00 AM	#12
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,964	We need to see it back on tv now! I loved watching The Greatest American Hero when I was a kid.

02-13-2004, 11:33 AM	#14
Night Court Fan Night Court Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Posts: 205	Does anyone know if the two hour pilot has ever been rerun in syndication? I don't remember it ever being rerun in syndication.