super-joey
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This is one of those episodes I definitely recall watching when I was a small boy. Seeing KITT get bashed into oblivion left an indelible mark on my psyche. Thankfully, in the second half of the episode, he gets brought back in a "new and improved" form.
I may be among the few but I do NOT like the "super pursuit mode." It ruins the simple yet perfect lines that caused creator Glenn A Larson to choose that make and model in the first place. And that silly breaking system with the red flaps popping out... Ugh. Even as a kid, I hated these changes. I don't mind Bonnie tinkering with KITT and each season has seen improvements. But his LOOK has always stayed basically the same. You don't go messing with an icon's look. Even if it's only when he's in a particular mode. No, no, a thousand times, no.
Having said that, I'm now going to seemingly contradict myself: I actually do like KITT's new convertible top. When his top is down, KITT looks even sleeker! Very nice.
The "B story" about Jennifer Knight trying to shut down the whole operation was interesting. Even though her misguided motives were understandable (from a psychological point of view) she was played with such a haughty relish by Mary Kate McGeehan that you can't help but laugh out loud when Michael comically leaves her handcuffed and gagged.
This episode also introduced us to RC3, who was a likable character but, admittedly, an unnecessary addition to the cast. He adds little to the series. Perhaps if they had kept him at his post as driver of the semi, he would have worked better. But he seems to spend most of his time in the trailer, even when the truck is in motion. So who is driving????
Overall, this was a fun and, as I said above, memorable episode.
I may be among the few but I do NOT like the "super pursuit mode." It ruins the simple yet perfect lines that caused creator Glenn A Larson to choose that make and model in the first place. And that silly breaking system with the red flaps popping out... Ugh. Even as a kid, I hated these changes. I don't mind Bonnie tinkering with KITT and each season has seen improvements. But his LOOK has always stayed basically the same. You don't go messing with an icon's look. Even if it's only when he's in a particular mode. No, no, a thousand times, no.
Having said that, I'm now going to seemingly contradict myself: I actually do like KITT's new convertible top. When his top is down, KITT looks even sleeker! Very nice.
The "B story" about Jennifer Knight trying to shut down the whole operation was interesting. Even though her misguided motives were understandable (from a psychological point of view) she was played with such a haughty relish by Mary Kate McGeehan that you can't help but laugh out loud when Michael comically leaves her handcuffed and gagged.
This episode also introduced us to RC3, who was a likable character but, admittedly, an unnecessary addition to the cast. He adds little to the series. Perhaps if they had kept him at his post as driver of the semi, he would have worked better. But he seems to spend most of his time in the trailer, even when the truck is in motion. So who is driving????
Overall, this was a fun and, as I said above, memorable episode.
A quick question:
Q: On a scale of 1-10, how hot did Janine Turner look in that red dress?
A: That's an easy 10.
This series had a lot of good-looking gals, but they were often dressed in bulky, ugly 1980s outfits. That red dress was a very welcomed change of pace.
Anyway!
The bad guys set a very efficient trap for KITT. I was impressed. Though I felt so sorry for KITT as he begged Michael for help. It reminded me of that scene in "Junk Yard Dog" (season 3, episode 14) when poor KITT sank into a pool of acid while begging Michael to save him. Apparently I still have all my childhood affection for KITT because such scenes hurt my heart. Still, it's good drama. I liked this plot and very much enjoyed the suspense.
Q: On a scale of 1-10, how hot did Janine Turner look in that red dress?
A: That's an easy 10.
This series had a lot of good-looking gals, but they were often dressed in bulky, ugly 1980s outfits. That red dress was a very welcomed change of pace.
Anyway!
The bad guys set a very efficient trap for KITT. I was impressed. Though I felt so sorry for KITT as he begged Michael for help. It reminded me of that scene in "Junk Yard Dog" (season 3, episode 14) when poor KITT sank into a pool of acid while begging Michael to save him. Apparently I still have all my childhood affection for KITT because such scenes hurt my heart. Still, it's good drama. I liked this plot and very much enjoyed the suspense.
This episode is memorable for 3 reasons:
1- The semi gets hijacked. That's one of the few things I recalled even from my childhood viewing of this episode in the 1980s.
2- The Ferret. Okay, it looks goofy. But I like when the villainous schemes involve a weaponized vehicle or other road worthy terror. It simply makes more sense for Michael and KITT to go up against such challenges.
3- Last but certainly not least: Julie Ronnie's performance as Erika! Does anyone doubt that a lonely computer geek would hack his own grandmother for the mere opportunity to put his hands on this girl's shoulders for a couple seconds? She's the most important "bad guy" of the episode, serving as the catalyst for everything and I bought it, hook line and sinker.
And here are a couple extra tidbits just for fun...
The actor who eventually played Nick on Family Ties (Scott Valentine) appears as one of the villains.
And the fella who would eventually voice Roger Rabbit (Robert Fleischer) plays a funny hitchhiker. Okay, he's not funny in a laugh-out-load sort of way but funny in that corny Knight-Rider-humor sort of way.
1- The semi gets hijacked. That's one of the few things I recalled even from my childhood viewing of this episode in the 1980s.
2- The Ferret. Okay, it looks goofy. But I like when the villainous schemes involve a weaponized vehicle or other road worthy terror. It simply makes more sense for Michael and KITT to go up against such challenges.
3- Last but certainly not least: Julie Ronnie's performance as Erika! Does anyone doubt that a lonely computer geek would hack his own grandmother for the mere opportunity to put his hands on this girl's shoulders for a couple seconds? She's the most important "bad guy" of the episode, serving as the catalyst for everything and I bought it, hook line and sinker.
And here are a couple extra tidbits just for fun...
The actor who eventually played Nick on Family Ties (Scott Valentine) appears as one of the villains.
And the fella who would eventually voice Roger Rabbit (Robert Fleischer) plays a funny hitchhiker. Okay, he's not funny in a laugh-out-load sort of way but funny in that corny Knight-Rider-humor sort of way.