Knight Rider - Original Development & Pilot Episode Discussion Thread

[DreadShamus]

The FBI agent is a lesbian? Is that somehow important? lol

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Not like a transformer, just ripples along with a change of look.

what color?

[KryptonSite]

Maybe it is important, so we know not to expect any romance between her and Mike Traceur or "love triangles" that will make us want to blow our brains out.

I'm reaching, really... I don't know why it's important either... then again, some characters (Renee Montoya from the Batman comics, Marissa on the OC, Paige on Degrassi) only finally become interesting once they become lesbians. Haha.

[DreadShamus]

LMAO! I have no clue who those others are, but Renee was awesome cuz she was an alcoholic who used to bang Batwoman :D

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OMG! He put up tie died gays holding hands when he asked! HAHA

[STFanatic]

The FBI agent is a lesbian? Is that somehow important? lol

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what color?

The first time it changed it was a silver/grey, but it changed the hood scoop and rear wind wing plus some other details. The change of color at the casino it was purplish.
I had to do a quick rewind to double check.

(I really - really need HDTV :( )

[DreadShamus]

The first time it changed it was a silver/grey, but it changed the hood scoop and rear wind wing plus some other details. The change of color at the casino it was purplish.
I had to do a quick rewind to double check.

(I really - really need HDTV :( )

Thank ya. HDTV would be nice.

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Ewwwwww! Don't dis on Brock! He is a badass!

[KryptonSite]

490 people reading "Other TV Shows"... dang, maybe I should've given this its own topic already...

or at the very least I hope these people swing by KITTSite (http://www.kittsite.com) (plug plug!)...

[DreadShamus]

Well at least the FBI agent is a complete dumbass

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490 people reading "Other TV Shows"... dang, maybe I should've given this its own topic already...

or at the very least I hope these people swing by KITTSite (http://www.kittsite.com) (plug plug!)...

I was surprised you hadn't

[KryptonSite]

I didn't want to in case the show didn't go to series... and was worried it'd be unfair to, say, Chuck fans who don't have their own section yet. Though now I'm thinking maybe I should get a forum thing set up before the show's over... haha... though that might be too confusing.

[PHOENIXZERO]

Too.... Many...... Commercials....

[DreadShamus]

Too.... Many...... Commercials....

Yeah, this isn't really a movie... It'll end up just over an hour with all these commercials.

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I didn't want to in case the show didn't go to series... and was worried it'd be unfair to, say, Chuck fans who don't have their own section yet. Though now I'm thinking maybe I should get a forum thing set up before the show's over... haha... though that might be too confusing.

Isn't it already a definite for series?

[KryptonSite]

If the ratings suck, it wouldn't be :)

[jimmyolsenblues]

I miss me some David Hasselhoff right now.
But its not bad.

[KryptonSite]

I miss me some David Hasselhoff right now.
But its not bad.

Keep watching...

[PHOENIXZERO]

I guess disabling wireless communications was impossible....

[DreadShamus]

Jeez, we do need some Knight... cuz these people are all morons.

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I guess disabling wireless communications was impossible....

HUSH YOU!:D

[STFanatic]

O M G :eek:

[DreadShamus]

OMG! KITT went from romantic to perv!!!!!!!!!!

Val Kilmer is KITT's voice? For really?

[STFanatic]

Maybe the Montecito is the center of the NBC Universe. Several shows have filmed there. Las Vegas, Heroes, Days, Knight Rider..... probably more. :lol:

And Crossing Jordon. ;)

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I vote for an episode forum next episode, at least for a trial period ;)

[DreadShamus]

Pacifist Saviors of the World. lame

[KryptonSite]

So for those of you reading this, should I give Knight Rider its own forum topic before it's done airing on the East Coast, or do you think I should hold off?

(Fortunately there are some other K-Site mods in this thread so I'm not doing it behind anyone's back, haha)

[DreadShamus]

Montecito is an NBC creation yes? Its not a real place.

[jimmyolsenblues]

more forums more better

[DreadShamus]

That Was Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Well we definitely need a voting thread 1-10

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His mother's death was kind of weak.

[STFanatic]

So that is who the funeral is for.

[DreadShamus]

Anyone know if Val is willing to keep doing the KITT voice if it goes series?

[KryptonSite]

Might wanna do a voting thread over here ---> http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=344

Other mods, if you're reading this, hope to see you there :)

[DreadShamus]

So that is who the funeral is for.

Yeah, guess this might cause an original Michael Knight cameo?

[STFanatic]

Montecito is an NBC creation yes? Its not a real place.

Yes, it is an NBC creation, there is no real Monticito casino hotel.

[DreadShamus]

OH! Was that him not recognizing his dad or a snub?

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These commercials are funny!

[STFanatic]

I like the Kitt car commercials too. Awwwww... Angst between Ford cars & Kitt :lol:

[Randy G.]

Aha! It's The Hoff! http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8274/yay0vh.gif

[jimmyolsenblues]

MONEY!
Now I am happy!

[DreadShamus]

I like the Kitt car commercials too. Awwwww... Angst between Ford cars & Kitt :lol:

KITT wants some Focus.

[jimmyolsenblues]

he looks great.

[DreadShamus]

he looks great.

No vodka and hamburgers before this shoot

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I hope so too. The original Michael Knight as a member of the foundation. AWESOME!

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Did they explain how his mechanic wasn't killed? What happened to those crims?

[STFanatic]

From a plane! WOW!

[DreadShamus]

That was an all around incredible ending.


YES!

[jimmyolsenblues]

I want to see next week's episode, when does it normally air?

[KryptonSite]

I want to see next week's episode, when does it normally air?

Fall 2008, if this pilot does well.

I've set up a poll thread; I'm curious to see how everyone rates it... will it suck or not, and all that.

[STFanatic]

For an origin story I really liked it.

Now, how about a line up like Chuck - Heroes - Knight Rider :D

Or better yet, put it on Saturday when there is absolutely nothing on.

[DreadShamus]

Fall 2008, if this pilot does well.

I've set up a poll thread; I'm curious to see how everyone rates it... will it suck or not, and all that.
FALL? FRICKIN FALL! NO! SUMMER RELEASE! DAMNIT! I ARE ANGERED NOW!

[MidgardDragon]

Holy crap that was actually really awesome. It will be a real shame if this doesn't get picked up for a series. If it does get picked up, I *beg* NBC to let them do it right and not rush it causing a Bionic Woman type disaster.

[Randy G.]

If they bring back Bonnie for a cameo appearance, I may just sh*# myself. :eek: :rotfl:

[DreadShamus]

Awww, I'm surprised Bonnie wasn't the mom. LMAO

Monday nights will be Knight Rider/Heroes. You think?

[KryptonSite]

That would be a great combo, although what would happen to Chuck?

It's too bad they can't have a Chuck/Knight Rider/Heroes night, but 10PM might be too late for Heroes. I know NBC has had trouble finding something to go in that slot.

I also heard rumors that NBC is only going to put reality crap in the 8PM hour, which would mean none of the above would work :(

Hey Randy G, did you want to move the Creative Endeavours for KR into this forum?

[Randy G.]

Sure! :p

[KryptonSite]

I wish Bonnie had been the mother, for a little continuity... though who I really think should've been the mother would have been Stevie Mason. Though, that might not have fit in with the movie's plot for the obvious reasons... it seemed that Michael truly loved her and there was a period of time there where they didn't speak, before she died, that would have been a chance for her to have a child.

I saw a photo of Patricia McPherson (Bonnie) at a convention a year or two ago and she looks almost the same! She'd be a welcome guest. Heck, even April or RC3 would be fun to see again.

It's really too bad that Edward Mulhare has passed. Did the pilot make reference to him in any way?

[krpto]

For an origin story I really liked it.

Now, how about a line up like Chuck - Heroes - Knight Rider :D

Or better yet, put it on Saturday when there is absolutely nothing on.



That would be great.

[MidgardDragon]

Since Journeyman is (unfortuantely) gone, I could go for Chuck-Heroes-Knight Rider. However, the 10 PM timeslot on Monday is nearly impossible for a new show to fill. And I don't think Chuck or Heroes could survive at 10 either. I think Heroes and Knight Rider woudl be better, and put Chuck on a different night. I love Chuck but it's not exactly an appropriate lead in for Heroes and it's got a large enough fan base to survive on its own now.

[STFanatic]

I saw a photo of Patricia McPherson (Bonnie) at a convention a year or two ago and she looks almost the same! She'd be a welcome guest. Heck, even April or RC3 would be fun to see again.


Even the name "Patricia McPherson" used to make me all tingly back on the original series :p

She still looks great to me ;)

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/Startrekfanatic/morestuff/th_PatriciaMcPherson.jpg (http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/Startrekfanatic/morestuff/PatriciaMcPherson.jpg)

[krpto]

Craig if this does get turned into a new series do you think they will release this pilot movie on dvd during the summer or wait till they have made a complete first season.

[KryptonSite]

That would be more of a question for Gord at TVShowsOnDVD.com. NBC has released stuff like this early before... like when they put out the Battlestar Galactica miniseries.

I think an early DVD would be good business.

[STFanatic]

OK, be honest, did anyone else sign up to win the Mustang (or one of the other cars)?

I did ;)

[krpto]

nope mostly because my dad would kill me if I somehow won a ford since owning a ford is a sin in his house.

[STFanatic]

You could always put it on eBay ;)

[Antithesis]

OK, be honest, did anyone else sign up to win the Mustang (or one of the other cars)?

I did ;)

I definately did.

I'm so glad this went well. I was so afraid we'd have another Knight Rider 2000 or Team Knight Rider, but this definately fit the spirit of the original better than those two.

[Firehawk896]

I registered all 4 times

[krpto]

what was everyones favorite lines from tonight? I have a quote thread already started for us.

[KryptonSite]

So was it me or were the final moments of the "movie" the best part of the episode? Having the plane reminded me of the FLAG truck, and the cast seemed united... even Mike's roommate (whose name I don't even remember catching) was there for comic relief.

Really, the only one who didn't seem to work for me was the "Sarah Graiman" character. I know it's for the sexual tension/sex appeal factor; I just felt that it's unnecessary and gets in the way of "one man can make a difference."

[Randy G.]

I know what you mean. Does every series have to have something like that to get on television? I couldn't believe the cheesy dialogue her & Mike had over the whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing. She's supposed to be a College Professor right? I can see that dialogue taking place, if they were just in high school or something.

[PHOENIXZERO]

So was it me or were the final moments of the "movie" the best part of the episode? Having the plane reminded me of the FLAG truck, and the cast seemed united... even Mike's roommate (whose name I don't even remember catching) was there for comic relief.

Really, the only one who didn't seem to work for me was the "Sarah Graiman" character. I know it's for the sexual tension/sex appeal factor; I just felt that it's unnecessary and gets in the way of "one man can make a difference."

He didn't want to hurt her feelings as to why they really broke up, it was because of the mole, it creeped him out. Same thing with with Carrie Rivai/Sydney Tamiia Poitier, I didn't even notice that thing on the side of her head by her eye until the I was watching it, then it's all I could see every time they showed her face. Same thing with Adrianne Palicki when she was on Smallville, just rather distracting. Shallow? Yeah, I know...

Personally, Mike's friend is rather expendable and I really hope they don't go with any triangles and similar drama crap with Sarah and Mike.

[TMLS]

This is the closest thing I can find to a general discussion thread, soooo...

Had a bizarre experience on a visit to Liverpool recently. Was driving around trying to find somewhere to park when out of the corner of my eye spotted the original KITT driving down the road! Came straight past us, was so strange to see it just driving about! I'm sure it was a replica but boy, did that car still look fantastic even in this day and age.

[slayfan]

Wow that is cool. Actuall I think the original KITT still holds up today as looking awesome. When I rewatch the old show I still think the car looks totally hot and if GM had of gotten on board with the show they could have easily used the original. Too bad GM is so short sighted because as loyal as I've always been to them, Ford scored major points in my book for stepping up and backing the show. (Okay you can tell i'm a girl who doesn't care about the quality of my car or other things guys would factor in, if the most important feature of a car company is if they back my favotire tv show from when I was a kid.:)

[Exodus2000]

I saw this little interview piece from David Boreanaz...its just a part of it....I thought it was funny:

The former Buffy and Angel actor also revealed that he is unimpressed by NBC's Heroes and plans for a new series of Knight Rider, which will go out against Bones later this month.

Asked to name the most overrated show on TV, he said: "Heroes. We were doin' that in '97 with Buffy. I love all the people on Heroes, I know all the actors, but I think it's overrated. I personally don't get it. Should I go down my list of overrated shows that are coming out? Knight Rider, please, don't give it a chance. Who cares about a car that can talk? I did - in the '80s."

[krpto]

I saw this little interview piece from David Boreanaz...its just a part of it....I thought it was funny:

The former Buffy and Angel actor also revealed that he is unimpressed by NBC's Heroes and plans for a new series of Knight Rider, which will go out against Bones later this month.

Asked to name the most overrated show on TV, he said: "Heroes. We were doin' that in '97 with Buffy. I love all the people on Heroes, I know all the actors, but I think it's overrated. I personally don't get it. Should I go down my list of overrated shows that are coming out? Knight Rider, please, don't give it a chance. Who cares about a car that can talk? I did - in the '80s."


Funny the only role I have watched more then 5 minutes of David B in was when he did the voice work in Justice League new fronteir. If any show is over rated its Buffy, Angel and Bones but hey I am sure their are people that love all those shows.

[PHOENIXZERO]

I'm fairly sure those are just jabs at the shows because they're competition, especially Knight Rider which is going to be going head to head with Bones.