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(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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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.Certificate:
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The running gag of the two car thieves trying to steal K.I.T.T. was written, shot and inserted after the first cut of the pilot was seven minutes too short See more »Goofs
When doing doughnuts with the thieves in the car you can clearly see the driver steering for the stunt. See more »Quotes
Michael Knight: Why do I get the feeling this isn't gonna be the last time I run into trouble in this town?See more »
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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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EnglishRelease Date:
26 September 1982 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Hollywood Burbank Airport - 2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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The first part of the series opener sees cop Michael Long betrayed by a glamorous executive who he is protecting from industrial espionage in Las Vegas. Long's partner is shot dead and the glamorous lady shoots Long in the face.
He survives thanks to reconstructive surgery financed by an eccentric billionaire philanthropist Wilton Knight. Long has a new identity as Michael Knight, he is given a black super car called K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) that is almost indestructible and has artificial intelligence.
Wilton wants Michael to work for Knight Industries and make a difference against criminals who think they are too big to touch. Michael is reluctant at first even though Wilton Knight is dying, his assistant Devon Miles tries to persuade Michael to change his mind.
After Wilton dies, Devon informs Michael that his shooter and her associate are working in Silicon Valley where they plan to steal their technology.
Michael sets off to investigate and discovers just how advanced KITT car actually is.
David Hasselhoff is never going to be a great actor but has enough charisma and mischief to pull this show off thanks to the advanced car KITT.
In the opener Michael Knight is rather charmless, there is certainly too much country music with also a bit of Fleetwood Mac thrown in. The episode tails off once he arrives at some bar near Silicon Valley and this is only part one of a two part episode.
However the star off the show is KITT. Now we have self driving cars, intelligent personal assistants such as ALEXA in the living room. Knight Rider was ahead of its time somewhat.