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TIL that in 1981, the protagonist of the TV show "The Greatest American Hero" had his name changed mid-season. It had been Ralph Hinkley, but for several months he went by Ralph Hanley with no explanation. This happened immediately after John Hinkley Jr. shot and nearly killed President Reagan.


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