Originally Posted By knightnfrees Oh, and for those of you into some interesting trivia... David Hasselhoff who played Michael Knight was married to Catherine Hickland. They divorced. And for the last 15 years or so She has been married to an actor named...Michael Knight! Wacky, huh?
Originally Posted By cstephens knightnfrees wrote: > David Hasselhoff who played Michael Knight was married to Catherine Hickland. They divorced. And for the last 15 years or so She has been married to an actor named...Michael Knight! Actually, they separated and got divorced about a year or two ago, though they are apparently still friends. Michael Knight the actor was co-stars with Justin Bruening on AMC. /cs
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Now that IS wacky! knight...did you happen to work at a park with the initials U.S.? I actually recall a trip to Universal Studios (not called "Hollywood") back in the day where we ran across a KITT car that was able to speak to passers-by. Being a huge fan of Knight Rider I, of course, was thrilled. Somewhere in my collection of pictures I have a picture standing next to said car. I had the Knight Rider toy stunt set where you could launch KITT through the side of an 18-wheeler. Oh yes, I was a K.R. fanboy before fanboys existed!
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<Actually, they separated and got divorced about a year or two ago, though they are apparently still friends. Michael Knight the actor was co-stars with Justin Bruening on AMC.>> And thus the circle is now complete. <<knight...did you happen to work at a park with the initials U.S.?>> Why yes I did. I worked the KR attraction at USH for many years. It was quite fun speaking with guests from all around the world. The same questions came up quite a bit but I was able to keep it fresh and interesting. I miss it, but I look back at it with fond memories. <<I actually recall a trip to Universal Studios (not called "Hollywood") back in the day where we ran across a KITT car that was able to speak to passers-by.>> I did not know they had the car in FL. I had asked many a supervisor and they had told me the car wasn't there. Who knew? wahoo, did you get to sit inside KITT? Or were the doors closed? <<I had the Knight Rider toy stunt set where you could launch KITT through the side of an 18-wheeler. Oh yes, I was a K.R. fanboy before fanboys existed!>> Is that the Commtron crash set? A friend of mine has that in his collection somewhere.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper No, I didn't see it in Florida. Back in the day USH was just called Universal Studios (my trips there predated the Florida park). I lived in Southern California until 1984 and I saw it around '84. I don't recall getting to sit in it, but I think we could peek through the windows. Commtron sounds familiar. I think that was a casualty of a mother who didn't see the potential in saving old toys.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<No, I didn't see it in Florida. Back in the day USH was just called Universal Studios (my trips there predated the Florida park).>> Oooh, I gotchya. Yep, I remember those days. Back when the Tram Tour was 2 and a half hours long. Good times. <<I saw it around '84. I don't recall getting to sit in it, but I think we could peek through the windows.>> 1984, I wasn't working there yet. It wasn't until 1990 that I gave KITT his dulcet tones. ...yeah, the car was there on display for a looong time. 1983 - 1997 (USH pulled out his vocal cords in 1995).
Originally Posted By knightnfrees As far as the new show, I'm curious if it can hold the same mystique that the orignal KR had early on.
Originally Posted By avromark Now the only things I recall about KITT in universal (and yep I have my photo by and in KITT). A KITT didn't sound like KITT and didn't have the same wit, and b. KITT looked slightly different inside (at least according to my memory). Was the car used one of the ones used in filming or a mock up? I also remember wondering why KITT sat surrounded by water.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<A KITT didn't sound like KITT and didn't have the same wit, >> In the later years, Universal would put folks on the mic to fill a spot. Unfortunately, they didn't care much as far as quality goes. I know in my early years of doing it, we had a solid stable of people who worked on the voice and the character...keeping it close to KITT's voice, wit and personality. << b. KITT looked slightly different inside (at least according to my memory).>> There were two cars that were switched out over the years...One was from the 3rd season of KR and one that was specially made for the Brisbane Expo in 1988. <<I also remember wondering why KITT sat surrounded by water.>> Well, there are two answers to that. I would answer, "it made a nice photo spot." KITT would answer, "It keeps small children from climbing all over me."
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Yes, the tram tour did go on forever. That was one of my disappointments about going to Universal Orlando for the first time. The "tram tour" they had there (which is long gone) was absolutely lame. My guess is that they said, "well, we should probably have a tram." And someone said..."ok...we'll just cruise down a couple of midways and be done." It was brutal.
Originally Posted By avromark I *loved* the Cylon part of the TRAM tour, oh the good ole days They used to have this area with props you could walk through remember those?
Originally Posted By DVC_dad KITT was a Trans Am , well more or less, which GM no longer makes. I would rather KITT be a Corvette, in actuality, there are so many more Mustangs on the road that it makes more sense to use a car that a larger number of potential viewers will identify with. But imagine a FORD GT as KITT. Now that would do.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Well, this goes back to the late 70s but I have fond memories of climbing on a huge telephone and sitting in a huge chair from Lily Tomlin's "Incredible Shrinking Woman" film. I have dim memories of a portion of the tram tour where there was a "landslide" where rocks/boulders rolled down the hill toward the tram only to somehow be thwarted by the bionic man. I remember "lifting" a fan that had some type of pneumatics system. The Conan show, etc. All great, kitschy attractions far removed from Terminator, Jurassic Park, etc.
Originally Posted By avromark I say just make KITT a Highlander Limited, I already have the camera part, what else does KITT need? So what if he's not black Well the Camaro will be going into production soon. I forget but either Oshawa #1 or Oshawa #2 is tooling up to produce it. Oshawa T3 is tooling up to make the Silverado SS in addition to the Sierra Denali.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Avro are those plants in Canada? And where have you been lately. Good to see you again.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees <<The Conan show>> I really liked the Conan Show. Working there, I met some really nice folks..down to earth type of guys. Screen Test Comedy Theatre...Miami Vice Action Spectacular...the orignal western stunt show...Yep, I know whatchya mean.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I found a site called thestudiotour and had a little trip down memory line. Other attractions from the late 70s-early 80s: Runaway Train, Burning House, Ice Tunnel, Battle of Galactica. Two shows: Airport '77 (where audience members participate in recreating the show and it was taped and replayed) as well as the Bionic Man Testing Center. When I saw that set I was reminded that I actually got to be one of the chosen volunteers in that "show". Wow, what a time warp I had. Interesting note: Super-agent started his "Hollywood" career as a tour guide on the tram tour.
Originally Posted By avromark Work, Chicago, Toronto, etc been doing some contract work in Southfield lately. Been unofficially offered a job. May relocate, haven't decided. The train I don't remember. I love retro USH, kid brother doesn't know what he's missed. Maybe I look through rose coloured glasses. Then again I'm currently enjoying some time off watching Galactica 1980 on the other monitor, so what do I know. I wish they had Daniel or whatever his name as the voice of KITT, KITT doesn't feel the same, but I don't mind "Michael Tracer" from what I've seen. This Knight Rider definitely feels way more like the original KR. I'm guessing they're ignoring the Knight 4000 and Team Knightrider in this continuity eh?
