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.
