trouble13

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The Greatest American Hero
(1981)

Great show. Every episode was a winner. Culp & Katt perfect pair.
This was one of my favorites. It had everything, drama, comedy, adventure and suspense.

A space ship landed on earth and left a suit with special "super powers" for William Katt. Robert Culp, the "know it all secret agent", is sent by the government to control this great new weapon. With secrecy of the utmost importance, Culp couldn't even brag to his fellow agents about his fabulous assignment. Part of his job was to keep the suit out of the hands of foreign powers. Because of his "superior" training, he felt he should be allowed to use the suit himself. He constantly projected "senerios" on how it should work and how William Katt should use it. This was high-lighted, in one episode, with Culp trying to use the suit when Katt couldn't. He then learned that the suit was a one man suit.

Katt was secretly proud of the job he did but his lack of confidence and fear of heights and flying caused problems. Though he was super, when wearing the suit, he couldn't keep from ducking bullets. If he lost his confidence while flying, he'd fall from the sky and crash into buildings.

Connie Sellecca acted as referee when the two went at each others throats during disagreements.

It's a great treat in my book. These are great actors with a great story line. Don't miss it.

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