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Knight Rider

  • TV Series
  • 1982–19861982–1986
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,494
28
David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider (1982)
Knight Rider: Season 2
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A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
36K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,494
28
  • Creator
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • David Hasselhoff
    • Edward Mulhare
    • Richard Basehart
  • Creator
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • David Hasselhoff
    • Edward Mulhare
    • Richard Basehart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 103User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations total

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    David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider (1982)
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    David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider (1982)
    David Hasselhoff and Rebecca Holden in Knight Rider (1982)
    David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider (1982)
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    David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff
    • Michael Knight…
    Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare
    • Devon Miles…
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Narrator - Opening Titles…
    Patricia McPherson
    Patricia McPherson
    • Bonnie Barstow
    Rebecca Holden
    Rebecca Holden
    • April Curtis
    Peter Parros
    Peter Parros
    • 'RC3' Reginald Cornelius III
    Tony Brubaker
    Tony Brubaker
    • Self - Tony brubaker…
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    • Lonnie…
    Ann Turkel
    Ann Turkel
    • Adrianne Margeaux…
    Catherine Hickland
    Catherine Hickland
    • Stephanie 'Stevie' March…
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Vernon Gray…
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    • Maggie…
    Jack Starrett
    Jack Starrett
    • Hagen…
    Alex Kubik
    • Luger…
    Bruce Neckels
    Bruce Neckels
    • Federal Agent…
    Michael Masters
    Michael Masters
    • Cabby…
    Brian Cutler
    Brian Cutler
    • Bar Manager…
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Tanya Walker
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
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    • Trivia
      David Hasselhoff and William Daniels (the voice of K.I.T.T.) did not meet until the production's Christmas party, six months after filming season one. Until that point, Hasselhoff had not seen the face behind the voice of the car.
    • Goofs
      Every time KITT drives into the mobile headquarters we can clearly see that the car just barely fits, with only a few inches clearance from each side, yet Michael is able to swing the door open and get out.
    • Quotes

      [opening narration]

      Narrator: Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist.

    • Connections
      Featured in Childéric: Episode dated 27 September 1987 (1987)

    User reviews103

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    Knight Rider was among the BEST of the 80s
    In 1982 an unknown actor named David Hasselhoff burst onto the scene in a weekly Friday night series aired on NBC. Hasselhoff played Michael Knight on a brand new 80s vehicle oriented TV show (that frequently targeted boys) called Knight Rider to rival The Dukes of Hazzard on CBS.

    Hasselhoff was what many in the industry call an "8 x 10", a perfect hunky man with shoulder length wavy hair and beaming smile. Hasselhoff was also gifted with a keen sense of humor and wit, which allowed many of the outrageous stories of Knight Rider to work and not be taken too seriously. Knight Rider was about an undercover cop named Michael Long who was betrayed and left for dead in the desert. Long was rescued by an eccentric billionaire by the name of Wilton Knight, who nursed Long back to health. Wilton Knight also gave Long a new face and identity as "Michael Knight". Knight convinced Long to use his police officer skills to help his private organization (The Foundation for Law and Government), and equipped him with a super car with artificial intelligence named KITT (Knight Industries Two-Thousand). The supporting actors like Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson complemented Hasselhoff wonderfully as Devon Miles and Bonnie Barstow. It is rare that a cast gels so well like this, and in many ways KR was more about the characters then the stories or KITT.

    Despite some negative and absurdly over the top reviews here, Knight Rider remains one of the most fondly remembered action adventure TV shows of the 1980s. Knight Rider was not an L.A. Law or St. Elsewhere type drama, nor was it Harlan Ellison level science fiction, and it never tried to be. Knight Rider had some camp, but campy doesn't mean a dog meat series. Every single one of those action/adventure shows from the 80s like A-Team, Dukes of Hazzard, Blue Thunder, Airwolf, Hunter and MacGyver had plenty of instances of overt stupidity. They ALL had their "what the hell was that about?" moments. Every one of those 80s shows. So why is Knight Rider singled out and getting ridiculously picked on like this?

    The show was a fun yet not too serious one hour adventure series. Many people here seem to be overly concerned with "looking cool" as adults and join in on the over the top teasing of a series that you know everyone loved back in the 80s. Stop trying to be so cool just because you're now an adult in the 2000s versus being the young kid that watched this show every week back in 80s. I highly recommend Knight Rider, (it will blow you away!) and check out the newly released DVD if you can. The Season 1 DVD has rich vibrant colors and sound, complete with an assortment of extra features that will keep you busy for days.

    My Rating:

    9/10
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    • Quality_Critic
    • Aug 27, 2004

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El auto fantástico
    • Filming locations
      • Riverside International Raceway, 22255 Eucalyptus Avenue, Moreno Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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