“Knight Rider - A shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight, a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law.”
February 17 marks the return of Knight Rider in a tv-movie that may serve as a pilot for a new series. It’s a continuation of the campy series with that new guy being Hoff’s son. Hoff has a cameo, so has the old KITT. The new one is a Mustang with all kinds of new features… but seemingly without turbo boost.
I don’t know why, but during work I’ve lately been revisiting the original series. It’s easy to see why kids loved it. Hoff was quite charismatic and his banters with the car and Devon were as fun as the ridiculous action sequences and hand-to-hand fights. Also, some bizarre stuff. Hoff clone. Possessed Hoff. Hoff under the influence. Singing, dancing Hoff.
Certainly no one can replace the persona that is the Hoffster, but maybe this new series is worth something. At least better than Bionic Woman and Connor Chronicles. What do you think?
Will Arnett is the new voice of KITT. I’ll tune into the tv movie just to see what they have him saying, but nothing else is really exciting me about this.
If that’s him in the commercial it’s like Will Arnett trying to do a tough guy voice. It’s not bad, but I can’t stop imagining GOB trying to be badass.
Chris Myers, I just read a preview of NBC’s new Knight Rider on comingsoon.net, there is a website as well. I cannot wait to see if NBC can make a good sequel to one of the classic tv series ever…Knight Rider. Knight Rider is one of my all time fave series. So I hope NBC will produce a new Knight Rider series as good as the classic original. The cast looks solid and the actor playing Michael Knight’s son seems like a good choice as well. The only question I have is who plays Bonnie originaly portrayed by Patricia McPherson? To me the choice of the Shelby Mustang 500 GT as the new K.I.T.T. was an exceptional choice, as the new mustang designed by Carol Shelby ( designer of the Shelby Cobra during the 1960’s) is a truly fantastic car. It also sounds like that the series will have a similar tone to the original…unlike what happened with Battlestar Galactica, and The Bionic Woman. I read an article with Glen A. Larson a few months ago in the british magazine Sci Fi Now, where he said…Knight Rider was a modern interpretation of The Lone Ranger. I hope this new Knight gets a green light for a few seasons before Riding into the sunset.
Ive never been a huge fan of the Mustang, mostly because in Florida at least, those things are a dime a dozen but from the commercials KITT is actually starting to grow on me. I dont have any clearly definable reason for this, it just seems slightly less absurd as time goes by. I do like it better without the super shiny and insanely lame Cobra logo on front now that its just all black. Maybe its a lesser degree(slightly) of product placement that I like, maybe Im just drinking more than I used to…who knows?
Neoolong, The Lone Ranger is not racist. Knight Rider features a hero and his mighty steed (K.I.T.T.) bringing law to the lawless just like The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger is also the grandfather of…The Green Hornet. John Reid was the last surviving Ranger in a sneak attack orchastrated by ex Ranger Burt Cavandash. Reid was saved by Tonto an Indian Scout who would become his sidekick, and together astride their horses Silver and Scout fought evil in the old west. Britt Reid took up his grandfathers mantle as…The Green Hornet. He and Kato (played by Bruce Lee) fought crime while driving their specially equipped car…Black Beauty
Val Kilmer has just replced Will Arnett as the voice of KITT! Due to contractual difficulties with GM (which Arnett has a contract with), GOB has just been forced out.
I watched some scenes the other day. It looks like crap. I mean really, really bad. So don’t get your hopes up. Sorry to be a downer, but I don’t want anyone getting too excited.
So, when are we finally going to get that K.I.T.T. vs. The General Lee movie we’ve all secretly carried a torch for, lo, these many years? What? Just me? Oh, ok.
Originally Posted by MattioliView Post So, when are we finally going to get that K.I.T.T. vs. The General Lee movie we’ve all secretly carried a torch for, lo, these many years? What? Just me? Oh, ok.
Change the General Lee to the truck from Maximum Overdrive and then you have my attention.
Originally Posted by Casey MooreView Post I watched some scenes the other day. It looks like crap. I mean really, really bad. So don’t get your hopes up. Sorry to be a downer, but I don’t want anyone getting too excited.
Other than fleed, I don’t think anyone was in danger of getting overexcited about a new Knight Rider.
Misfit…there is no danger in getting really excited over the new Knight Rider as if it is a hit, that launches a season order…then along with The Unit, and Chuck there will actually be 3 good series to watch.
Mattioli, If there were a K.I.T.T. Vs The General Lee film it would be cool. The important question is…who would be the new Daisy Duke and Bonnie K.I.T.T.'s Mechanic?
