'THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO' Opening Credits | Crackle Classic TV | THEME SONG

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After a group of aliens grant ordinary substitute teacher Ralph Hinckley a red and black suit that gives him extraordinary superpowers, he discovers he has a problem. He lost the instruction manual. Ralph teams up with perpetually annoyed FBI agent Bill Maxwell, and together they take on the bad guys as best they can.

The Greatest American Hero was a superhero comedy series that ran for three seasons from 1981 to 1983. It starred William Katt as earnest substitute teacher turned bungling superhero Ralph Hinkley, the ever-amazing Robert Culp as his FBI handler Special Agent Bill Maxwell, and Conny Sellecca as Ralph’s lawyer Pam Davidson.

Ralph’s suit grants him a wide range of powers, including flight, super strength, invulnerability, telekinesis, and x-ray vision. However, without the instruction manual, he only discovers these abilities through trial and error, and often has little control over them. One running gag in the show plays off the fact that though the suit grants him the ability to fly, it does not endow him with any skill at landing. Ralph often crashes to earth in comedic heap after soaring great distances.

The Greatest American Hero was created by legendary writer and television producer Stephen J. Cannell with his frequent creative partner Frank Lupo serving as one of the show’s producers. It was the second show produced under the banner of Stephen J. Cannell Productions, and the first to bare the company’s now iconic logo.

The show’s theme song was extremely popular during the shows run and has etched its own mark on popular culture since. “Believe It or Not” was composed by Mike Post with lyrics by Stephen Geyer. It was sung by Joey Scarbury. The song debuted in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 2 on the charts.

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For those too young to have enjoyed this masterpiece;
Aliens give a regular guy a Super Hero suit.
They tell him to do good with it.
He immediately loses the operating instructions and doesn’t know how to work it.
Each episode he finds out a new power that the suit gives him, but can’t control it.
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The last Shazam movie totally stole this plot device.
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The guy was a high school teacher.
His partner was a washed up FBI Agent.
His girl was Connie Sellica.
Boom! Classic.

TheFlyingHeart
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This was our son Josh's favorite song and tv show when he was 4 yrs old. He unexpectedly passed away 7 months ago. I know he's smiling each time this is played! Love you Joshua!

oliviazarnack
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I’m 51 yrs. Old I watched every episode lived the show and the song. Those were the good ole days. Fall Guy love boat Fantasy Island Happy Days etc.

delljackson
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I love this song and I love the show. My husband was killed by a drunk driver. But Before he died, we used to sing and watch The Show together.

bambischmidt
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When TV show intros took forever… but you loved because of their awesome, catchy theme songs.

jcmat
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I’m trying to leave a message for George Costanza and I keep hearing this music

UnbelievableOdyssey
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7yr old me in the Philippines back in the 80’s. The streets nearly empty when this show is on. This theme song is tattooed in our brains. Such a great show and such a great time. One of my best memories.

Stefano_Rodriguez
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So much nostalgia, that era was so good

doganb
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What makes this show different from other superhero shows that the power is in the suit.

rickycole
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when this great show was on tv, my grandparents were alive, my mom was live and i was enjoying my youth. Miss those days

civilunrested
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Always killed me how he could fly but didn't know how to stop...so he had to fly into something in order to stop LOL

uncletaylorify
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So many great shows back in the 80’s with great theme songs, this show, The Fall Guy, Airwolf, Bosum Buddies, etc.

daneh
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I loved this show so much as a kid and wish they would bring it back. We need an everyman superhero.

Freshbrood
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Everytime I hear this song I end up breaking down crying. I'm to emotional.

HaloFlemz
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I can't believe this hasn't had a remake yet. Awesome series!

wmichael
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Luved this show growing up. RIP Robert Culp, RIP Stephen Cannell... In the heavens Thank You.

harrybosch
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Those times when Ralph was actually competent as a superhero ... amazing.

RedSiegfried
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This show and song makes me feel nostalgic. God I miss the 80's.

jonburrows
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Believe it or not, George isn't at home.

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