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Knight Rider

  • TV Series
  • 1982–19861982–1986
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
34K
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POPULARITY
933
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David Hasselhoff in Knight Rider (1982)
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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.
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6.9/10
34K
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POPULARITY
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    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • Stars
      • David Hasselhoff
      • Edward Mulhare
      • Richard Basehart
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    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • Stars
      • David Hasselhoff
      • Edward Mulhare
      • Richard Basehart
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    • 103User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 8 nominations total

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    David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff
    • Michael Knight…
    86 episodes86 eps • 1982–1986
    Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare
    • Devon Miles…
    86 episodes86 eps • 1982–1986
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Narrator - Opening Titles…
    84 episodes84 eps • 1982–1986
    Patricia McPherson
    Patricia McPherson
    • Bonnie Barstow
    62 episodes62 eps • 1982–1986
    Rebecca Holden
    Rebecca Holden
    • April Curtis
    22 episodes22 eps • 1983–1984
    Peter Parros
    Peter Parros
    • 'RC3' Reginald Cornelius III
    21 episodes21 eps • 1985–1986
    Tony Brubaker
    Tony Brubaker
    • Self - Tony brubaker…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982–1986
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    Shawn Ora Engemann
    • Lonnie…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1982–1983
    Ann Turkel
    Ann Turkel
    • Adrianne Margeaux…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1983–1985
    Catherine Hickland
    Catherine Hickland
    • Stephanie 'Stevie' March…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1983–1986
    Lance LeGault
    Lance LeGault
    • Vernon Gray…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1984
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    Pamela Susan Shoop
    • Maggie…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1985
    Jack Starrett
    Jack Starrett
    • Hagen…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1983–1985
    Alex Kubik
    • Luger…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1985
    Bruce Neckels
    Bruce Neckels
    • Federal Agent…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1986
    Michael Masters
    Michael Masters
    • Cabby…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1985
    Brian Cutler
    Brian Cutler
    • Bar Manager…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1982–1983
    Phyllis Davis
    Phyllis Davis
    • Tanya Walker
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    • 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

    Review
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    Knight Rider was a classic TV Show, but boy did it have some mistakes!
    Now as a kid I loved this show, but as I have grown older I realise why I still appreciate it so much. The reason is a simple one; I am partially like the character of Michael Knight. He is a loner in a dangerous world, and in some way I can relate to that feeling, though I do not want to be involved in any crime-fighting business of any sort. Looking back Knight Rider made 80's TV a good time to live through and who can forget the talking car, KITT, what a dream to work with that would have been.

    This review is going to be a little different, considering I am reviewing a TV show that lasted 4 years or more. I am going to look at the 6 main characters, my favourite episodes and what I found to be good and bad with `one man making a difference'.

    Characters:

    David Hasselhoff: He was the main star of the show, that being Michael Knight. His character had his face blown off as the cop, Michael Long. However, after billionaire Wilton Knight, found the man near to death in the desert, he had found the ‘one' he wanted to front his new crime-fighting outfit. In a social sense, Michael is a real ladies man, with Knight able to attract almost any female he wants. He is a good fighter and can take on almost any person he wants. He works very well with his Trans Am, KITT, that has artificial intelligence.

    Edward Mulhare: Edward played Devon Miles, the front for the foundation for Law and Government. He is of British decent and Michael gives him nothing but a headache, from all his antics. He is a very knowledgeable fellow when it comes to criminal activities and personnel. In addition, his experience from war and prison camps helps Devon in many areas of his work for FLAG. He died in 1996 from lung cancer.

    Patricia McPherson: Patricia starred as Bonnie Barstow, a female mechanical engineer who looked after Michael's car, KITT, and was given plenty of opportunity to do so. She was a university student and then become a member of FLAG, who makes Devon and Michael look good. She is stunning on the eye and a very intelligent computer operator to boot. I think Bonnie is a good character to have on Knight Rider and to have her as a female Mechanic is even more intriguing. Patricia also had a contract dispute, that saw her role temporarily taken over by a new actress.

    Rebecca Holden: Rebecca replaced Patricia McPherson in the second season as the mechanical engineer, April Curtis, who looked after KITT. She was a good replacement, though she did not have the same appeal that Bonnie had, which is a comment I hear all the time. April is a bright and bubbly character, which also helps make Knight Rider a fun show to watch. Her experience in other areas also helps in her job for FLAG ( boy I wish I had that going for my resume). With one episode entirely devoted to April's niece, a lovely young girl who has a very dangerous medical condition.

    William Daniels: He played the popular voice of KITT (the Knight Industry Two Thousand), who controls the car that belongs to Michael Knight. KITT is a funny personality, if you think of him like that, who is very protective of humans and makes many friends along the way. He changes many times throughout the four years onscreen, with ‘Super-Pursuit' Mode a fantastic innovation. Can anyone find me a car like KITT?

    Peter Parros: Starred as Regional Cornelius the third (RC3) in the 4th series. I am still unsure why he was ever given the role. His character has the worst vocabulary I have heard, and does nothing to invigorate the 4th series, though he does try to. He is sort of a back-up for Michael, but is lacking in FLAG class, that suits Michael Knight. I would have to say Peter Parros is one of the worst actors I have ever seen.

    My favourite episodes of Knight Rider:

    Just My Bill ( Series 1): Michael becomes the bodyguard for a crusading state senator who has stepped on one too many toes.

    Race for Life (Series 2): Michael races the clock to find a gang leader who's the only compatible donor for a girl needing a life-saving transplant.

    K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R. (Series 3): Kitt's evil prototype Karr returns, seeking to destroy Michael and Kitt with a new laser stolen from the Foundation. [Knight Automated Roving Robot]

    Junk Yard Dog (Series 3): Michael vows to nail the owner of a toxic-waste dump when Kitt is nearly destroyed in an acid pit.

    Knight of the Juggernaut (Series 4): Michael hopes a street gang can rebuild Kitt in time to prevent a criminal mastermind from stealing a radio-active isotope. Devon is kidnapped and impersonated.

    Killer K.I.T.T. (series 4): An embittered electronics genius gains control of Kitt's programming and turns the car on Michael.

    Knight Rider did have its faults. I found that the reusing of the same actors for two or more episodes was a pretty poor, as was the repeat of many driving sequences. While the driving stunts were so poorly executed at times that I can not understand how I did not know it was being done by a stunt man.

    Yet this show also had it's good points. The fighting stunts were enjoyable, as was the idea of a talking car and how KITT was improved from season to season, with the best improvement ‘Super-Pursuit Mode'. I am not going to rate this show, but I will admit this, that there are better TV show than this one. However, this show did have a certain nostalgia with it, that for some reason I can not let go. Perhaps I am trying to remain young and innocent and enjoy a bit of action TV.
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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • 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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