KNIGHT RIDER S01EP01



S01EP01 – KNIGHT OF THE PHOENIX


Synopsis:

A dying millionaire rescues a badly wounded undercover police officer and gives him a new identity.


The scene where Michael found out he was going to be that man!


Episode info:

Number: Season 1, Episode 1
Airdate: Sunday Sep 26, 1982 at 20:00
Runtime: 120 minutes

Writer: Glen A. Larson
Director: Daniel Haller


Cast:

David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight

Edward Mulhare as Devon Miles

Special Guest Stars:

Richard Basehart as Wilton Knight

Vince Edwards as  Frank Wilson

Guest Stars:

Phyllis Davis as Tanya Walker

Richard Anderson as Dr. Ralph Wesley

Michael D. Roberts as Jackson

Bert Rosario as Brown

Pamela Susan Shoop as Maggie

Lance LeGault as Vernon Gray

Co Starring:

Shawn Southwick as Lonnie

Brian Cutler as Bar Manager

Alma Beltran as Luce

Tyler Murray as Sally

Ed Gilbert as Charles Acton

Ed Hooks as Guard

Barret Oliver as Buddy

Uncredited

Larry Anderson as Michael Long

Richard Basehart – voices narrator

Bill McKinney as Deputy

John Quade as Dolan

William Daniels voices K.I.T.T.

Charles Napier as Carney

Red West as Truck Driver

Dennis Fimple as Deputy


Besides the weapons included in KITT, Michael Knight rarely used any weapons of his own. His only weapon of choice was music, which can be heard throughout the series. The videos of the songs are listed below for your enjoyment!

Proud Mary (Rollin’ On The River) – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Take It Easy – The Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling – The Eagles
Carolina In My Mind  – James Taylor
Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac
Third Rate Romance – Amazing Rhythm Aces
Harden My Heart – Quarterflash
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benetar

I know what else you’re looking for! what would this site be without them? below, you will find clips of every turbo boost from the episode. enjoy!


First Turbo Boost Scene


Second Turbo Boost Scene


Third Turbo Boost Scene


Fourth Turbo Boost Scene


I’m still extracting data from kITT’s data banks and sifting through it accordingly. more knight rider data will be coming soon! until then, keep your scanners pealed!


KITT’s CPU