The Hero

The Hero (1966-1967)

EndedScripted showComedy, Western

Sam Garret was the star of his own Western TV show: Jed Clayton - U.S. Marshal but in real life he was anything but heroic. His wife, kids and neighbors all knew him as a nice gentle fellow who was afraid of horses, allergic to sagebrush, and lacked any coordination.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (45 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E16The Terribly Talented Trayton Tyler Taylorjanv. 5, 1967
S01E15My Favorite Fatherdéc. 22, 1966
S01E14I Have a Frienddéc. 15, 1966
S01E13Who Needs a Friend in Need?déc. 8, 1966
S01E12The Truth Never Hurts - Muchdéc. 1, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Hero' first premiere?

'The Hero' premiered on September 9, 1966.

Who played the lead role in 'The Hero'?

'The Hero' starred Richard Mulligan in the lead role.

What was the premise of 'The Hero'?

'The Hero' followed the adventures of Sam Garret, a war hero who becomes a private detective.

Who created 'The Hero'?

'The Hero' was created by Richard Levinson and William Link.

Was 'The Hero' a drama or a comedy?

'The Hero' was a comedy.

How many episodes of 'The Hero' were produced?

16 episodes of 'The Hero' were produced.

What network aired 'The Hero'?

'The Hero' aired on ABC.

Who played Sam Garret's assistant, Peggy Maxwell?

Mary Murphy played Peggy Maxwell in 'The Hero'.

Did 'The Hero' receive any award nominations?

'The Hero' did not receive any award nominations.

Was 'The Hero' a critical success?

Reviews for 'The Hero' were mixed, with some critics praising it as a fun, lighthearted show and others criticizing it as formulaic and forgettable.

Did 'The Hero' have any notable guest stars?

Notable guest stars on 'The Hero' include Ricardo Montalban and Dick Van Dyke.

What time slot did 'The Hero' air in?

'The Hero' aired on Friday nights at 9:30pm.

Did 'The Hero' have a memorable theme song?

'The Hero' did not have a particularly memorable theme song.

Was 'The Hero' cancelled or did it end after its planned run?

It is unclear whether 'The Hero' was cancelled or if it ended after its planned run.

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