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The Greatest American

The Greatest American

Description: While on a road trip through a desert, mild-mannered high-school teacher Ralph Hinkley (temporarily changed to Ralph Hanley for part of season one due to real-life current events) is greeted by extraterrestrials, who present him with an extraordinary red flying suit that imbues him with uncanny powers. Learning of the suit, high-strung FBI agent Bill Maxwell convinces Ralph to help him fight crime. Ralph's girlfriend, attorney Pam Davidson, also knows of his secret life as a superhero.
Genre: Adventure
Year Released: 1981
Number of seasons: 3
First episode air date: March 18, 1981
Theme Song: Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)
Music Composed By: Mike Post
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