click above image to view 2-minute Knight Rider preview video
We've claimed from the beginning that the new Knight Rider TV series is going to suck, and while we still believe that this is a not brand that'll hold up well to being updated, a new commercial on NBC at least gives us hope. Being nearly two minutes long, this new spot is more like a mini behind-the-scenes documentary in which the writer/producer of the show explains a few things and we're introduced to the new Michael Knight played by some ex-soap star named Justin Bruening. Bruening explains to the camera that his new series is not a remake, it's "a sequel of the original series." Well, sequels are always better than the original right? Follow the jump to view the video in full that contains a number of actual scenes from the upcoming 2-hour movie premiere. You can also check out the previously released 15-second and 30-second spots. Thanks for the tip, Phil!
[Source: YouTube]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Tommy @ Jan 9th 2008 1:12PM
that actually doesnt look that bad
Chad @ Jan 9th 2008 1:14PM
I own a new Mustang GT and even I don't like KITT being one. :P
C.W. @ Jan 9th 2008 1:14PM
actually... it looks kinda sweet now...
Esprit bird @ Jan 9th 2008 1:15PM
I can Imagen everyones reaction..."oh they brought back Knight Rider! hey did it not have a Firebird in it? what the hecks that riced out Mustang doing there? oh well, i wounder how the new Firebird looks....wait a second Pontiac dosent make it anymore? better go buy a G37 or something..." =)
Andy @ Jan 9th 2008 2:00PM
They are going to make a firebird very soon, its based off of the new camaro and look so much more raw.
http://images.highperformancepontiac.com/hotnews/hppp_0607_2009_trans_am_concept_z.jpg
G37 rocks!!! but might as well save up for a r35
Chad @ Jan 9th 2008 2:06PM
That link didn't look too bad actually. But I'd rather see a Bandit version than a KITT one. :)
philly @ Jan 9th 2008 1:18PM
was this a lame ford commercial or a knight rider trailer?! i couldn't tell...kitt should have been a koenigsegg ccx!
David(Postal) @ Jan 9th 2008 1:24PM
This actually looks like a fun movie.
jaykay @ Jan 9th 2008 1:25PM
NOTE: this is my opinion
1.) Hated the original series. The Hoff always annoyed me. I did enjoy the episodes with KARR though.
2.) Once again, product placement will be in the forefront of TV. When did art stop even pretending to be art and bend right the f*ck over for advertising dollars.
3.) Car looks cool.
Can it please be time to talk 'bout something else?
Hamud @ Jan 9th 2008 2:02PM
2.) Once again, product placement will be in the forefront of TV. When did art stop even pretending to be art and bend right the f*ck over for advertising dollars.
Let me guess... By the time TV was created...
dE @ Jan 9th 2008 1:25PM
This looks horrible. I'll be surprised if this commercial, er, tv series makes it past the third episode before the network pulls the plug. I'll try to make it through the 2-hour pilot, hopefully a re-run of the Golden Girls isn't playing at the same time though. ;)
Vik @ Jan 9th 2008 1:33PM
Some opinions / observations:
1. Just what's-his-face looks like a worse actor than the Hoff.
2. KITT's voice sucks.
3. I hope they keep some of the "camp" factor from the old show- that's part of what made it so appealing to people.
Stumper @ Jan 9th 2008 3:41PM
Gotta disagree you you there. That's Will Arnett, better known as Gob Bluth by people with a sense of humor (Arrested Development). That voice will be the highlight of the show for me. They'd better make KITT sarcastic
John R @ Jan 9th 2008 1:39PM
This looks awful. Should have been a 350Z. The mustang about as right for this role as a 19th century locomotive.
They screwed up the scanner light! How hard is it to get that right?!
Nick Holla @ Jan 9th 2008 1:47PM
The actor seems too pretty-boy for me. They need Jack Bauer behind the wheel or something similar to him.
Dev @ Jan 10th 2008 9:55AM
I agree... the car might just meet expectations (esp the voice which sounds more authoritative) but the actor is too lame.
omaxem @ Jan 9th 2008 1:50PM
" They never learn "
Wise words from KITT, right at the end of 2 minutes of suckiness. 2 hour special? No thanks
Aki @ Jan 9th 2008 2:13PM
Yeesh, that car just doesn't match Kitt.
Freestyle4x4f150 @ Jan 9th 2008 2:29PM
looks like it will be good especialy for Tv. The Mustang fits the part, this show looks like its trying to be a little more "realistic" than driving Mach 2 or what ever the original could do. We are on the verge of cars driving themselves.
Anyways whens "AIR WOLF" coming back also..lol
tanooki2003 @ Jan 9th 2008 2:29PM
To some of us aficionados of the original Knight Rider series this 2 minute trailer still does not impress me or change my opinion.
The main thing that will always stick in my side is the choice of cars. It's not so much that the Mustang is a junky car, it's more like the car of the original Knight Rider represented a more futuristic automobile, not some common everyday yawn retro car. It would almost be a smack in the face as if the original KITT was a 83 Chevy Impala or a 2 door Chevrolet Celebrity. Yeah now we all know the GM F body cars all suck and blah blah blah but being that 90% of all of the cars were ugly and boxy back then, the modified Trans Am was a refreshing sight for sore eyes. Also being at the single digits age back when the show first aired I always thought that car was so cool and it looked more space ship like. The dash in this Mustang could at least be digital or computerized instead of the original analog boring layout.
Now at least they could have Saleen'ed up the Mustang instead of ricing it out with everyday junk you can purchase at any custom online mod store. To me when I see the trailers I can't help it but to think that this show is totally tasteless and lacks originality. Whatever happen to special TV effects? Heck this makes the original Knight Rider or the Knight Rider 2010 movie much more interesting. Yeah I know that some people hate David Hasselhoff, say the acting sucks, blah blah blah. To me I can look past that and look at what the show used to represent. I hate to say this but this i can forsee will rank at the same level as Team Knight Rider, which flopped badly.
You know even the old TV show Viper had a much more interesting car than this. Can you remember all of the interesting morphing effects that car can do?