Gentlemen, we can rebuild him.
It could have been anyone, but fortunately it was Steve Austin, world-renowned astronaut.
He can reach speeds of 60mph, which would later be doubled, and can jump considerable heights.
In these three movies, we get an oddly prescient overview of what is to come from the series.
Things are always tied up quite neatly, and Austin is on his way to save another day.
There were also attempts to improve uponThe Six Million Dollar Mantemplate, usually by the villain of the week.
His mission destinations were varied too, not limited to the United States.
Lee Majors Austin was, in essence, an augmented Bond meetsThe Fall Guy.
There are witty quips (Im sorry I had to violate your porthole!)
Andre the Giant clearly wasnt booked for his acting ability, instead playing the hulking Sasquatch.
Whilst Caidin would write four books based on his character, other authors would create tie-ins for the series.
Back in this era of action-adventure, character development wasnt high on the league table of importance.
In early 1978, the series came to an end.
Think of them as a bionicHart to Hart.
He continues to work today, but will probably always be best remembered as Steve Austin.
