From Nissan To Pontiac: The History of Knight Rider

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Dive into the captivating origin story of "Knight Rider," the iconic 1980s show that brought us the legendary AI supercar, KITT, and the heroic Michael Knight. Discover how the show was conceived by Glen A. Larson, and the challenges of transforming an ordinary Pontiac Trans Am into an unforgettable crime-fighting partner. Meet the supporting cast who helped make Michael Knight's mission possible, and explore the enduring legacy of this beloved pop culture phenomenon.
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  • @juliusperseus8612
    @juliusperseus8612 13 днів тому +1

    Easily The Best Intro Music ever Made for a Tv Show Imho

  • @a.very.bored.truck.driver
    @a.very.bored.truck.driver 21 день тому +3

    Dont know why but YT started to reccomend me your videos just now in january 25 ...and i am happy it did. Great videos , love the energy

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  21 день тому

      Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.

  • @KRHExclusives
    @KRHExclusives 22 дні тому +1

    6:55 this is ONLY the kind of detail you would hear from us...nice job! I'm really impressed!

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  22 дні тому

      Thank you. I am a huge Knight Rider fan and also a huge fan and follower of the knight rider historians. You can probably tell from the information in the video.

  • @uzyoc
    @uzyoc 29 днів тому +2

    Just amazing!!! So many cars!!

  • @KRHExclusives
    @KRHExclusives 22 дні тому +1

    1:05 great shot of Richard/Dick Lindheim. We, The Knight Rider Historians, have taken notice of your video, and we like and highly appreciate it! Keep up the great work!

  • @BravelySuper
    @BravelySuper 25 днів тому

    You need more subs. How the hell aren't you more popular? I love this stuff. Absolute classic.

  • @latinelover24
    @latinelover24 23 дні тому

    just commenting for the algorithm. this is good content. subbed.

  • @BigMob05
    @BigMob05 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this One Double ReelTV👍🏾.

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad you liked it. Massive Knight Rider fan here.

    • @BigMob05
      @BigMob05 4 місяці тому

      @@DoubleReelTV I'm a fan also, because My older brother would look at this show in the 80's all the time, so naturally I liked it also. In The 90's My New show was VIPER. I even had the radio control model car. 👍🏾

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  4 місяці тому +1

      @@BigMob05 I've started rewatching Viper again after not seeing it in over 20 years and I'm really enjoying it just finished season 1. Love the Dodge Viper. I'll end up making a couple videos on it after rewatching all 4 seasons

    • @BigMob05
      @BigMob05 4 місяці тому +1

      @@DoubleReelTV Thank You in advance, and good to know 👍🏾.

    • @ReginaldTate-le6fe
      @ReginaldTate-le6fe 28 днів тому

      Could you PLEASE DO A review of the 1992 to 97 hit TV Series: Renegade with Lorenzo Lamas okay ​@@DoubleReelTV?

  • @andrewjames1817
    @andrewjames1817 21 день тому

    I loved knight boat

  • @sird2333
    @sird2333 17 днів тому

    Forget turbo boost. Super pursuit mode for the win!!!!

  • @Ysoserious1
    @Ysoserious1 18 днів тому +1

    April was no Bonnie

  • @jarrodprieto5841
    @jarrodprieto5841 21 день тому

    I have created a fan-made character based on that of KITT, with a lot of new and different features.

  • @1977TA
    @1977TA 20 днів тому +2

    Indeed April (Rebecca Holden) was confident, highly skilled, and dedicated to supporting Michael and KITT. Let's also be honest about the real reason she was brought in to replace Bonnie (Patricia McPherson). April's primary function was to bring sex appeal to the female technician role. She was a direct response to shows like 'Dallas' which featured beautiful, and sexy female characters. NBC hoped April would become a fan favorite among male viewers which would boost ratings. Unfortunately she did not have good chemistry with the cast and stood out as an obvious attempt to provide eye candy to the show.
    David Hasselhoff was not pleased with Patricia McPherson being fired. The two of them had grown to be close friends during the first season of the show. Hasselhoff was the biggest advocate for bringing Bonnie back. He threatened to not return for season 3 if Patricia was not given her job back. The studio caved and that's why Bonnie came back for the remainder of the series.

  • @Krahazik
    @Krahazik 28 днів тому +1

    Love the show. I feel attempts to reboot the show have always forgotten that lone ranger righting wrongs aspect of the show and thus why they never did as well along with other critical mistakes.

    • @billclay9489
      @billclay9489 28 днів тому

      thats a good point. Never saw it that way

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  27 днів тому +1

      100% agree, especially the 2008 reboot missed critical elements like you said the lone ranger righting wrongs and the relationship between KITT and Michael.

  • @gsxellence
    @gsxellence 25 днів тому

    Just crazy how GM/Pontiac once again killing itself to not refer to Kitt, as a Pontiac (crazy) .

  • @TNHFPRODUCTIONS987
    @TNHFPRODUCTIONS987 21 день тому

    Knight Rider 2008 aired on NBC for 17 episodes and it Stared Justin Bruening as Michael Knight the son of the original Michael Knight from 1982
    It was unfortunately cancelled after NBC decided to renew Heroes and Chuck instead and could not afford or risk renewing Knight because of less than stellar ratings
    This show features great action scenes and incredible special effects but I only consider the first 12 episodes because the ending of the 12th is bittersweet and it brings the story full circle and the last 5 seem like filler.

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  21 день тому +1

      I watched the show. It had potential imo but it lacked what made the original great.

    • @TNHFPRODUCTIONS987
      @TNHFPRODUCTIONS987 21 день тому

      @ I have the whole series on dvd it’s very expensive on EBay
      The first 12 episodes are the best and Val Kilmer as new Kitt was hilarious

  • @ECHSBACHS
    @ECHSBACHS 4 місяці тому +1

    : )

  • @mvd0072
    @mvd0072 21 день тому

    I immediately subscribed please make a video about maimi vice

    • @DoubleReelTV
      @DoubleReelTV  21 день тому +2

      @@mvd0072 thank you. Miami vice is on my shortlist of videos to make