Greatest American Hero Movie
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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One show I used to love as a kid was The Greatest American Hero and now it’s going to be made into a movie. I always hoped they would explain the origins of the suit a little more and perhaps they finally will.
“I took a sneak peek at the [feature] script, and it’s absolutely charming and wonderful,” Katt told the rapt audience. “I know people are going to love it.”
The Greatest American Hero ran for three seasons on ABC, 1981-’83, and centered on Ralph Hinkley (Katt), a teacher who comes into possession of a red alien suit that endows its wearer with superpowers–but not the instruction manual. Culp played Hinkley’s FBI minder and Sellecca his long-suffering girlfriend.
The show is enjoying a renaissance of sorts, with a new comic book produced by Katt and producing partner Chris Folino under their Catastrophic Comics banner. The first issue should hit shelves in November.
Additionally, there are plans for a series of four-minute animated Web shorts, voiced by Katt, Culp and Sellecca.
I think this idea could do very well. I’ll be interested in hearing more as it develops.
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