Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Greatest American Hero

It should have been somebody else ...
Who could it be?

Believe It Or Not ...
it's just Free!

Well, I gave you some hints a few days ago, but no one directly guessed what I'd be this Halloween. Anyone remember that TV show "The Greatest American Hero" from the early 80s? I've long been told that I resemble that guy, especially when my 'fro was biggger. With the costume and some help from a wig, I transformed myself into this superhero. And with some help from Photoshop, I believe I can fly ...

The 'jammies'To get into character, I've been watching episodes of the show from the "the complete series" DVD box set. It's quite a flashback watching the adventures all over again. The reluctant Reagan cold-war era crime-fighting trio of Ralph Hinkley (William Katt), Bill Maxwell (Robert Culp), and the lovely Pam Davidson (Connie Sellecca) made a great team, for 44 episodes over 3 seasons. Rumor has it that a new motion picture based on the series is under development.

Apologies if that irresistably catchy theme song is now stuck in your head.

8 comments:

RadioSilence said...

They're making a movie on the show? Doesn't surprise me I guess. Any bets on who they cast?

I know he doesn't have the curly blond locks but I vote for Will Arnett aka Job Bluth.

MyUtopia said...

Cool costume there. I loved that show

Tara said...

I use to love that show and still love the theme :)

FreeThinker said...

Radio ~ Hey, they reinvented James Bond, so they may reinvent Ralph Hinkley too!

MyUtopia ~ Fond memories, eh?

Tara ~ That theme is one of the catchiest feel-good themes ever!

RadioSilence said...

They reinvented Bond all right. Into the best Bond ever. Loved Casino Royale. Nostalgia for Connery & Goldfinger aside, this was the best Bond I've seen.

jamwall said...

anytime i see a grown man with a dolly pardon wig flying over my town i'll know that the "greatest american hero" is on his way!

zhadi said...

Okay, this is kinda scary 'cause you really DO look like William Katt in these pictures! Or...is one of 'em William Katt?

Anonymous said...

It is official! The Greatest American Hero Web Series is coming out on July 4th!

http://www.tgah.com