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The Greatest American Hero
S2.E8
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Plague

  • Episode aired Jan 6, 1982
  • TV-14
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
80
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The Greatest American Hero (1981)
AdventureComedySci-Fi

Bill and Ralph must track down a group of gun-runners while dealing with a plague threat.Bill and Ralph must track down a group of gun-runners while dealing with a plague threat.Bill and Ralph must track down a group of gun-runners while dealing with a plague threat.

  • Director
    • Arnold Laven
  • Writers
    • Stephen J. Cannell
    • Rudolph Borchert
  • Stars
    • William Katt
    • Robert Culp
    • Connie Sellecca
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    80
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arnold Laven
    • Writers
      • Stephen J. Cannell
      • Rudolph Borchert
    • Stars
      • William Katt
      • Robert Culp
      • Connie Sellecca
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Katt
    William Katt
    • Ralph Hinkley
    Robert Culp
    Robert Culp
    • Bill Maxwell
    Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca
    • Pam Davidson
    Faye Grant
    Faye Grant
    • Rhonda Blake
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Tony Villicana
    Jeff Cooper
    Jeff Cooper
    • Reo Crocker
    Arthur Rosenberg
    Arthur Rosenberg
    • Dr. Kelly
    William Bogert
    William Bogert
    • Les Carlisle
    Jesse D. Goins
    Jesse D. Goins
    • Cyler Johnson
    Harry Johnson
    Harry Johnson
    • Agent Jeff Sharp
    • (as Chip Johnson)
    J.P. Bumstead
    • Agent Spiegel
    Hank Salas
    Hank Salas
    • Cadre Man
    Melvin F. Allen
    • Arnold Diggs
    Richard Brand
    • Dr. Keen
    • (as Ricard Brand)
    Blake Marion
    • Radar Operator
    James Dybas
    James Dybas
    • Medical Expert
    Robert Curtis
    • Truck Driver
    Glenn R. Wilder
    Glenn R. Wilder
    • Harvey Locke
    • (as Glenn Wilder)
    • Director
      • Arnold Laven
    • Writers
      • Stephen J. Cannell
      • Rudolph Borchert
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    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    Sci-Fi

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    • Trivia
      The general in charge is imitating George C. Scott's performance in Patton, with the gruffy voice and references to reincarnation.
    • Goofs
      Ralph and Bill are worried they contracted smallpox. Smallpox vaccines were given until 1972, so both are old enough where they would have received the vaccine as children, so they should have nothing to worry about.
    • Quotes

      Pam Davidson: Let's go watch cartoons.

    • Soundtracks
      Don't Let Me Down
      Written by Stephen Geyer

      Performed by Joey Scarbury

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Heroes & Icons
      • Stephen Cannell Productions
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Del Valle Rd & Hasley Canyon Rd, Castaic, California, USA(Bill and Ralph take left onto Del Valle - "Entering Faultline" sign is visible)
    • Production company
      • Stephen J. Cannell Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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