Knight Rider Specials - Episode 1 ๐ Extended
: The "Autocruise" feature where K.I.T.T. drives himself was achieved by hiding a stunt driver in a specially modified seat.
Depending on the context of "Specials," you might be referring to these related first installments: Knight Rider 2000 (TV Movie 1991) - IMDb Knight Rider Specials - Episode 1
: Before David Hasselhoff's character undergoes surgery, the role of Michael Long was played by actor Larry Anderson , though Hasselhoff later dubbed over the lines. : The "Autocruise" feature where K
The primary "Special" often associated with the first installment of Knight Rider is the two-part pilot movie that launched the series on September 26, 1982. While it originally aired as a single two-hour television special, it is now typically split into two separate episodes for syndication. " Knight of the Phoenix " (Series Pilot) Original Air Date : September 26, 1982 Duration : 120 minutes (including commercials) Director : Daniel Haller Writer : Glen A. Larson (Series Creator) Core Plot & Origin Story The primary "Special" often associated with the first
: In this first outing, Michael is seen using a gun and K.I.T.T. requires a physical key for ignition, both of which were phased out as the series established Michael as a "technical pacifist" and K.I.T.T. as a keyless system. Other "Special" Interpretations