I use to like this show back in the day i was i think 7 back then. Im still not sure why it was taking off air so fast. My guess looking back the show never had a "target audience" Was it a kids show or was it for adults? Must of have been the question back then.
@bacardipr05 - William Katt explains what happened - although the show was very popular for a few seasons, there were some problems near the end as the show's creator, Stephen J. Cannell, wanted the episodes to be more character-driven, whereas ABC wanted to appeal more to kids and make it a "monster-of-the-week" show. Plus, SJC's son died while filming the "Captain Bellybuster" episode, and it kind of went downhill from there.
"I can fly about as straight as a bug hit by a can of Raid" 0:29-0:32
I always remember William Katt? gave that answer (or something close to it) to Robert Culp when he was coming up with a plan for our hero to fly right up to a group of villains and tackle them Superman style.
This is probably one of the best TV show theme songs there is. I myself didn't really care for the actual show though......Didn't watch it much. The song was played on the radio a lot and I believe was for a while a top 40 song back in the 80s
The aliens gave him a replacement manual in one episode, but he loses that one too. He finds out how to shrink, then places the manual on a "boulder", then he returns to normal size...the manual is still on the "boulder" which is really a tiny pebble.
This was a very good show, and very unappreciated at the time. Connie Selecca was hot, Robert Culp was funny and William Katt was perfect in his role. The theme song was awesome too. Great show. The idea that he lost the instructions for the suit was great.
Youtube is my time machine. Thanks youtube because when I need to see how good I had it when I was a child, I can just log on to you and you can show me the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@magburner I know what you mean, they used to really put effort into the writing on these shows. The humor on GAH is spot on and the chemistry between the characters is so real. I only see this very rarely nowadays on TV.
LOL @ that scene with the cape in the restaurant - he had to pretend he was a thespian advertising a local play - "George Bernard Shaw's 'Man and Swooooooooperman!'"
@NeverDoubt1 - it was also funny because Ralph was intellectual enough to even come up with something like that off the top of his head - I mean how many people know that play? :)
Well, Lady.... You're part right. Except this is one of three best T.V. show intros. Don't forget The Fall Guy, and The A- Team. Oops, four. I forgot W.K.R.P.
@ladyandatramp I saw all 3 seasons (The Complete Series) on DVD on walmart.com for like 16 dollars. Where, I live @... I don't see none of The Greatest American Hero DVDs no more, When I go shopping. I bought all 3 seasons when they first came out, I preorder them. I think the set @ that time was selling for around $100 and now it's $16 but the $16 one is made by another company. If u want to read my comments look @ the others I typed on here. Have a good day :)
@1Manhattangold def. takes me to a better place as well..and i see sooo many other people do the same thing...its like an escape ...to something normal..that should tell us something...the world is a mess...
Dunno why this show wasn't a bigger hit..................it was unique, creative and held this then-11 year old kid's attention. Maybe it was too ahead of its time..........................
Sadly, as a 1990's person, I missed this piece of art. For those of you younger than fifteen, though, you should be familiar with a cartoon named Danny Phantom, a show with a similar premise. It was great, but what it lacked was this song. THAT would have completed the show. A song this great can make the Twilight movies good.
LOL!! Some of those scenes look pretty funny. I'm watching the series on Netflix, but I haven't seen some of those yet. Probably in the 2-hour pilot episode?
This is definitely one of the most popular TV theme songs of all time. I think it made it to #2 on the top 40 in 1981.
So he sees a UFO, and the Aliens drop a suitcase with a spandex hero suit to give him superpowers. WOW! I'm getting myself some Spandex. I loved that girl in this series. She was hot. What was her name, Connie?
@ladyandatramp its already out on video all 3 seasons BUT some of the songs that were in the series such as rocket man have been replaced by original music I guess they didnt want to pay licensing its too bad
Dang, the Cinema Snob got me addicted to this song xD
Never got to watch this show as I was born way after it ended, but it DOES look like an interesting show. Now here's hoping that Hollywood doesn't ruin the memories of the show by "updating" it with a poorly-made movie cash-in!
I liked it as one of the best at the time, and now after not seeing anything about this show for many years, it is immensely more special - especially comparing it to the mostly filthy stuff out today.
No Doubt - one of, if not the BEST show ever -- so many quality aspects: clever, funny, warm, different, dramatic, loveable - - - beautiful. At the time, many people dismissed it as too goofy for them - their intellectual (arrogant) selves, but, they were not even catching many of the suttle jokes & idiosyncrocies of the relationships and situations. People who do not catch the beauty in this program are just stuffy, old, stiff and/or bitter ugly sad souls.
@Daaoouu - I totally agree! You know, when I was watching this show in prime-time, I was about 13 years old, and pretty immature. I was recently afraid that if I went back and watched the show again, it would be too "campy/cheesy", and that I would weep with embarrassment. However, I started watching it on Netflix, and I was pleasantly surprised! I found the show entertaining and funny, with some poignant scenes I loved the sniping between Bill and Pam (or Bill and Ralph). (cont'd)
@Daaoouu - (cont'd) I found nothing "embarrassing" about it at all! In fact, I can't wait to see the next episode! (Even though I know I watched them all 30 years ago - I've just forgotten).
This is one of my all time favourite shows, the premise is so original, I mean, imagine getting a superhero suit and losing the manual??? Brilliant. This has all the marks of a great movie! Jonathan Ross's wife should write it. Where can i get the bluray of this? Love it.
@Immortal1000 That is not true he does picture signings and comic con about the show. He even said himself he did not realize what a special show it was back then, but realizes it now. He is very cool about it all.
awesome what a superhero drama.it is been long time.ya why not make it into movies in 3D its gonna be amazing&funny.one of it i like the songs believe it or not.
@Wesleech , thats funny, watching this intro, i was thinking with all the remakes like halloween, true grit, etc. why in the world have they not made this one & air wolf, six million dollar man, fall guy, the flash ( as in barry allen's tv flash verion), (a better) he-man movie, flash gordon, hunter, simon & simon, wonder woman, a tango & cash sequel, another ghostbusters movie, another back to the future movie & a mr. brooks sequel. and lastly knight rider movie (not the shitty new tv remake)
@riddickvonsayian There suppose to start shooting ghostbusters 3 in may. but who knows if it will actually happen. Im totally with you on Mr. Brooks, sequel or prequel.. i dont care, i just want to see that character again.
I think Anchor Bay done a awesome job on all 3 seasons of this show on DVD. I liked it so much, I bought it again by the same company... It was a tin case with all 3 season the instructions book, cape and logo for a t-shirt. This was my first favorite tv show back in the 80's. I always wonder, What would it been like if they continue the story line and would they finished it after season 3. I know there was a spin off on season 3 but.... They ended the story.
Actually I would argue that this is more of a 70s show than an 80s show. Its the beginning of the 80s and has a lot of leftover 70s stuff in its sensibility.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an FBI agent just like Bill Maxwell... Wound up being a special ed teacher like Ralph Hinkley. just wish I had a "super suit" from the "little green guys" LOL.
dont bash rap cause u dont like it.every style of music has its flaws.u should think b4 u speak.every music artist can make or break their music style! this is a beautiful theme&song by the way.thanx 4 making it
Why isn't this on the radio more often? I have to hear some rap monstrosity coming from every other car on the road, but this is never played? Also a screen should pop out when it comes on that shows the iconic shot of the UFO hovering over that old car, plus William Katt and Connie Sellecca rockin' their early '80's wardrobes.
@chainbluelightning1 - if you were to hear this song at all, it would most likely be on an Adult Contemporary station (that plays older pop rock). But even now, I'm still not hearing it there. Not something you'd hear on a rap station.
@DeepDeepSpace - LOL! I know, it strikes you as weird at first (not many guys have hair like that, except maybe Christopher Atkins), but it grows on you after a while. Makes me want to run my fingers through it - among other things. ;)
Hey, anyone who loves this show, listen! The SyFy Channel is airing a 20-hour marathon of the Greatest American Hero on July 4th (starts at 8 a.m.). This is the FIRST TIME it has aired on television since its cancellation back in '83.
this is one of the most 80's comicTV series i ever saw, a guy who gave his powers from "who knows" to serve some greed FBI agent, powers by the way not works 100%
The entire series of the gratest american hero is on dvd for all of the seasons the show was produced and you can get them at any Best Buy or Walmart type stores...
This could make a good tune for an answering machine to tell people you're not home when in reality you're just avoiding someone and you're screening all incoming calls. "Believe it or not, I'm not home". Constanza was a genius of our time. Haha!
I love this song, it works so well with the show. Also William Katt does a great job, his performance reminds me a lot of Buster Keaton (Also I'm 20 so that says a lot about the show and its lasting effect)
que recuerdos tan vacanos, me acuerdo de esa serie como si fuese ayer, en los 80s debieran rencaucharla con la misma banda sonora, no me la perdía por nada del mundo todos los sabados por la tarde.
@lastmiles Not sure about the "whole DVD set", but I do know the 1st and 2nd seasons are on DVD as I have both (I haven't bought many TV Show DVDs in the last few years).
If someone were to say the whole DVD set was available and it was $200 or so .. I'd buy it. I could sit down and watch this with my kids and not be concerned about violence, curseing, or anything but plain old good entertainment. That seems to be something you can't even buy anymore.
you guys know he was close to being Luke Skywalker? and Kurt Russell might have been Han Solo- that actually wouldn't be bad but it's hard to imagine now
PLease remember Robert Culp today as he passed away at the age of 79 after he fell and hit his head outside his home this morning... Ole Flat Top Maxwell will never be forgotten... RIP Robert... We all love and miss you...
I'm watching this show on Netflix right now and it completely reminds me of "Chuck" which is on NBC. Same type of characters and situations...Chuck is excellent!!!! However, I am enjoying GAH.
wacked on the head with a gulf club, constructon tractor falls on me, broken bones, stiches, I'm just glad to still be healthy and live some fond memories.
This program was on TV at midnight of Sunday in 1981 or 2..
Maybe, the Japanese audience rating was low. But the classmate in my school had popularity. And everyone flew over the sky the next morning of broadcasting!!
wonderul pity i cant get the dvd in england because only available as ntsc and im lucky if my dvd player plays standard discs,thank you for posting this
ahh 80's television....those were the days...staying up late wtaching this show, V, battlestar galactica, knight rider, dukes of hazzard truly the tolden age of TV
Look whats happened to me
I cant believe it in myself
suddenly I m upon top of the world
Hero in somebody else
Beleieve it or not
I am walking on air
rebelloc23 20 hours ago
@rebelloc23
I believe it's "It should've been somebody else" not "hero in somebody else"
borgqueen 13 hours ago
@borgqueen Oh Thanx dude, I didnt got it when I listened
rebelloc23 12 hours ago
Nice. My dad and I used to watch this when I was a kid.
Ryancuasay 3 days ago
This show was the best! This and Hardcastle and McCormic were good for their times. Oh and Fallguy too!
Brianchse 2 weeks ago
They don't make shows like these anymore. Wished they did though.
stallion1972jo 1 month ago
I used to watch this. I only remember he had trouble flying. lol
bloodandbones9 1 month ago
OMGoodness....i would sing the hell out of this as a kid when it originally aired! I love youtube.
jaynet2008 1 month ago
wish i can go back to these days
charles71a 2 months ago 4
@charles71a You can. They are called memories.
brianpadrickdrake 2 months ago
@charles71a ye i know ;)
jeff22799 2 months ago
why is his logo the chinese character for center
sjconker64 2 months ago 2
@sjconker64 The series creator said he got the idea for the logo from the shape of a scissor on his desk.
NeverDoubt1 2 months ago
I use to like this show back in the day i was i think 7 back then. Im still not sure why it was taking off air so fast. My guess looking back the show never had a "target audience" Was it a kids show or was it for adults? Must of have been the question back then.
bacardipr05 3 months ago
@bacardipr05 - William Katt explains what happened - although the show was very popular for a few seasons, there were some problems near the end as the show's creator, Stephen J. Cannell, wanted the episodes to be more character-driven, whereas ABC wanted to appeal more to kids and make it a "monster-of-the-week" show. Plus, SJC's son died while filming the "Captain Bellybuster" episode, and it kind of went downhill from there.
KiraJenLove 2 months ago
"I can fly about as straight as a bug hit by a can of Raid" 0:29-0:32
I always remember William Katt? gave that answer (or something close to it) to Robert Culp when he was coming up with a plan for our hero to fly right up to a group of villains and tackle them Superman style.
cha5 3 months ago
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Believe it or not it's just meeee!!
Umbianime 4 months ago
Takes me right back! It wasnt all that bad a show..for a 8y/o kid
TFfan75 4 months ago
cool
soildier2010 4 months ago
This is probably one of the best TV show theme songs there is. I myself didn't really care for the actual show though......Didn't watch it much. The song was played on the radio a lot and I believe was for a while a top 40 song back in the 80s
theskeptic2010 4 months ago
Such a feel good song!!
mfdoombr 4 months ago
Love this show!!!!
assmunchtube 5 months ago
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The Syfy Channel's going to be doing a marathon of Greatest American Hero this week, July 21 and 22nd, yay! : D
Heralde8 6 months ago
Still a great show!
bigleg88 6 months ago
The aliens gave him a replacement manual in one episode, but he loses that one too. He finds out how to shrink, then places the manual on a "boulder", then he returns to normal size...the manual is still on the "boulder" which is really a tiny pebble.
OrionSyndicate 7 months ago 2
@OrionSyndicate Don't forget they gave him another instructions book with alien language.
DC322 6 months ago
This was a very good show, and very unappreciated at the time. Connie Selecca was hot, Robert Culp was funny and William Katt was perfect in his role. The theme song was awesome too. Great show. The idea that he lost the instructions for the suit was great.
paktype 7 months ago
I loved this show as a kid. As I remember, the main character fell down a lot. Love the song.
kghill1980 7 months ago
Youtube is my time machine. Thanks youtube because when I need to see how good I had it when I was a child, I can just log on to you and you can show me the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sb4life41 8 months ago 39
This show was great
Credithelper75 8 months ago
Connie Selleca is an all-time beauty!
gluserty 8 months ago
i adore it !
klaus72 8 months ago
lol @ Wesleech
funlovincriminal1971 9 months ago
yupntoo funny!i like it and remember it!love it!
jimenezjethro 9 months ago
I'm glad I grew up in the 80's, I was spoilt with great shows like this!
magburner 9 months ago 2
@magburner I know what you mean, they used to really put effort into the writing on these shows. The humor on GAH is spot on and the chemistry between the characters is so real. I only see this very rarely nowadays on TV.
NeverDoubt1 9 months ago
LOL @ that scene with the cape in the restaurant - he had to pretend he was a thespian advertising a local play - "George Bernard Shaw's 'Man and Swooooooooperman!'"
KiraJenLove 9 months ago
@KiraJenLove That scene made me laugh because it's exactly the way a local theater thespian might act, lol.
NeverDoubt1 9 months ago
@NeverDoubt1 - it was also funny because Ralph was intellectual enough to even come up with something like that off the top of his head - I mean how many people know that play? :)
KiraJenLove 9 months ago
@KiraJenLove Oh yeah definitely, there is a reason he fits the suit. ;)
NeverDoubt1 9 months ago
You did a great job on this video! Some of the best and funniest scenes from the show! I love it! :)
KiraJenLove 9 months ago
Well, Lady.... You're part right. Except this is one of three best T.V. show intros. Don't forget The Fall Guy, and The A- Team. Oops, four. I forgot W.K.R.P.
Tommytot35 10 months ago
I just recently ordered the 1st season of this, and to be honest, I'd much rather watch something like this then anything /anything/ on TV today.
Ashkihyena 10 months ago 2
@ladyandatramp I saw all 3 seasons (The Complete Series) on DVD on walmart.com for like 16 dollars. Where, I live @... I don't see none of The Greatest American Hero DVDs no more, When I go shopping. I bought all 3 seasons when they first came out, I preorder them. I think the set @ that time was selling for around $100 and now it's $16 but the $16 one is made by another company. If u want to read my comments look @ the others I typed on here. Have a good day :)
brentnrvll 10 months ago
We all need pair of them jammies
1Manhattangold 10 months ago
When I'm havin a bad day I can watch this vid and feel better....takes me to a happy place...gotta love the old days full of good clean fun ...
1Manhattangold 10 months ago 2
@1Manhattangold def. takes me to a better place as well..and i see sooo many other people do the same thing...its like an escape ...to something normal..that should tell us something...the world is a mess...
luvmzk1 10 months ago 2
His special power was being somehow memorable after a very short run on TV
just4funzees 1 year ago
Dunno why this show wasn't a bigger hit..................it was unique, creative and held this then-11 year old kid's attention. Maybe it was too ahead of its time..........................
lurch321 1 year ago 10
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@lurch321 "Dunno why this show wasn't a bigger hit...it was unique, creative and held this then-11 year old kid's attention"
I find it's often those kinds of shows that aren't the bigger hits. ;)
NeverDoubt1 9 months ago
Sadly, as a 1990's person, I missed this piece of art. For those of you younger than fifteen, though, you should be familiar with a cartoon named Danny Phantom, a show with a similar premise. It was great, but what it lacked was this song. THAT would have completed the show. A song this great can make the Twilight movies good.
jellywillreturn 1 year ago
So loved this show as a kid and I still do. I know if they gave me a super suit I'd lose the instruction book too!
Jerry74 1 year ago
lol, sooo loved this show. would really enjoy a quality remake, maybe a couple of cameos from the survivinng cast??
cheekywun2 1 year ago
LOL!! Some of those scenes look pretty funny. I'm watching the series on Netflix, but I haven't seen some of those yet. Probably in the 2-hour pilot episode?
This is definitely one of the most popular TV theme songs of all time. I think it made it to #2 on the top 40 in 1981.
KiraJenLove 1 year ago
Believe it or not, this is a showtune.
Even then, its better than half of what we hear on the radio.
jellywillreturn 1 year ago
This show need a comeback something fierce.
TheDarkchild1980 1 year ago
This was a very good show that wasn't appreciated as much as it should have been. Robert Culp was a riot.
paktype 1 year ago 2
He never really got that "flying" thing down, innit?
handymandan100 1 year ago
Used to love this as a kid, I can't believe one of the crap channels in the UK hasn't rerun it.
lingarc 1 year ago
thanks for posting this. i remember this show as a kid. it was like superman but funnier.
mikestylz96 1 year ago
dear hollywood:
please make TGAH the movie starring will farrell
27dcx 1 year ago
@27dcx Please don't ever become a casting agent in Hollywood. Your taste in actors is disgusting and probably a reflection of your intelligence.
OzPublic 1 year ago
@OzPublic I disagree. And um prittee smartt, 2.
handymandan100 1 year ago
@27dcx for real ...lol.lol...lol.....
fuckuantheworld 1 year ago
memories...
angelinajoanie 1 year ago
this is THEEE best tv show intro song!!! when is this show coming out on DVD??
ladyandatramp 1 year ago 10
@ladyandatramp The show is already out on dvd. But this video isn't the original intro to the show.
borgqueen 1 year ago 3
@borgqueen I wish there would be a new TGAH on a network or even cable and hold off on a movie series. RIP, Stephen J. Cannell. You are missed!
brianpadraic 1 year ago
@ladyandatramp
LOl
So he sees a UFO, and the Aliens drop a suitcase with a spandex hero suit to give him superpowers. WOW! I'm getting myself some Spandex. I loved that girl in this series. She was hot. What was her name, Connie?
pluto4847 1 year ago
@ladyandatramp IT HAS BEEN OUT WE HAVE SEASON 1.
fuckuantheworld 1 year ago
@ladyandatramp ive got this song on 45 vinyl record
iucoltsfan 1 year ago
@ladyandatramp
its already on DVD. for a while now. check amazon. i got it at my local walmart.
LadyScorpio39 7 months ago
@ladyandatramp its already out on video all 3 seasons BUT some of the songs that were in the series such as rocket man have been replaced by original music I guess they didnt want to pay licensing its too bad
SWEP2AOTC2002 5 months ago
Dang, the Cinema Snob got me addicted to this song xD
Never got to watch this show as I was born way after it ended, but it DOES look like an interesting show. Now here's hoping that Hollywood doesn't ruin the memories of the show by "updating" it with a poorly-made movie cash-in!
Yohko86 1 year ago
I never saw this in England, only the Irish republic when i lived there, even had the theme tune on a single, what good memories it was
LynnWilkin 1 year ago
Greatest American Hero, the accidental superhero.
WOWJBEOWULF 1 year ago
oh my god i loved this show when i was a kid. Thank you for posting this!
zestyguy87 1 year ago
robert culp!! lol...
cpinto72 1 year ago
I liked it as one of the best at the time, and now after not seeing anything about this show for many years, it is immensely more special - especially comparing it to the mostly filthy stuff out today.
Daaoouu 1 year ago
No Doubt - one of, if not the BEST show ever -- so many quality aspects: clever, funny, warm, different, dramatic, loveable - - - beautiful. At the time, many people dismissed it as too goofy for them - their intellectual (arrogant) selves, but, they were not even catching many of the suttle jokes & idiosyncrocies of the relationships and situations. People who do not catch the beauty in this program are just stuffy, old, stiff and/or bitter ugly sad souls.
Daaoouu 1 year ago 3
@Daaoouu - I totally agree! You know, when I was watching this show in prime-time, I was about 13 years old, and pretty immature. I was recently afraid that if I went back and watched the show again, it would be too "campy/cheesy", and that I would weep with embarrassment. However, I started watching it on Netflix, and I was pleasantly surprised! I found the show entertaining and funny, with some poignant scenes I loved the sniping between Bill and Pam (or Bill and Ralph). (cont'd)
KiraJenLove 1 year ago
@Daaoouu - (cont'd) I found nothing "embarrassing" about it at all! In fact, I can't wait to see the next episode! (Even though I know I watched them all 30 years ago - I've just forgotten).
KiraJenLove 1 year ago
If this was made into a movie today, who do you think would make a good Mr. Hinkley?
JasonL77 1 year ago
This is one of my all time favourite shows, the premise is so original, I mean, imagine getting a superhero suit and losing the manual??? Brilliant. This has all the marks of a great movie! Jonathan Ross's wife should write it. Where can i get the bluray of this? Love it.
madblaa 1 year ago
This was William Katt's best work but now he wants nothing to do with this show
and is trying to forget he ever starred in this show.
Immortal1000 1 year ago
@Immortal1000 That is not true he does picture signings and comic con about the show. He even said himself he did not realize what a special show it was back then, but realizes it now. He is very cool about it all.
MrsChuckFan1 1 year ago
awesome what a superhero drama.it is been long time.ya why not make it into movies in 3D its gonna be amazing&funny.one of it i like the songs believe it or not.
bluebass71279 1 year ago
the song is what I like believe it or not!!!!
snakelips05 1 year ago
why not a movie allready? its got such a great story line.. oh but yeah lets remake Piranha.. bastards.
Wesleech 1 year ago 20
@Wesleech You are 100% correct! Please petition TGAH or Cannell or somebody to get this party started.
brianpadraic 1 year ago
@Wesleech , thats funny, watching this intro, i was thinking with all the remakes like halloween, true grit, etc. why in the world have they not made this one & air wolf, six million dollar man, fall guy, the flash ( as in barry allen's tv flash verion), (a better) he-man movie, flash gordon, hunter, simon & simon, wonder woman, a tango & cash sequel, another ghostbusters movie, another back to the future movie & a mr. brooks sequel. and lastly knight rider movie (not the shitty new tv remake)
riddickvonsayian 1 year ago
@riddickvonsayian There suppose to start shooting ghostbusters 3 in may. but who knows if it will actually happen. Im totally with you on Mr. Brooks, sequel or prequel.. i dont care, i just want to see that character again.
Wesleech 1 year ago
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brentnrvll 10 months ago
I think Anchor Bay done a awesome job on all 3 seasons of this show on DVD. I liked it so much, I bought it again by the same company... It was a tin case with all 3 season the instructions book, cape and logo for a t-shirt. This was my first favorite tv show back in the 80's. I always wonder, What would it been like if they continue the story line and would they finished it after season 3. I know there was a spin off on season 3 but.... They ended the story.
brentnrvll 10 months ago
... memories...
Wesleech 1 year ago
awesome
rellenoz 1 year ago
La canción y la serie me recuerdan los últimos años del colegio. Genial!
bogotauser 1 year ago
i love the theme song--brings back so many memories...long live the 80s!
mafalda982 1 year ago
this was a cool serie :)
nofgood4live 1 year ago
cinema snob intro
YoungBossMajor 1 year ago
Actually I would argue that this is more of a 70s show than an 80s show. Its the beginning of the 80s and has a lot of leftover 70s stuff in its sensibility.
dandiacal 1 year ago
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an FBI agent just like Bill Maxwell... Wound up being a special ed teacher like Ralph Hinkley. just wish I had a "super suit" from the "little green guys" LOL.
dlanceblack 1 year ago 3
dont bash rap cause u dont like it.every style of music has its flaws.u should think b4 u speak.every music artist can make or break their music style! this is a beautiful theme&song by the way.thanx 4 making it
Demondscott 1 year ago
Why isn't this on the radio more often? I have to hear some rap monstrosity coming from every other car on the road, but this is never played? Also a screen should pop out when it comes on that shows the iconic shot of the UFO hovering over that old car, plus William Katt and Connie Sellecca rockin' their early '80's wardrobes.
chainbluelightning1 1 year ago
@chainbluelightning1 - if you were to hear this song at all, it would most likely be on an Adult Contemporary station (that plays older pop rock). But even now, I'm still not hearing it there. Not something you'd hear on a rap station.
KiraJenLove 1 year ago
SYFY has a marathon on today of this show
Wheeljack35 1 year ago
i got this tv series. so wonderful. man, the new generation gotta watch it.
jessysergiotube 1 year ago
This was an awesome video! You rule for taking the time to put it together.
Boldsauce 1 year ago
The funniest thing about this show is that guy's hair. lol
DeepDeepSpace 1 year ago
@DeepDeepSpace - LOL! I know, it strikes you as weird at first (not many guys have hair like that, except maybe Christopher Atkins), but it grows on you after a while. Makes me want to run my fingers through it - among other things. ;)
KiraJenLove 1 year ago
Hey, anyone who loves this show, listen! The SyFy Channel is airing a 20-hour marathon of the Greatest American Hero on July 4th (starts at 8 a.m.). This is the FIRST TIME it has aired on television since its cancellation back in '83.
3impersonators 1 year ago
one of the greatest show theme songs EVER! The actress that played Pam his wife was so beautiful back then too!!
pornoonsteroids 1 year ago
this is one of the most 80's comicTV series i ever saw, a guy who gave his powers from "who knows" to serve some greed FBI agent, powers by the way not works 100%
sergio007x 1 year ago
YOU ROCK!!!! OMG I FORGOT ABOUT THIS SHOW!!! I LOVED THIS SHOW!!!!!THE 80'S RULE 4-EVER!!!!!!!!!!1
dutch608 1 year ago
what is the song's tittle ??
ronaykeren 1 year ago
@ronaykeren 'Believe It Or Not" by Joey Scarbury
RichYan33 1 year ago
The entire series of the gratest american hero is on dvd for all of the seasons the show was produced and you can get them at any Best Buy or Walmart type stores...
BIGGREENLEAF1 1 year ago
To bad this show didn't last to many seasons. It was classic.
MasterKanaar 1 year ago
What always cracked me up was how he didn't know how to stop when flying so he always had to hit something like a wall or a tree to stop! LOL
rtds9fan 1 year ago
This could make a good tune for an answering machine to tell people you're not home when in reality you're just avoiding someone and you're screening all incoming calls. "Believe it or not, I'm not home". Constanza was a genius of our time. Haha!
leafyutube 1 year ago
i so LOVED THIS SERIES WHEN I WAS A KID..:) i WANTED THAT sUITE!!
deamonghod 1 year ago
I love this song, it works so well with the show. Also William Katt does a great job, his performance reminds me a lot of Buster Keaton (Also I'm 20 so that says a lot about the show and its lasting effect)
johnhamilton08 1 year ago
This was awesome. My brothers and I never missed it. It entertained us for an hour and made us forget our problems. Sad to hear about Robert Culp.
JRFrancisco20088 1 year ago
Take 3 steps and leap you idiot! Love these days!
mxmissle2 1 year ago
that darn sure is a rock solid american hero, alright
TrygviMurt 1 year ago
Another Retro favorite..too funny. yeah and for you little ones..this was a true show..A little kid taught him how to fly...
aquamyte1 1 year ago
que recuerdos tan vacanos, me acuerdo de esa serie como si fuese ayer, en los 80s debieran rencaucharla con la misma banda sonora, no me la perdía por nada del mundo todos los sabados por la tarde.
javinertor 1 year ago
Is that the girl who played in the movie Zapped w/ Scott Baio ?
ShutupHollywood 1 year ago
Those were the good ol days! I grew up watching this show religiously.
Tecomoconhielo 1 year ago
I used to love this show!
69mustangmatt 1 year ago
@lastmiles Not sure about the "whole DVD set", but I do know the 1st and 2nd seasons are on DVD as I have both (I haven't bought many TV Show DVDs in the last few years).
Scootman78 1 year ago
If someone were to say the whole DVD set was available and it was $200 or so .. I'd buy it. I could sit down and watch this with my kids and not be concerned about violence, curseing, or anything but plain old good entertainment. That seems to be something you can't even buy anymore.
lastmiles 1 year ago
you guys know he was close to being Luke Skywalker? and Kurt Russell might have been Han Solo- that actually wouldn't be bad but it's hard to imagine now
TheGoldcountry 1 year ago
R.I.p. Robert Culp.Thanx for posting this,brings me back :-) the 80's rule !
jsivna 1 year ago
believe it or not. i'm not hoooome!
chaveznieves 1 year ago
I wish they would hurry up and put this on Blu-ray.
AgileMJOLNIR 1 year ago 2
WOW! I now feel old. lol
Mrcjp78 1 year ago
classic used watch this was cool all way thro,,
lonewolf4108 1 year ago
The female actor is very beatiful .
lokla777 1 year ago
I loved this progamme...I still have some on video!
RIP Robert Culp
from l'ill ole England
Vespa51 1 year ago 2
one best 80s shows ever,, R I P ROBERT GULP TOP ACTOR XXXXX
lonewolf4108 1 year ago 2
rest in peace robert gulp,, was one best 80s shows on, and each series just got better xxxxxxxxxxx
lonewolf4108 1 year ago 2
thank you Mr. Culp
viochine 1 year ago
RIP Mr. Culp.
talon115 1 year ago
RIP Robert Culp!
Cyric76 1 year ago
RIP Robert Culp
from Japan
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MotownStax 1 year ago 2
RIP Robert Culp.....I use love this show in the 80's.
troymallie 1 year ago 2
80's were great for TV shows. Channel 5 mexican TV broadcasted this show in 1984 and I loved it.
RIP Robert Culp.
rava73 1 year ago 2
PLease remember Robert Culp today as he passed away at the age of 79 after he fell and hit his head outside his home this morning... Ole Flat Top Maxwell will never be forgotten... RIP Robert... We all love and miss you...
williamkatt81 1 year ago
I just rediscovered this series 2 days ago. I watched when I was a kid. How sad that Mr. Culp passed away just this morning.
galveston 1 year ago
3d wud be gud just for ralph flying.but no wires or mirrors ho ho
rainman5774 1 year ago
this series was broadcasted in italy in the mids 80s and in early 90s. Very popular. I think the main actor was a geek, but it was quite funny.
deepenhancer 1 year ago
I'm watching this show on Netflix right now and it completely reminds me of "Chuck" which is on NBC. Same type of characters and situations...Chuck is excellent!!!! However, I am enjoying GAH.
test244 1 year ago
wacked on the head with a gulf club, constructon tractor falls on me, broken bones, stiches, I'm just glad to still be healthy and live some fond memories.
renedelafuente123 1 year ago
Oh yeah! Those memories when I was a Child!!!
Isachan9 1 year ago
one of my favorite tv shows from the 80s. The theme song was actually a hit that got into heavy rotation on the radio.
agiambrone 1 year ago
Fifth class is OVERPOWERED
AdeptusAstartes87 1 year ago
oh! that was crazy! i definitely want this in D3!
urbwzrd 1 year ago 40
@urbwzrd In 3D? Absolutely! I want a new show or new movie or something. Let's keep our fingers crossed, folks. :)
brianpadraic 1 year ago
What a brilliant show - thanks for sharing!!
hellokinsella 1 year ago
Full episodes are available on NewVideoDigital's youtube channel. All three seasons, except for the pilot.
groceryclerk9 1 year ago
Believe it or not
I'm walking on air
I never thought I could feel so free
Flying away on a wing and a prayer
How could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me
Anetuka 1 year ago 2
lol I remember this being on tv. I didn't watch, but i definetly remember
jba68 1 year ago
miss the 80's
initotaysubay4 1 year ago 25
@initotaysubay4 I Agree with u, ABSOLUTELLY!
MiGeneracionX 1 year ago
It's the best one I've found on YouTube, borgqueen. Thanks for uploading it.
DonTruman 1 year ago 3
"Believe it or not It's just meeee"
This program was on TV at midnight of Sunday in 1981 or 2..
Maybe, the Japanese audience rating was low. But the classmate in my school had popularity. And everyone flew over the sky the next morning of broadcasting!!
yukiootohata 1 year ago
wonderul pity i cant get the dvd in england because only available as ntsc and im lucky if my dvd player plays standard discs,thank you for posting this
bwalkz1 2 years ago
I was looking for this one for sooooo long! Damn..I grew up with this! Tnx!
superamos5 2 years ago
Mmmmm Connie Selleca!!!
MeIancholyMan 2 years ago
Yes this brings back memories great theme song
Dashtyme 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this My childhood
rnorfor2002 2 years ago
Not sure which I loved more!!the theme?? or the show??thx for posting this classic borgqueen
barvida 2 years ago
ahh 80's television....those were the days...staying up late wtaching this show, V, battlestar galactica, knight rider, dukes of hazzard truly the tolden age of TV
tejano2828 2 years ago 6
great theme song
TheMashwatcher585 2 years ago 2
@Rainb0wWarri0r yeah the show creator said he just needed something to put on the suit
KAWAYLON 2 years ago
MAN THIS BRING ME BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD!
kvkevkev123 2 years ago 2