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The Greatest American Hero is a television series which aired for three seasons from 1981 to 1983 on ABC. It premiered as a two hour movie pilot on March 18, 1981. It starred William Katt as teacher Ralph Hinkley (or Hanley), Robert Culp as FBI Agent Bill Maxwell, and Connie Sellecca as lawyer Pam Davidson.

Official Press Release 
Fall 2008

Join the original cast of the “Greatest American Hero” television series on Thursday, July 24 at 12:30-1:30pm in Room 7AB at the 2008 Comic-Con Convention in San Diego.

After twenty-five years, this beloved cult series is being re-introduced to the world as a comic book series. In addition, two special announcements will be made regarding the franchise.

A video taped introduction from the show’s legendary creator STEPHEN J. CANNEL kicks off the panel including a remark about how “The Greatest American Hero” is his best-selling series of all time.

The Panel will be hosted by Pulp Secret stars Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben from comic book show The Stack.

Panelists will include the original stars:

• WILLIAM KATT
• CONNIE SELLECCA
• ROBERT CULP
• DENNIS “DANGER” MADALONE -Stuntman

Also in attendance will be Christopher Folino, director of the motion picture “Gamers”; Derek McCaw, editor of Fanboy Planet; Arcana Studios’ Sean O’Reilly (”The Clockwork Girl”).and Clint Hilinski (The Justice League) All four will be helping William Katt create the new comic book series.

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