KNIGHT RIDER: THE TOPAZ CONNECTION

NITPICKS

January 28, 1983
SEASON 1, EPISODE 16
Production #57321
Filmed: January 5-13, 1983 (15)

Writer: .................... Stephen Katz
Director: .................. Alan Myerson

Note: Timecodes are based on DVD releases of the episodes (Region 1, NTSC).

CONTINUITY:

0:33:59
0:34:06

K.I.T.T. turns 180-degrees between shots as he backs out of the Semi trailer.

0:43:33
0:43:55

When the Bronco pulls out it has a license plate, but the plate disappears during the chase.

0:44:23
0:44:25
0:45:23

Lauren has an uncomfortable ride: Closeups with actress Jeanna Michaels show her on the passenger-side floor of the 4x4; her double is seated in back of the driver's side.

DASH:

K.I.T.T.:

STUNTS & DOUBLES:

0:31:10
0:31:38
0:31:45

Not David Hasselhoff.

0:43:17
0:45:46

Stunt doubles fight!

0:44:05

Doubles are getting away!

CREW:

0:08:21

The distinctive red-and-white Knight Rider crew trucks can be seen in the background.

0:17:34
0:29:59
0:30:51

The camera crew are reflected in K.I.T.T.'s shiny bodywork.

MISCELLANEOUS:

0:11:37

Product Placement: Escape Magazine is running Pontiac's 1983 'The Dream Takes Shape' Trans Am ad campaign.

0:17:31

This jet (Registered N664CL) previously appeared in the Pilot episode and A Plush Ride.

0:31:00

A cable coming into the car just behind David Hasselhoff.