The Greatest American Hero
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Ralph

















Ralph Hinkley is a main protagonist from ABC's 1981-83 televison series The Greatest American Hero.

Played By: William Katt

Also Known As: The Greatest American Hero, Kid, Captain Gonzo, Ralph Hanley, Mister H, Ralph Hunkley

Occupation: Highschcool teacher

First Appearance: Pilot


History

Ralph Hinkely is a teacher at High and the main protagonist of The Greatest American Hero. He is also first Pamela’s boyfriend then husband. When trying to reach his class of special ed students he take on a field trip to P. On the way he meets FBI agent Bill Maxwell. When Ralph and his students get to P the bus breaks down. Going for help he again runs in Bill whose car also breaks down. They then encounters the ship and the “ little green guys” give Ralph a box containing the suit and a book of instructions. Unfortunately he lost the instruction booklet on the way back to the bus and must figure out how to use the suit by trail and error. While he does so he uses it to fight evil along side Bill and Pamela.


Abilities: Ralph is a gifted teacher. He is also the only one who can use the suit. When he wears it gives him many powers.


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Trivia

Drive a 1978 Dodge Monaco

Did magic tricks when he was younger (The Resurrection of Carlini)

Fan of the Lone Ranger (My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys)

After John Hinkley Jr. tried to kill U.S. President Ronald Regan his last name was changed to Hanley.

Can hotwire a jeep (A Chicken in Every Plot)

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