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Knight Rider: The Complete Series

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I realize a lot of people out there don't like Knight Rider, but this review isn't for them! (They shouldn't even be looking at this product description if they're not interested in the show.) Apparently enough people DO like the show, since there's a new Knight Rider series airing on NBC and the release of this new boxed set.

The box is awesome...at least until the shrinkwrap is removed (reason why in a moment). This is by far one of the coolest box designs for a DVD set. Press a button at the lower-right, and a red LED scanner effect turns on with a few (very short) seconds of the show's theme music. I do think Universal should have spent a few pennies more to lengthen the audio sample. It would also have been "neater" if the effect was triggered by opening the box rather than by a push-button switch, even if it means giving up the demo "Try Me" feature for people who haven't purchased it yet.

The bad news about the packaging is a cardstock sheet on the back which is NOT affixed to the box. (Normally this kind of artwork is attached with glue dots, but not this time.) There are printed instructions for changing the LED batteries on the back of this card, and it's too big to fit inside the box after opening. So...what to do with it?? Battery instructions (and possibly a disc index) should have been printed on a card attached to the inside of the box, and the outer cardstock should have been attached to the box. Why is this an issue? Well, I for one consider packaging to be part of the product, not simply a "container" for the discs.

The discs themselves are in slim DVD cases, two discs per case, and they're single-sided encodings! Finally, fans can watch Knight Rider episodes on DVD without the technical flaws and stalls inherent with double-sided discs. There are also lots of bonus features not included with the original releases. Notably missing from the bonus features, however, are bloopers, gag reels, and NBC promotional spots. Since the size and price of this item clearly suggests it being targeted at fans, material that fans would be interested in (such as outtakes, interviews, KITT guest spots and cameos, etc.) would have been a nice addition, even at a slightly higher price.

If you're a fan of the show and haven't bought the individual season DVDs yet, get this set instead. If you've already bought the individual seasons (as I had), get this set anyway to replace the inferior double-sided discs. Even with this set's shortcomings, it's still nicely done.

Having appreciated this series since forever, I was most pleased to acquire this comprehensive video codex for timelessly stimulating entertainment at one's leisure.

Cruising in recently to The Haunted Noctuary is the Complete Knight Rider collection, which could also be veritably named The Ultimate Collection, and The Knight Rider Codex, for it is just perfection; and here is why:

Every episode is preserved in this impressive attaché case-like sleek, glossy black box* shaped ever so slightly like the front end of KITT's front fender, complete with scanner, activated by pressing a button, which is accompanied by the theme. An overall futuristic impression. Already a gratifying experience which just gets better and better.

The DVD's & cases themselves are presented in slim, elegant black splendor, whereupon engaging the main menu, snippets of the series play along with the characteristic scanner moving with ones selection. Full descriptions on back in digital font, framed by a computer chip like border. The episodes are crisp and clear, with great sound quality,

Special features include interviews with cast and crew (The Hoff, series creator Glen A. Larson (who go at each other in an amusing repartee}, composer Don Peake, & stunt coordinator Andy Gill); an "owners manual" ("Autonomicon", detailing the various functions on KITT's interactive dashboard}; stills gallery, blueprints (of KITT, several sets, and The Knight Foundation Mansion, or the "Hassel Castle", for those so inclined; actually "Greystone"); and the forgettable film 'Knight Rider 2000' (which proves to be the "Addams Family Reunion" of this series).

So follow the adventures of this secretive vigilante (a veritable modern Black Knight**), and the wonder car KITT into the future of all possibilities.

KNIGHT IS RIGHT!

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* The card stock description attached lightly on the back should be removed carefully and preserved separately.
** It is interesting to note many of the parallels between Knight Rider and The Black Knight Batman {which incidentally, was never intended by creator Bob Kane to be so goofy as portrayed by the Adam West variation; but more akin to Tim Burton's portrayal}.

I was browsing Amazon tv & movies section when I saw "knight rider - the complete series" and it was like a dream come true all of the episodes in one complete box.

The box is great I love the kitt light but the timing is too short as it only lights up for approx. 7 seconds it should have been a little longer.

Growing up in a small community back in the days when knight rider aired I was a kid at the time and seeing this magnificient car which can talk and drive on its own was so exciting for me, when I would go shopping with my mom I would always look out for a toy car like KITT.

I remember I went to an electronics store and purchased a KITT light and installed it in our car and everywhere we go I would want the light on otherwise I would cry and misbehave, I would pretend that our car is KITT and would hum along the knight rider theme song.

I love the product and the packaging and would advise anyone thinking about buying to just buy it you will not regret it.....

This was one of the best shows of the 80's if not the best and while I have all four on DVD I am going to get this set because it is what it is. The show was about a man and his talking car K.I.T.T. While talking cars are getting closer to reality with GPS and things their will never be another show like this. I want to take a minute and say that the New Knight Rider is AWSOME and people just need to give it a chance it will hit it's stride. You know this isn't the only set coming out in a big set on the 21st of October. The Incredible Hulk is coming out the exact same way. So next week let's all reve up and help Knight Rider.

I got this late last year at a steal of a deal during the Black Friday Sale!I paid almost $48 including shipping & handling!!! Well worth the money spent & I even received this on Christmas Eve! What a Christmas present!
It is a glossy blackbox with a red light which goes back & forth & a little bit of the Knight Rider theme plays when you press the button.
The box opens to reveal all 24 discs for the entire 84 episodes during four year run of the series. Be advised that this set does not contain those dreaded double-sided discs that were used during the initial release of the series on dvd! A definite plus!
Episode highlights that should not be missed are which happen to be my personal favourites of the "top of my head"::
The pilot known as Knight of the Phoenix,
Trust doesn't rust( the first appearance of K.A.R.R.),
Goliath (Garth Knight returns from the dead!),
Knight of the Drones,
Goliath Returns,
K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.,
Junk Yard Dog,
Knight of the Juggernaut,
& of course, Knight Rider 2000!
There also the episodes of the Hoffs' former fiance & wife, Catherine Hickland.
For those of you who got it at the deal I did, can thank the timing of when it was put on sale! Right now it is a bit pricey, let's hope that those of you who have not purchased it as yet, maybe patient enough for the price to drop to the alltime low price once more this year! A definite & highly recommended addition to anyones' collection!

I tried watching this great classic on TV, and the sound was so bad, I could not understand the dialog. I love car chasing shows like this one and the Dukes Of Hazzard. Every one of the shows is crystal clear and has great audio. I wish they still put shows like this on TV. Everything seems centered around sex and am tired of the same thing in every show.

There are two sides to my review.

The first is how difficult it was for me to receive a box from Amazon that wasn't dented or scratched up. In the end I ran into Amazon's limit to how many replacements can be sent to customers and ended up keeping one that I wasn't 100% satisfied with. It wasn't nearly as bad as the first two I received, though, which is somewhat of a relief. (It seems that the material the box is made of is easily beat up--that or people at Amazon's warehouse aren't careful. I'm not sure which it is.)

The second side is what I found inside. I'm thrilled that everything that was in the individual seasons is also in the box set, including the bonus features and movie (Knight Rider 2000). But more than anything I'm really happy that these are one sided discs and they come in boxes that keep the discs safe from damage. I've read too many reviews about other box sets that come in such a way that doesn't protect the discs. And the point is to enjoy watching them, right? Not deal with the difficulty of damaged or double sided discs.

I've really enjoyed the button you can push on the front of the box that plays a snippet of the theme song. I have the box displayed in my hall and every time I walk by--provided that the baby isn't asleep--I can't seem to keep from giving myself a 20 second pick-me-up.

In the end I recommend this box set. It's slick and complete.

Great movie package. All the episodes that we grew up on. Children even love the packaging, which we didn't expect

If you like corny 80's tv, and you like Knight Rider, get this collectors set. The box is as cool as the show. KITT is every man's dream car even though technology today is catching up.

I was a little weary spending $100.00 for a set of 25 year old TV shows, but the investment was well worth it. I believe this is one of the best series to come out of the 80s. We are having a blast watching the episodes in the evening. My 9 year old daughter fell in love with KITT and Michael Knight is fun to watch too...