The Greatest American Hero (1981)
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The chronicles of teacher Ralph Hinkley's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red suit that gives him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately, Ralph, who hates wearing the suit, immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results.
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Fish Out Of WaterGrowing UpSuperhero OriginNavigating BureaucracyHero's JourneyLearning To Use SuperpowersComedy Of ErrorsIdentity Mix-UpsSaving The Day By AccidentMisadventures Of An Unlikely Hero
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Directed by: Rod Holcomb, Ivan Dixon, Bruce Kessler
Written by: Stephen J. Cannell, Frank Lupo, Babs Greyhosky
Produced by: Stephen J. Cannell
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