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Series Cast Summary
William Katt | ... |
Ralph Hinkley
(44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Robert Culp | ... |
Bill Maxwell
(44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Connie Sellecca | ... |
Pam Davidson
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(44 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Michael Paré | ... |
Tony Villicana
(30 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Faye Grant | ... |
Rhonda Blake
(28 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Jesse D. Goins | ... |
Cyler Johnson
(21 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Don Cervantes | ... |
Paco Rodriguez
(20 episodes, 1981-1983)
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William Bogert | ... |
Les Carlisle
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(12 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Paul Carafotes | ... |
Joey
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(5 episodes, 1983)
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Deborah Mays | ... |
Tammy
(5 episodes, 1983)
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Edward Michael Bell | ... |
Principal Knight
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(4 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Robert Weaver | ... |
Coach Ray Buck
(4 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Brandon Williams | ... |
Kevin Hinkley
(4 episodes, 1981)
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Glenn R. Wilder | ... |
Capt. Franklin
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(4 episodes, 1981-1982)
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James Whitmore Jr. | ... |
Byron Bigsby
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Anthony Charnota | ... |
Mike
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Red West | ... |
Charley
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Eugene Peterson | ... |
Clarence Carter
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Kurt Grayson | ... |
Hertzog
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(3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Harry Johnson | ... |
Agent Jeff Sharp
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(3 episodes, 1982)
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Will MacMillan | ... |
Commander
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Bob Hastings | ... |
Sportscaster
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(3 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Melvin F. Allen | ... |
Arnold Diggs
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Benny Medina | ... |
Chaffey
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Bert Hinchman | ... |
Bus Driver
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(3 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Christine Belford | ... |
Dotty Parker
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Kene Holiday | ... |
Ballentine
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Woody Eney | ... |
Bobby Moody
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Jeremy Kemp | ... |
Franz Zedlocker
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(2 episodes, 1982)
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June Lockhart | ... |
Alice Davidson
(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Ferdy Mayne | ... |
Abe Figueroa
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Dennis Lipscomb | ... |
Dave Tanner
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(2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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Timothy Carey | ... |
Blanchard
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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David Tress | ... |
Dr. Gardner
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Rod Colbin | ... |
General Enright
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Kai Wulff | ... |
Peter
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Dave Shelley | ... |
Atkins
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Carmen Argenziano | ... |
Murph
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Bill Quinn | ... |
Harlan Blackford
(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Alex Rodine | ... |
Klaus Vorman
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(2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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Nicholas Worth | ... |
Lenny
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Francis X. McCarthy | ... |
Edward McAstelli
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Arnold F. Turner | ... |
Agent Billings
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Laurence Haddon | ... |
Burke
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Al White | ... |
Captain Reilly
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(2 episodes, 1981)
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Ted Gehring | ... |
Counterman
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(2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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William Frankfather | ... |
Chet Kanaby
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Michael Cornelison | ... |
Eugene Vale
(2 episodes, 1982)
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W.T. Zacha | ... |
Greg Mathews
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(2 episodes, 1981)
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J.P. Bumstead | ... |
Agent Spiegel
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(2 episodes, 1982)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Nippon Television Network (NTV) (1982) (Japan) (tv)
- GEM Entertainment (2013) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
- Lorimar Television (1984) (United States) (tv) (syndication rights)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1982) (Non-US) (theatrical) (Pilot movie only)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (Cinema release of pilot)
- AXN (Japan) (tv)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- CIC Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Pilot movie only)
- CIC Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Pilot movie only)
- Cuatro (2005) (Spain) (tv)
- ITV - Independent Television (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv) (Shown on a regional basis)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (complete series)
- Paramount Pictures (1981) (World-wide) (tv) (Original US Airing as Paramount Television)
- Taki Corporation (2004) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BT Industrial Supply (expendables)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound re-recording)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
- Inter Video (24 frame video services)
- Procter & Gamble (sponsoring) (Era Plus laundry detergent)
- Reuben Cannon & Associates (casting)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Ralph Hinkley was minding his own business, a teacher on a field trip with his high school students, when the bus he's driving mysteriously drives itself out into the desert. A startled Ralph is soon visited by aliens, who had decided to endow him with superhuman powers to fight the battle against injustice and crime. To this end, they gave him a special suit and an instruction manual. Unfortunately, Ralph managed to lose the instruction manual, and the aliens have a nasty habit of never being around when you need them.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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Taglines | What America needs is a super hero. What America got was Ralph Hinkley! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | William Katt said that at the start of the series, he and Robert Culp had difficulties getting along and working with each other. Katt added they were able to use that to their advantage, as their relationship reflected the one portrayed between their respective characters. Katt and Culp were able to resolve their differences, and actually became good friends over the course of the series. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in 1981 (2002). See more » |
Crazy Credits | Throughout the show's production, save for the original pilot, the copyright disclaimer toward the end of each episode's credits had an error, spelling the name of the United States as "THE UNTED STATES" See more » |
Quotes |
Ralph Hinkley:
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's... [chuckles] Ralph Hinkley: Ralph Hinkley. See more » |