Knight Rider
(1982–1986)
A detective, believed to have been killed, is given a new face and identity and is armed with an artificially intelligent super car.
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Title: Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1 (26 Sep 1982)
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Cast
| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| David Hasselhoff | ... | Michael Long / Michael Knight | |
| Edward Mulhare | ... | Devon Miles | |
| Phyllis Davis | ... | Tanya Walker | |
| Pamela Susan Shoop | ... | Maggie | |
| Lance LeGault | ... | Vernon Gray | |
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Noel Conlon | ... | William Benjamin |
| Michael D. Roberts | ... | Jackson | |
| Bert Rosario | ... | Brown | |
| Richard Anderson | ... | Dr. Ralph Wesley | |
| Vince Edwards | ... | Fred Wilson | |
| Richard Basehart | ... | Wilton Knight | |
| Ed Gilbert | ... | Charles Acton (as Edmund Gilbert) | |
| Shawn Ora Engemann | ... | Lonnie (as Shawn Southwick) | |
| Brian Cutler | ... | Bar Manager | |
| Barret Oliver | ... | Buddy | |
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When a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stake out, he is believed to have been killed. In reality, he revives and learns that his face has been altered and his identity has been changed to Michael Knight. The person responsible for this is Wilton Knight, a dying billionaire who, convinced that one man can make a difference, has selected Michael for the role as a crime-fighter. Now armed with an advanced car called KITT which has the equivalent armor of a battle tank, capable of speeds over 300 MPH and contains an artificial intelligence computer personality as an aide, Michael agrees to perform his assigned role. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
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A young man set on revenge. His partner... an indestructible car.Parents Guide:
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Devon Miles: We? That's wonderful, a couple of days ago you practically drove over my foot to be on your own.
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Veteran film actor Richard Basehart made a cameo as the designer of the K.I.T.T car, Wilton Knight. Consequently, the actor would also provide the voiceover for the opening credit sequence. See more »Goofs
The end chase takes place in the middle of the night. It is dark from beginning to end. Yet in a single shot in the middle we see K.I.T.T. riding at dawn. See more »Quotes
Michael Knight: [on payphone in jail] What are we going to do?Devon Miles: We? That's wonderful, a couple of days ago you practically drove over my foot to be on your own.
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When this was originally aired, Larry Anderson's real voice was used for Michael Long. In subsequent airings, David Hasselhoff's voice is dubbed over. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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26 September 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1 See more »Filming Locations:
Hollywood Burbank Airport - 2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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I remember when we eventually got our cable back in the mid-80's. Knight Rider came on our screens along with Airwolf and those other shows you also might remember well. I was a child and Knight Rider was fun, a car that actually can talk and think. Coool. Well, I strongly doubt I will be still as much impressed more than 15 years later, but it was really entertaining at that time.