"Knight Rider" (1982) TV series 1982-1986

Creator:

Glen A. Larson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

26 September 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of an indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.

Plot Keywords:

Forces Of Evil | Artificial Intelligence | Detective | Electronic Music Score | Famous Opening Theme

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

David Hasselhoff	...	Michael Knight / ... (84 episodes, 1982-1986)
Edward Mulhare	...	Devon Miles / ... (84 episodes, 1982-1986)
William Daniels	...	K.I.T.T. (84 episodes, 1982-1986)
Richard Basehart	...	Narrator - Opening Titles / ... (83 episodes, 1982-1986)
Patricia McPherson	...	Bonnie Barstow (62 episodes, 1982-1986)

Runtime:

46 min (90 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:MG6 | Australia:M (some episodes) | USA:TV-PG | Netherlands:6 (DVD rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company:

Glen A. Larson Productions

Trivia:

Super-Pursuit Mode was introduced as a means of retaining viewers for a fourth season.

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: The "tires screeching on pavement" sound effect is often added while KITT is peeling out on sand or rounding a corner on sand/gravel/grass. Screeching sounds would certainly not be heard while driving on such surfaces.

Quotes:

Michael Knight: [repeated line in the series, speaking to KITT] Keep your scanners peeled.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Just Shoot Me!: The Burning House (#6.20)" (2002)

it was SUPPOSED to be campy.

People are picking on this show for ridiculous reasons. IT was not SUPPOSED to be this great acted, perfectly mistake free show. It was an homage to the classic cliff hangers of the 50s. The flashing lights on the gas pedal were there for effect. It was never supposed to be a guide to those driving. A simple formula, really. Flashing lights = cool! By the way, to complain about show for mistakes and actually make a mistake in your complaint is kind of funny. We DID see the truck driver. In fact, in later years, he became a regular cast member. (And quite frankly, it made the show worse.)

The show was fine. Seriously, if you are watching the show expecting Shakespeare, then the mistake is YOURS not the shows.