neps: September 2004 Archives

For years Knight Rider Archive has been a vital destination to any fan of Knight Rider. With detailed episode descriptions, early drafts of scripts and an appreciation of Knight Rider above many, it constantly is a gem of the community. Up until recently it was offline, as it's creator Paul worked to move it onto it's own server after the free host it had been online decided to take over with popup adds.

To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Knight Rider, Knight Rider Archive has relaunched at it's own domain (finally!): knightriderarchive.com!

From the original thread:

For Everyone:

Unveiling the new and improved Knight Rider Archive -- now at www.knightriderarchive.com -- update your bookmarks!

It's been a long time coming, but the Knight Rider Archive now has its own domain. To celebrate its new home, and Knight Rider's 22nd Anniversary, I've started afresh with a big update, and I've also tidied the site up a little bit here and there. I hope nobody is disappointed!

NEW - 9/26/2004:

KNIGHT RIDER BIBLE / SCRIPTWRITER'S GUIDE
- The original production guide to Knight Rider
THE COMPETITION IS NO COMPETITION
- Rare 1982 promotional ad promoting the Pilot Episode
- (Special thanks to Joe Huth for the above items!)
FORGET ME NOT TRADE AD
- 1982 Hollywood Reporter ad promoting Forget Me Not
SPEED DEMONS
- Promotional Photo with David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare & K.I.T.T.
KNIGHT OF THE JUGGERNAUT
- Shooting Schedule available for download
VOODOO KNIGHT
- Studio Call Sheets available for download
NOT A DROP TO DRINK
- 1982 First Draft script by Hannah Shearer
HEARTS OF STONE
- 1982 4th Draft by Robert Foster
THE TOPAZ CONNECTION - 2nd DRAFT
THE TOPAZ CONNECTION - 4th DRAFT
- 1982 script by Stephen Katz
A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR
- First Draft script by Janis Hendler & Tom Greene
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 2nd DRAFT
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 3rd DRAFT
DIAMONDS AREN'T A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - 5th DRAFT
- 1983 script by Robert Foster & Robert W. Gilmer
SPEED DEMONS - 1st DRAFT
SPEED DEMONS - 2nd DRAFT
- 1983 script by Tom Greene & Janis Hendler
DEAD OF KNIGHT
- 1st Draft by Peter Baloff & David Wollert
CUSTOM MADE KILLER
- 1st Draft script by Burton Armus
BUY OUT
- 1st Draft by Gregory S. Dinallo
EPISODE GUIDE
Revised & updated, including:
- Production order -- filming dates now included for Seasons 1 and 2
- Extended cast lists for "Knight of the Phoenix" and "Soul Survivor"
- Additional trivia
- Added pictures
- Script-to-screen analysis

That's all for now. I'll be uploading some new stuff every two months (scripts, articles, etc. -- going bi-monthly should ensure that there is always something new to go online), but I am also putting together a news section dedicated to interviews and info about the new movie. When that's up and running, there will also be updates whenever there's something new to add!

A new design will be unveilled soon!

Keep Riding!!

- Paul

on this day 22 years ago the first episode of Knight Rider aired on NBC! Happy Birthday Knight Rider!

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A month after the Season 1 DVD set was released in the US, folks in Europe and Australia can now get their hands on this box set. The set which was released today contains all the extras from the Region 1 release. Commentary with Hasselhoff and Larson, documentaries, interactive KITT, Etc (there are mentions by some that the teasers are not included before every episode). The artwork has been changed from the Region 1 disc, and the episodes themselves are on Single sided discs, opposed to the double sided discs in the Region 1 release.

Universal-Playbacks Press Release:

CULT CRIMEFIGHTERS

- iconic TV series’ available for the first time on DVD boxset-
available to own from 13th September 2004

For the first time ever, Universal Playback is releasing DVD boxsets of four iconic TV series’: The A-Team, Knight Rider, Columbo and Magnum. Priced between £34.99 and £49.99 these cult boxsets are a must for any crimefighter fan.

Knight Rider

On 13th September, for the first time, this cult 80’s TV series is being released in boxset DVD format priced at £49.99. The 8 DVD set includes 21 episodes including Knight Rider 2000 and must-see bonus material. It offers over 19 hours of Knight Rider action. Knight Rider is a fantastic thrill-ride about a young man (international star David Hasselhoff) who fights crime with his super-advanced car, KITT - who has the ability to think and talk. Great action, great fun, great car!

Technical Information:

Audio Config: English 2.0 Mono
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Full Frame
Subtitles: English SDH
Certificate: 12
Region: 2 & 4

Extras:

"Knight of the Phoenix" – commentary with David Hasselhoff and writer / creator Glen Larson

Knight Moves – a look behind the stunts on the show

Knight Sounds – commentary with Stu Phillips, Main Theme / Series Composer and David Hasselhoff

Knight Rider: Under the Hood - a look at the super car: KITT, commentary with David Hasselhoff and Glen Larson

Stills Gallery – pictures from the television series

Blueprints Gallery – gallery of blueprint images used in the television show, including the mansion, Knight Industries HQ, the Knight Industries truck and KITT

K.I.T.T Owner's Manual - this interactive dash board allows the viewer to get behind the wheel and see what KITT is capable of

We'll be having a contest shortly giving away a couple of copies of the box set, so check back soon!

Our Region 1 Review

Region 2 up shortly!

Buy it at:
Amazon.co.uk £37.49
Play.com £37.99
Sendit.com £37.99

Vinny, who you may remember from earlier in the year as having Hasselhoff on the top of his KITT replica, has stopped by with some details on a new event. In conjunction with Universal Playback, his KITT has been hired to help promote it's release all this week.

From Our Forums:

Hi Guys,

Tomorrow, the 13th September is the official release for the season 1 Boxset release in the UK. My car is being used for all promotional advertising in the UK.
I will let you know each night, how it went. Tomorrow's schedule is lots of radio work with the car being used to create massive interest.
The following stations will be doind something Knight Rider related:

1: Virgin Radio
2: Radio 1
3: Radio 2
4: Heart FM
5: Captial FM

I don't know what they are planning exactly but it will be in the morning shows, i have a 6.45am start.
Loads more happening, i'll keep you informed.

Thanks

Vinny

Sounds great! Thanks to Vinny for giving us the heads up!