Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon

Mr. Adventure · July 2 2010, 01:35 PM

Haven't seen this since it first aired, I'll be curious to see what it's like after 25+ years.

C.E. Evans · July 2 2010, 02:13 PM

Best. '80s primtime action-drama TV series theme song. Ever.

FordSVT · July 2 2010, 02:27 PM

Believe it or not.....!

... it's still pretty fun to watch.

Samurai8472 · July 2 2010, 03:56 PM

It's always interesting to point out William Katt 1970's hair and then have it evolve into the shorter 1980's look.

Same thing happened with David Hassellhoff from 1982 to 1986.

Mr. Adventure · July 4 2010, 04:21 PM

I know it's really obvious but having not seen this for a long while I didn't realize how much Chuck is the spiritual successor to this show.

Christopher · July 4 2010, 05:30 PM

I just remembered this was on, just in time for "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys." It's a pretty good one so far, allowing for the cheesy flying effects. But Robert Culp is the real superhero of this show. His ad-libs and mannerisms as Bill Maxwell really brought the show to life.

sojourner · July 4 2010, 05:47 PM

^hehe, just turned it on to the same episode.

Next episode: Danny Glover!?!

Christopher · July 4 2010, 06:24 PM

^Yeah, Glover had a bit part as a cop in the opening sequence. His partner did not particularly resemble Mel Gibson.

Meanwhile, Connie Sellecca was kinda fine, wasn't she?

Guy Gardener · July 4 2010, 07:08 PM

Tom Cruise is crazy and short, and Mel Gibson is crazy and drunk. Can't play the Patriot and can't play Born on the Fourth of July and they've become just that big enough assholes that you have to wonder who is the Greatest American Hero?

BolianAuthor · July 4 2010, 07:49 PM

Christopher wrote:

I just remembered this was on, just in time for "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys." It's a pretty good one so far, allowing for the cheesy flying effects. But Robert Culp is the real superhero of this show. His ad-libs and mannerisms as Bill Maxwell really brought the show to life.

NO flying effect will ever be as awful as the Pumaman's.

Thena · July 4 2010, 11:29 PM

All I remembered of this show was the theme song, the goofy suit, the wild hair, and the guy trying to fly Superman-style and failing badly.

How did I not realize that Robert Culp was also in it?

Christopher · July 5 2010, 12:22 AM

What I'm wondering is why Connie Sellecca was absent for much of the early second season. The marathon just went through three or four episodes in a row where she was missing.

Skywalker · July 5 2010, 12:27 AM

Guy Gardener wrote:

Tom Cruise is crazy and short, and Mel Gibson is crazy and drunk. Can't play the Patriot and can't play Born on the Fourth of July and they've become just that big enough assholes that you have to wonder who is the Greatest American Hero?

Me.

KB24 · July 5 2010, 01:34 AM

My husband didn't believe me when I tried to explain this show to him. He kept telling me I was getting the 'Believe it or not George isn't at home' lyrics wrong! As much as I still like the show, I wonder what 'SyFy''s motivation was in the marathon? It seems they tossed old kitschy like this out of their lineup a long time ago-and then replaced it with Wrestling!

Skywalker · July 5 2010, 01:44 AM

KB24 wrote:

As much as I still like the show, I wonder what 'SyFy''s motivation was in the marathon? It seems they tossed old kitschy like this out of their lineup a long time ago-and then replaced it with Wrestling!

Well, it is the Fourth of July...

July 2 2010, 01:35 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon Haven't seen this since it first aired, I'll be curious to see what it's like after 25+ years.

July 2 2010, 02:13 PM	#2
C.E. Evans Vice Admiral Location: Saint Louis (aka Defiance)	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon Best. '80s primtime action-drama TV series theme song. Ever. __________________ "Shout, shout, let it all out..."

July 2 2010, 02:27 PM	#3
FordSVT Vice Admiral Location: Atlantic Canada	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon Believe it or not.....! ... it's still pretty fun to watch. __________________ -FordSVT-

July 2 2010, 03:56 PM	#4
Samurai8472 Vice Admiral	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon It's always interesting to point out William Katt 1970's hair and then have it evolve into the shorter 1980's look. Same thing happened with David Hassellhoff from 1982 to 1986.

July 4 2010, 04:21 PM	#5
Mr. Adventure Admiral Location: Mr. Adventure	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon I know it's really obvious but having not seen this for a long while I didn't realize how much Chuck is the spiritual successor to this show.

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July 4 2010, 05:30 PM	#6
Christopher Writer	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon I just remembered this was on, just in time for "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys." It's a pretty good one so far, allowing for the cheesy flying effects. But Robert Culp is the real superhero of this show. His ad-libs and mannerisms as Bill Maxwell really brought the show to life. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

July 4 2010, 05:47 PM	#7
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon ^hehe, just turned it on to the same episode. Next episode: Danny Glover!?! __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while... Last edited by sojourner; July 4 2010 at 06:07 PM.

July 4 2010, 06:24 PM	#8
Christopher Writer	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon ^Yeah, Glover had a bit part as a cop in the opening sequence. His partner did not particularly resemble Mel Gibson. Meanwhile, Connie Sellecca was kinda fine, wasn't she? __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

July 4 2010, 07:08 PM	#9
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon Tom Cruise is crazy and short, and Mel Gibson is crazy and drunk. Can't play the Patriot and can't play Born on the Fourth of July and they've become just that big enough assholes that you have to wonder who is the Greatest American Hero? __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

July 4 2010, 11:29 PM	#11
Thena Rear Admiral Location: Taking this graduation business seriously. No, really.	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon All I remembered of this show was the theme song, the goofy suit, the wild hair, and the guy trying to fly Superman-style and failing badly. How did I not realize that Robert Culp was also in it?

July 5 2010, 12:22 AM	#12
Christopher Writer	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon What I'm wondering is why Connie Sellecca was absent for much of the early second season. The marathon just went through three or four episodes in a row where she was missing. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

July 5 2010, 01:34 AM	#14
KB24 Fleet Captain Location: NJ, USA	Re: Believe it or not, July 4 Syfy Greatest American Hero Marathon My husband didn't believe me when I tried to explain this show to him. He kept telling me I was getting the 'Believe it or not George isn't at home' lyrics wrong! As much as I still like the show, I wonder what 'SyFy''s motivation was in the marathon? It seems they tossed old kitschy like this out of their lineup a long time ago-and then replaced it with Wrestling! __________________ FATE and FANGS: Tales from the Vampire Family Kindle Available Now! http://vampfam.blogspot.com I Think, Therefore I Review- Criticism, Conjecture, Rants http://ithinkthereforeireview.blogspot.com