Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Hero of the Week: Steve Austin, the original

From Wiki- When NASA astronaut USAF Colonel Steve Austin is severely injured in the crash of an experimental lifting body aircraft, he is "rebuilt" in an operation that costs $6 million (equivalent to $41.6 million in 2024).[3] His right arm, both legs and left eye are replaced with "bionic" implants that enhance his strength, speed and vision far above human norms: he can run at speeds of over 60 mph (97 km/h), and his eye has a 20:1 zoom lens and infrared capabilities, while his bionic limbs all have the equivalent power of a bulldozer. He uses his enhanced abilities to work for the OSI (Office of Scientific Intelligence) as a secret agent.  And now returning to me!

I was a big fan of this show growing up, at least for the first three or four seasons.  It was great to see some kind of superhuman on TV at that time. I may have lost track of it for the final season since I was a teenager by then and other things were happening in my life.  Then I didn't like either show, cause they were kinda boring, but in the last few years I have reconsidered and like it again. I may look into getting the Blu Ray set, if I can find it under $100.

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