07 NBC KR KITT rumor...
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07 NBC KR KITT rumor...
Take this with a GIGANTIC grain of salt...
I spoke with Rob Louisell at a Little Rock car show... he claimed that George Barris approached him at the show...mentioned that he's talking to NBC/Univ. about the pilot, then asked if he would be up for using his replica in the production. Rob said the show would supposedly start out with the old T/A, then go to something "more futuristic"....
Who knows...
I spoke with Rob Louisell at a Little Rock car show... he claimed that George Barris approached him at the show...mentioned that he's talking to NBC/Univ. about the pilot, then asked if he would be up for using his replica in the production. Rob said the show would supposedly start out with the old T/A, then go to something "more futuristic"....
Who knows...
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That would be interesting considering Universal sanctioned George Barris on Michael Scheffe's behalf issuing a cease and desist order on making any more claims to designing the K.I.T.T. car or producing further replicas as well as the DeLorean from BTTF.
http://www.spencer1984.com/serendipity/ ... larms.html
Yes, I am aware Barris designed the SPM and Convertible modifications of KITT.
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http://www.spencer1984.com/serendipity/ ... larms.html
Yes, I am aware Barris designed the SPM and Convertible modifications of KITT.
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George Barris has a newly updated KITT replica in his shop. (or at least he did just a few months ago.) This is NOT the strange pseudo-SPM car that appeared on the Nick & Jessica show. It is far more authentic-looking with a complete dash. (I saw it up close and personal). It seems odd that Barris would want to ship a car cross-country rather than using one in his own garage. And it's unlikely (to me anyway) that Barris would admit that someone else had a better car.
Barris' car is a single-monitor dash; maybe they want to go with a season 1-2 dash and that's what Rob has?
As for Universal's sanctions... this is Hollywood. It's amazing how quickly studios can forgive and forget when they need something.
Barris' car is a single-monitor dash; maybe they want to go with a season 1-2 dash and that's what Rob has?
As for Universal's sanctions... this is Hollywood. It's amazing how quickly studios can forgive and forget when they need something.
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Interesting. So is this a more authentic looking Super Pursuit Mode replica? I still wish I knew what happened to the original SPM car from Season 4...could very well be stored away in someone's garage for all we know.Michael Pajaro wrote:George Barris has a newly updated KITT replica in his shop. (or at least he did just a few months ago.) This is NOT the strange pseudo-SPM car that appeared on the Nick & Jessica show. It is far more authentic-looking with a complete dash.
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Yes, yes, yes... hence the "take this with a grain of salt" disclaimer. Just going from what Rob told me.victor kros wrote:That would be interesting considering Universal sanctioned George Barris on Michael Scheffe's behalf issuing a cease and desist order on making any more claims to designing the K.I.T.T. car or producing further replicas as well as the DeLorean from BTTF.
http://www.spencer1984.com/serendipity/ ... larms.html
Yes, I am aware Barris designed the SPM and Convertible modifications of KITT.
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Another interesting bit is that Scheffe helped Rob out with this particular replica... namely helping with the design on a slightly revised nose.
According to Rob, he's totally gung-ho about his replica obtaining "screen-used" status. What I find odd is that NBC/Univ. would even go to Barris, seeing as how Rob is a license holder for KITT replicas. Maybe Barris is doing the updated KITT? Oh, lordy... I hope not!
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My understanding is that Rob has A license to make replicas, but not necessarily THE license to make replicas. Universal could authorize as many or few people as they like. And besides, if Barris makes a car for the show, then it isn't really a replica, is it? It IS KITT.
Looking back, this wouldn't be the first time time Barris "subcontracted out". For the KITT used in Benchwarmers, Barris' shop contacted me of all people looking for Knight Rider replica parts. I put them in touch with Don Colie who provided the hubcaps and steering wheel for the car.
So it's quite possible that the KITT Barris currently has isn't quite what Universal is looking for, and it's easier to bring in an existing car than make a new one.
Looking back, this wouldn't be the first time time Barris "subcontracted out". For the KITT used in Benchwarmers, Barris' shop contacted me of all people looking for Knight Rider replica parts. I put them in touch with Don Colie who provided the hubcaps and steering wheel for the car.
So it's quite possible that the KITT Barris currently has isn't quite what Universal is looking for, and it's easier to bring in an existing car than make a new one.
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...and just so you guys don't think I'm nuts, here are pics of Rob and Barris at the show together. The show was fun... I had NO clue there was going to be anything KR related there...
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8044
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8047
IF the car is gong to be used, I wonder if the autograph will play a pivotal role in the plot.
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8044
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8047
IF the car is gong to be used, I wonder if the autograph will play a pivotal role in the plot.
Here are pics of the car as mentioned...
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/0.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/1.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/2.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/3.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/4.jpg
http://img36.picoodle.com/img/img36/6/1 ... 493f30.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/0.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/1.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/2.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/3.jpg
http://www.laboratory3.com/post/4.jpg
http://img36.picoodle.com/img/img36/6/1 ... 493f30.jpg
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There he goes again. I guess if he's not actually writing "I created K.I.T.T.," then he's not technically saying he created the car.d_osborn wrote:...and just so you guys don't think I'm nuts, here are pics of Rob and Barris at the show together. The show was fun... I had NO clue there was going to be anything KR related there...
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8044
http://www.knightfoundation.net/07_b0ar ... php?t=8047
IF the car is gong to be used, I wonder if the autograph will play a pivotal role in the plot.
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