Talk:The Greatest American Hero
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[edit] Trivia ==> references in popular culture
It seems to me that while 'trivia' sections are discouraged in wikipedia 'references to the show in popular culture' sections are not. Why not simply change the section name and remove any entries that do not meet that description? I reckon about half (the middle) of the section would fall into this category, some of the other titbits could go and a few others could be worked into another section. For example the first fact about the superhero name could maybe go into the 'Premise' section. 1bj05hua (talk) 20:17, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Like Superman
The fact that the lead character's abilities mirror Superman is very relevant considering that DC Comics threatened legal action during the series' run. The Green Lantern reference has an equal revelancy.
- I'm gone out on a limb putting in the Superherobox template in this article, but the character seems close enough. What do you think?
[edit] Psychometry
In the section about the powers bestowed by the suit, there's mention made of the "vibes" he could get about objects. Is it possible or beneficial to add a link to the psychometry article? The telekinesis is mentioned by name and linked.
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[edit] DVD compromised
Watching the episode "Operation Spoilsport" I noticed that Joey Scarbury's cover version of Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction" had been removed from the sound track of the episode, even though at one point Ralph specifically states that was the name of the song being played on the radio. Having seen the original broadcast, I have always been struck by how well the song was used as a repeated musical cue in this episode. I presume the producers of the DVD release did not want to license the song and felt that the bland folk rock they swapped in was an acceptable substitute. It is not. If there is a Wikipedia article cataloging home video releases with compromised artistic value, this article should link to it.
- There isn't. And honestly, I'm not sure it's widespread enough of a practice to have one. Hero was one of the few not to liscense the songs. --Woohookitty(cat scratches) 09:51, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] cartoon?
Around the time of the Greatest American Heroine, I faintly remember there being progress toward making a Greatest American Hero cartoon. Obviously it never got made, but I'm wondering if anyone could verify this was considered/attempted and if so, a brief mention of how far it had gotten.
- I see nothing on the web about it and Cannell's never mentioned it as far as I know. --Woohookitty(meow) 12:50, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Secret Identity
The issue of his alter ego seems to be missing, does the superhero persona have a name/is Hinkley actually referred to as 'the greatest american hero' in-costume? If his secret identity was an issue, shouldn't he have.. like.. a disguise on? 64.122.208.51 20:38, November 1, 2006 (UTC)
- A pair of glasses worked for Superman. But I don't remember him ever getting enough publicity that he needed a secret identity. There may have been an isolated reporter that threatened to expose him, but after he saved the reporter later in the episode, the reporter agreed to not reveal who he is. Val42 14:27, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
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- Actually, he didn't really have an alter ego. He was Ralph, in suit and out. I think the key is that they didn't hide the superhero stuff from his girlfriend. And he never let friends/family/students who didn't know about the superhero stuff ever see him in costume (except in the circus episode, where it fit). And actually, the words "Greatest American Hero" are only used in the failed sequel pilot. It's never used in the actual series. --Woohookitty(meow) 16:41, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Revival?
Someone added this to the article.
There is a new version of the show in pre-production. Its scheduled for online distribution. Their website it up at TGAH
This seems slightly feasible, but you'd think they'd know how to spell. --Jnelson09 19:52, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
