Glen A. Larson
Director
Knight Rider (1982)
Specials
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.
Released Sept. 26, 1982
Episode 48 min
9+
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: The Roku Channel
Production Companies: Universal Television, Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television Entertainment
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
0.5
S0E1 - Knight Rider 2000
In the year 2000, criminals are frozen, handguns are banned from everyone--including the police, and crime is at an all time low... So why has the mayor been murdered with an illegal handgun? Rookie cop Shawn McCormick is asking these questions while still trying to learn the ropes of the police department.
May 19, 1991, midnight
S0E2 - Under the Hood Feature
A short but amusing documentary featuring interviews with series creator Gary Larson and star David Hasselhoff. Each was interviewed separately and both talk about the process of putting “Knight Rider” together and the perks of having a massive hit television show.
April 5, 2004, midnight
S0E3 - Knight Moves Feature
Features an interview with Jack Gill, stunt co-ordinator for "Knight Rider". Jack talks about the numerous stunts featured in the show including the damage he endured whilst performing the big jumps.
April 5, 2004, midnight
S0E4 - Knight Sounds Feature
An interview with Stu Phillips, composer of the legendary "Knight Rider" theme tune.
April 5, 2004, midnight
S0E5 - Pilot Episode Feature
A featurette with several short segments on various aspects of the Pilot episode: The Car, The Jail, The Mansion and The Knight Truck.
April 11, 2004, midnight
S0E6 - Making the Knight
An interview with David Hasselhoff where he describes being cast for the Michael Knight character; and along with Glen Larson, Stu Phillips and Jack Gill, they discuss aspects of making various "Knight Rider" episodes.
April 12, 2004, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 48 min.
Season Runtime: 4032 min.
Released: Sept. 26, 1982
Last Air Date: April 4, 1986, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 9+
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