Knight Rider (1982-1986)

[Skipper Duke]

9 hours ago, HossC said:

No, both of mine are by a company called Playback (they also distribute a lot of UK TV shows on DVD). It looks like the new one is a 20 disc set by a company called Fabulous.

 

Wow!

[Skipper Duke]

12 hours ago, HossC said:

No, both of mine are by a company called Playback (they also distribute a lot of UK TV shows on DVD). It looks like the new one is a 20 disc set by a company called Fabulous.

 

HossC... I wonder why so many different companies and so many different disc set numbers.

[HossC]

7 hours ago, Skipper Duke said:

HossC... I wonder why so many different companies and so many different disc set numbers.

There are probably several reasons. Firstly, I think my set came out in 2011 (it might be a later repackage as the original used full-size cases and mine uses the slimmer ones), so the distribution companies likely only have a certain number of years in their contract. When the new company takes over, they realise they can reduce their costs by compressing the video and squeezing more episodes onto fewer discs (mine has three episodes per disc like my Dukes set). Secondly, the US and Europe use different TV systems (NTSC and PAL), so the TV shows have to be converted when they cross the Atlantic.

[Skipper Duke]

54 minutes ago, HossC said:

There are probably several reasons. Firstly, I think my set came out in 2011 (it might be a later repackage as the original used full-size cases and mine uses the slimmer ones), so the distribution companies likely only have a certain number of years in their contract. When the new company takes over, they realise they can reduce their costs by compressing the video and squeezing more episodes onto fewer discs (mine has three episodes per disc like my Dukes set). Secondly, the US and Europe use different TV systems (NTSC and PAL), so the TV shows have to be converted when they cross the Atlantic.

Oh my goodness wow!

[Skipper Duke]

55 minutes ago, HossC said:

There are probably several reasons. Firstly, I think my set came out in 2011 (it might be a later repackage as the original used full-size cases and mine uses the slimmer ones), so the distribution companies likely only have a certain number of years in their contract. When the new company takes over, they realise they can reduce their costs by compressing the video and squeezing more episodes onto fewer discs (mine has three episodes per disc like my Dukes set). Secondly, the US and Europe use different TV systems (NTSC and PAL), so the TV shows have to be converted when they cross the Atlantic.

How are yours laid out? Mine from Mill Creek Entertainment have slip cases. Pieces of cardboard with the discs in them. They pack 'em so you can see the Season number and disc number. The first sleeve of Season 1 is Season 1 Disc 1 and 2. Number 2 is in the back of number 1 and so on. That's how Mill Creek packed them.

[HossC]

Slim plastic DVD cases with two discs per case.

[Skipper Duke]

On 2/15/2025 at 7:05 AM, HossC said:

Slim plastic DVD cases with two discs per case.

Wow!

[Skipper Duke]

The song from Season 1 played during the race in Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

https://youtu.be/4dOsbsuhYGQ?si=XE0A735gZWQg8Ok2

[Skipper Duke]

Anyone else get sad when that battering ram vehicle the Jaggernaut destroyed KITT after that truck sprayed him with deneutralizer? 😢 

Edited November 29, 2025 by Skipper Duke

[Skipper Duke]

Season 1 on TV Stunter's new channel.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAp206z_BDsSEL3dskDaKFTmLh69i9I2V&si=Jleh833GxGXvUgR7

[Skipper Duke]

Knight Rider Season 1 Knight of the Phoenix.

Michael Long:"Give it to me!" ❤️ 

Tonya (Pulling gun out on him.):"I intend to!" 😢

[Road Pirate]

I own the complete series on DVD as well as Knight Rider 2000 the tv movie from 91 but sadly that's a region 2 dvd so I e only been able to watch it a couple times. My brother actually bought me a Michael Knight "Tubz" over the weekend. They're like these officially licensed ducks based on characters 

[Skipper Duke]

1 minute ago, Road Pirate said:

I own the complete series on DVD as well as Knight Rider 2000 the tv movie from 91 but sadly that's a region 2 dvd so I e only been able to watch it a couple times. My brother actually bought me a Michael Knight "Tubz" over the weekend. They're like these officially licensed ducks based on characters 

That sounds cool. Is it like one of those Funko Pops type things?

[Road Pirate]

Yeah basically. If you get a chance look up "Tubbz" also known as cosplaying ducks lol Basically if pop figures were ducks. 

[Skipper Duke]

Just now, Road Pirate said:

Yeah basically. If you get a chance look up "Tubbz" also known as cosplaying ducks lol Basically if pop figures were ducks. 

I'm outta reactions. But I love this post. So here ya go. ❤️ 

[HossC]

A company called WheelHouseTV is making a 5-part, 5-hour documentary called "Knight Rider: Declassified". It's set to feature interviews and behind-the-scene footage from the 1980s show, and then be released on a limited blu-ray and streaming. The weird thing is that the interviewees include John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach. More info here.

[Skipper Duke]

8 minutes ago, HossC said:

A company called WheelHouseTV is making a 5-part, 5-hour documentary called "Knight Rider: Declassified". It's set to feature interviews and behind-the-scene footage from the 1980s show, and then be released on a limited blu-ray and streaming. The weird thing is that the interviewees include John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach. More info here.

HossC Wow! 😲