In 1982, David Hasselhoff was launched to stardom with the debut of the television series Knight Rider. Knight Rider was a story about a modern day Lone Ranger named Michael Knight who was formerly Officer Michael Long, until he was nearly killed in duty and resurrected by a group called FLAG (Foundation for the Law and Government).
FLAG was founded by billionaire Wilton Knight, who was a philanthropist and owner of Knight Industries. When Wilton Knight dies, Michael vows to continue his work.
Long had been shot in the face and needed reconstructive surgery, not just to improve his face, but to hide his old identity from the public. This was also used to explain why there were two different actors playing the same actor, because the pilot featured Larry Anderson as Knight, with David Hasselhoff replacing him.
For many, the actual star of the series was KITT, which stood for Knight Industries Two Thousand. KITT was a talking computer system that was attached to a Ford Firebird. KITT was popular due to the fact that he seemed to have his own personality. However, despite the show's popularity, it was cancelled after its fourth season.
There were three attempts to bring the series back after the cancellation. Two of which had Hasslehoff reprise his role as Michael Knight. However, no series was picked up and the third didn't have Hasselhoff at all. However, after the release of the 2007 Michael Bay film Transformers, NBC realized the potential that the series had once again. And so, production on an updated version of Knight Rider began, only it would not reboot the series, but instead be a sequel of sorts to the series.
The film is about Michael Traceur, the estranged son of Michael Knight who has been brought on by FLAG. Knight Rider will feature a new version of KITT as a brand new Ford Mustang. The film is set to serve as a backdoor pilot for a potential new series. KITT is to be voiced by Will Arnett, perhaps best known from Arrested Development and Blades of Glory.
The movie will have Justin Bruening as Michael Traceur and will feature the return of David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight. KITT is set to have updated features such as internet, GPS, self regeneration and damage repair. The television movie is set to debut February 17th on NBC.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Pep, Bob Seger's former drummer
By: classicseger | 11-07-2008
Is Pep Perrine Bob Seger's former drummer in the early years is he still living?I have heard many things about him.
Lil Kim
By: Giz | 11-07-2008
Lil Kim has a song with a reggae vibe and one of the versus says The Ill Na Na taste like Rum Punch..Does anyone know the name of that song and who the male artist is who does the reggae hook?
This months movies
By: DwagunDude | 11-07-2008
If you could only see one of the following movies which would it be, Dark Knight or Hellboy 2?
American idol trivia
By: lalavo | 11-07-2008
Which American Idol(Female) was in a fast food comercial where she was in a recording studio and the guys turned off the back groung sound as they were eating and she sounded horrible?My boyfriend thinks he is right all the time, but he says it's carrie underwood. He's wrong I hope
A forgotten Artist worth remembering.
By: Wise Ali | 11-07-2008
Am I the only person on the planet that remembers Tracy Bonham and how awsome her song "Mother Mother" was?
I am looking for information on a very old steel ...
By: mufflerldy | 11-07-2008
I am looking for information on a very old steel record that I have. It was made by William Henry Ramsbottom somewhere around 1930-1940 in New York City. If anyone knows anything about steel records or the preformer by answer me back.
Q&A Powered by:
Latest Art and Entertainment Articles
Take Care of Your Gold Watches
By: Tiraton Athiwat | 19/07/2008
The luster and warm tone of gold never appears to go off out of fashion and style. Rather with the years, it has become more appealing choice for the jewelry buyers and designers. Gold is the softest metal and if kept with proper care, it lasts forever. This is the reason that there has been much demand for the gold watches too.
W.C. Handy, the Quintessential Memphis Musician
By: Phoenix Delray | 19/07/2008
This article tells about some of the musicians in Memphis
The History of Memphis Blues Music
By: Phoenix Delray | 18/07/2008
This article discusses about the origin of the blues music in Memphis
Meet The Famous Musicians From Memphis
By: Phoenix Delray | 18/07/2008
This article tells more about the Memphis musicians.
7 Beatrix Potter Quotes to Celebrate a Childhood Favorite
By: Noel Jameson | 18/07/2008
Beatrix Potter wrote her way into the hearts of millions of children with her Peter Rabbit tales. While her body left us decades ago, her spirit and her legacy still live on. Let's commemorate this year's anniversary of her birth with these seven Beatrix Potter quotes.
Cigars: A Great Bachelorette Party Gift
By: Ann Knapp | 18/07/2008
Unlike many wedding customs, it's not so hard to get to the bottom of the origin of the bachelorette party. It's a fairly recent innovation, the result of the cross-breeding of the traditional bachelorette's tea
with the idea of the bachelor party, with a bit of the even-more-traditional bridal shower mixed in.
Get Going With Race Games
By: Ajeet Khurana | 17/07/2008
When you play racing games you probably feel happier because you really enjoy them. Physiologically playing a game can make us feel better because of the effects on the brain. It is amazing that people become addicted to these games because after all they are just entertainment option. However, when...
Online and Offline Car Race Games
By: Ajeet Khurana | 17/07/2008
If you want to play race car games then the best way to do so is to play online. The Internet is chock full of websites that have such sports so your best option is to search different websites and find the ones that you would love. Of course, there...
Art and Entertainment 
