Take a walk with me down memory lane . . .

. . . or, if you prefer, watch or rewatch more of the episodes on Hulu.

I loved this show when it first aired, 1981–83. Strangely, though, I gave it only occasional thoughts until they announced the death of Robert Culp in March. I could not believe Culp had died; for me, he'd stayed Bill Maxwell, in his 50s, since I last saw the show in 1983, though I'd seen the occasional picture of him later.

And that's the beauty of it: Bill Maxwell is forever. I was a little afraid to watch again; watching other childhood favorites like Lost in Space and the original Battlestar Galactica ruined those shows for me. I pretty sure I'm laughing at different bits now on GAH, but I'm still laughing! I still love all three of the main characters. We seem finally to have found a show that we can all enjoy together, and which has lots of episodes.

(Isn't "GAH" the most appropriate abbreviation for a show ever? I think at least two of the characters make sounds like that on a regular basis!)

So I hope some of you will follow me down memory lane, or avail yourselves of the fact that nearly all the episodes are on Hulu, and share some fond memories that I've recently renewed by starting the series once again! In order, with spoilers for each:

( The pilot, apparently clever titled 'Greatest American Hero'; it's not available on Hulu (sorry) )

It's not about the plot. It's about the people. And I love these people.

"The Hit Car" is the first episode available on Hulu and Netflix Instant Queue. If you can't get the pilot, just start here. You don't really need that much background. (If you do, ask in comments! I'll be happy to tell you everything you need to know!) ( The Hit Car )

"The Hit Car" has to be my favorite episode so far in rewatch.

( Here's Looking at You, Kid )

( Saturday Night on Sunset Boulevard )

( Reseda Rose )

( My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys )

I love how excited Bill gets when they're going to catch the bad guys; he never really did grow up. He's still a little kid at heart playing cops and robbers, but with live ammo. I love how Ralph sometimes gets excited and happy—and sometimes, it's just because he's amused at seeing Bill so excited! Poor Pam gets left out of that a little, but when it comes to insults, she gives as good as she ever gets!

Take a walk with me down memory lane . . .

. . . or, if you prefer, watch or rewatch more of the episodes on Hulu.

I loved this show when it first aired, 1981–83. Strangely, though, I gave it only occasional thoughts until they announced the death of Robert Culp in March. I could not believe Culp had died; for me, he'd stayed Bill Maxwell, in his 50s, since I last saw the show in 1983, though I'd seen the occasional picture of him later.

And that's the beauty of it: Bill Maxwell is forever. I was a little afraid to watch again; watching other childhood favorites like Lost in Space and the original Battlestar Galactica ruined those shows for me. I pretty sure I'm laughing at different bits now on GAH, but I'm still laughing! I still love all three of the main characters. We seem finally to have found a show that we can all enjoy together, and which has lots of episodes.

(Isn't "GAH" the most appropriate abbreviation for a show ever? I think at least two of the characters make sounds like that on a regular basis!)

So I hope some of you will follow me down memory lane, or avail yourselves of the fact that nearly all the episodes are on Hulu, and share some fond memories that I've recently renewed by starting the series once again! In order, with spoilers for each:

( The pilot, apparently clever titled 'Greatest American Hero'; it's not available on Hulu (sorry) )

It's not about the plot. It's about the people. And I love these people.

"The Hit Car" is the first episode available on Hulu and Netflix Instant Queue. If you can't get the pilot, just start here. You don't really need that much background. (If you do, ask in comments! I'll be happy to tell you everything you need to know!) ( The Hit Car )

"The Hit Car" has to be my favorite episode so far in rewatch.

( Here's Looking at You, Kid )

( Saturday Night on Sunset Boulevard )

( Reseda Rose )

( My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys )

I love how excited Bill gets when they're going to catch the bad guys; he never really did grow up. He's still a little kid at heart playing cops and robbers, but with live ammo. I love how Ralph sometimes gets excited and happy—and sometimes, it's just because he's amused at seeing Bill so excited! Poor Pam gets left out of that a little, but when it comes to insults, she gives as good as she ever gets!