The show was very popular during its run and introduced several pop culture elements of the 1970s, such as the show's opening catchphrase ("We can rebuild him; we have the technology," voiced over by Richard Anderson in his role of Oscar Goldman), the slow motion action sequences, and the accompanying "electronic" sound effects. The slow motion action sequences were originally referred to as ""Kung Fu" slow motion" in popular culture (due to its use in the 1970s martial arts television series), although according to "The Bionic Book" by Herbie J. Pilato, the use of slow motion on the series was inspired by its use by NFL Films.