Category Archives: Original Series

Happy Birthday, David Hasselhoff!

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

David Hasselhoff celebrates his birthday today! On behalf of Knight Rider fans around the world, The Knight Rider Archive sends best wishes for the day. To see how Michael Knight celebrated his birthday in 1985, click here!

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Happy Birthday, Rebecca Holden!

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

Many Happy Returns to Rebecca Holden, the Second Season’s resident cybertechnician April Curtis, who celebrates her birthday today! I’m sure Knight Rider fans the world over will join the Knight Rider Archive in wishing her a great day!

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On This Day: 1984

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

Today marks the anniversary of the end of Knight Rider‘s second season, which concluded with the episode Big Iron. That show saw Michael and K.I.T.T. investigate the theft of heavy construction equipment — the “Big Iron” of the title — … Continue reading →

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On This Day: 1983

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

25 years ago today Knight Rider‘s first season drew to a close with Short Notice, guest-starring William Smith and Robin Curtis. The episode is kind of a neat book-end to the first year, demonstrating the problems that Michael’s secret identity … Continue reading →

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On This Day: 1985

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

23 years ago today saw the original series’ third season draw to a close with the airing of Circus Knights. The show was actually filmed 6 months earlier (directly after Knight of the Chameleon) but was held back to the … Continue reading →

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On This Day: 1983

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

April 29th, 1983 was a Friday, and it saw the first-run broadcast of Nobody Does It Better. In that one, Michael investigates a case of industrial espionage in the video game industry and crosses paths with an inexperienced private eye. … Continue reading →

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Knight Rider Guest Star Passes Away…

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

Stanley Kamel, who guest-starred in the Knight Rider episode Dead of Knight as Sonny Martin, passed away at his home in Hollywood on Tuesday. He was 65. Kamel enjoyed nearly 40 years as a TV regular, appearing in hundreds of … Continue reading →

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On This Day: 1984

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

24 years ago today saw the first screening of Knight Rider episode Mouth of the Snake. The two-hour special was conceived as a backdoor pilot for the character of David Dalton (played by L. Charles Taylor), who would eventually get … Continue reading →

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Remembering Edward Mulhare

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

Today would have been Edward Mulhare’s 85th birthday. The actor, who passed away in 1997 at the age of 74, is still in our thoughts. You can read more about Edward, including biographical and filmography information, at his cast page.

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George Barris Designs Sell for $500

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Paul Nuthall

A sheet of designs by George Barris that blueprint K.I.T.T.’s Fourth Season Convertible upgrade have sold at auction for just $500. The 17″ x 14″ design art (dated April 1985) from the George Barris Archive featured a series of 12 … Continue reading →

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