‘The Greatest American Hero’ Gets Fox Remake

[dfergie]

Nellie Andreeva
The network has given a put pilot commitment to The Greatest American Hero, a new take on the 1981 sci-fi dramedy, which is being shepherded by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, directors of the successful feature franchise based on another classic TV series by Cannell, 21 Jump Street. Lord and Miller will executive produce the hourlong action comedy alongside Cannell’s daughter, television director Tawnia McKiernan.
Written/exec produced by Rodney Rothman and produced by 20th TV, the new Greatest American Hero will chronicle inner-city teacher Isaac’s adventures after his discovery of a superhero suit which gives him superhuman abilities.

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[teachsac]

I remember that one. It was so cheesy.

S~

 

[thechaz05]

Yes, cheesy and awesome

 

[teachsac]

Never said I didn't like it

S~

 

[dfergie]

Remember there was Greatest American Hero and another like show about the same time ... watched both. (edit: other show was earlier, Mr. Terrific)

 

[Annie61]

I liked thr original, I'll give this one a try!!

 

[thechaz05]

I always loved the theme song.

 

[MikeD-C05]

I don't know if this can work for today's tv watchers. But I will give it a try .

 

[Derwin0]

I always loved the theme song.

Thanks, now I'm going to have that song going through my head all day.

Was the best and catchiest tv theme song ever.

 

[thechaz05]

I know right.

 

[MikeD-C05]

I loved that song. But yes, that song is stuck in my head now.