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Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974–1975)

TV Series  -  51 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Mystery
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A newspaper reporter investigates strange supernatural occurrences in Chicago.

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Season:

1

Year:

1975 | 1974
1 win & 1 nomination See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Darren McGavin ...
Carl Kolchak (20 episodes, 1974-1975)
Simon Oakland Simon Oakland ...
Tony Vincenzo (20 episodes, 1974-1975)
Jack Grinnage Jack Grinnage ...
Ron Updyke (18 episodes, 1974-1975)
Ruth McDevitt Ruth McDevitt ...
Emily Cowles (12 episodes, 1974-1975)
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Storyline

Carl Kolchak was a reporter for Chicago's Independent News Service, and a trouble magnet for situations involving the supernatural. Kolchak turned his investigative skills to vampires, werewolves, zombies and all manner of legendary creatures, but in the end he always failed to convince his skeptical editor, Tony Vincenzo, that the stories weren't products of Kolchak's own overworked imagination. Written by Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Reporter | Supernatural | Newspaper | Cover Up | Cult Favorite  | See more »

Taglines:

One man's quest to uncover the truth,

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Night Stalker See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(20 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

Actress Ruth McDevitt not only plays columnist Miss Emily in the latter episodes (the character is on vacation early on), but she appears as an elderly Peeping Tom in the first episode... who writes a letter to the Miss Emily column. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: Many of the stories take place in the winter months, but there is never any snow, and even if there was no snow, it is highly unlikely one would be driving a convertible with the top down during the winter months in Chicago. See more »

Quotes

Carl Kolchak: [about Updyke] He got a raise?
Emily Cowles: Not that I'm aware of.
Carl Kolchak: He was promoted?
[Emily shakes head]
Carl Kolchak: Then why's he so happy?
Emily Cowles: You're in trouble.
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Beatniks (#5.15)" (1992) See more »