With a Greatest American Hero remake on its way to the big screen I get mixed feelings about how hip and new they might make the film. Its buried in my subconscious as one of the best TV superhero shows of its era (and there were lots of them in the 80s) but honestly seeing it again reminds me that it could use an update.
According to MTV, Connie Sellecca says that the famous trio — her, Katt, and the splendid Robert Culp, have all received offers for cameos in the remake. Whether they take Stephen J. Cannell up on the offer remains to be seen. But at least that’s something.
I love when they do these sort of cameos to give a 4th wall nod to the audience who do remember the original. And it appears to be somewhat the ettiquette for 80s TV to Film.
I just hope that they maintain some of the things that were great about the unlikely hero in the original. The costume has to stay rediculous, and he cannot ever learn how to land. Ever.
Also, it needs to have the song. The most memorable opening theme song in TV History.
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Dragonslayer
Cool.
Aug 20th, 2008
Mr. Chris
I will find a sniper rifle and clock tower if this movie ends up with a director who decides that song isn’t hip enough for the movie.
Aug 20th, 2008
Steve L.
Hah, this could be great or a big fucking disaster. I agree though, the song needs to somehow be incorporated into the movie.
Aug 20th, 2008
tobor68
michael pare!!?? holy crap, i forgot that!
Aug 20th, 2008
Skids
There was a pop punk band called Zoinks! who covered the theme song, and did a half decent job as well. Should they wis to modernize it, that might be a route to go, but I’d be just as happy with the original personally…
Aug 20th, 2008
bigsampson
man i truly loved this show…it was very clever and the cast seemed like they had fun..i mean i was under 10 when i watched this show so i just loved it,,,,,and the theme song i still sing to this day along witht the golden girls theme song…i cant wait i hope it revs up my nostalgia engine
Aug 20th, 2008
790
Believe it or not I’m just bored with this,,,,
I never thought I could feel so disgusted,,,
Flying away,,, on a wing and a prayer, believe it or not, this is crap,,,
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The entire series can be found on dvd for less than 50 bucks, go out and get that,,, watch all the episodes and then tell me you want to see this remade…
Believe it or not,,,, give me a fracken break.
Aug 20th, 2008
Rodney
790…. believe it or not, people are saying they DO want to see this. Myself included.
Someone pee in your cornflakes today?
Aug 20th, 2008
790
I just saw this movie it was called “Hancock” ,,,
Aug 20th, 2008
Rodney
Then you clearly know nothing about Greatest American Hero.
Nothing like Hancock.
Aug 20th, 2008
The Jim Walker
If your a fan of William Katt or GAH, “The Stack” over at Pulp Secret they had a quick little interview with him from Comic Con 2008…
http://www.pulpsecret.com/episode/STK_20080814
Aug 21st, 2008
The Jim Walker
And the great theme song & Opening credits via youtube…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBKqwdxUH8U
Aug 21st, 2008
Ericw1971
I’m glad they’re thinking about this as a possible movie. If I had a pick for Hinkley, it would be Brandon Fraiser (The Mummy, Journey to the…Earth) because of his funny, yet serious abilities with his characters. What I think would work if Hinkley is a peson with out self confidence, gets the suit, becomes confident, and then finds that he’s the same guy with or without suit, and gains a better self esteem. It’s a campy, but has that human quality. Hey, It’s the Greatest American Hero.
Aug 23rd, 2008
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