Knight Rider Specials - Episode 1 Page

: Before David Hasselhoff's character undergoes surgery, the role of Michael Long was played by actor Larry Anderson , though Hasselhoff later dubbed over the lines.

: In this first outing, Michael is seen using a gun and K.I.T.T. requires a physical key for ignition, both of which were phased out as the series established Michael as a "technical pacifist" and K.I.T.T. as a keyless system. Other "Special" Interpretations Knight Rider Specials - Episode 1

Depending on the context of "Specials," you might be referring to these related first installments: Knight Rider 2000 (TV Movie 1991) - IMDb : Before David Hasselhoff's character undergoes surgery, the

The primary "Special" often associated with the first installment of Knight Rider is the two-part pilot movie that launched the series on September 26, 1982. While it originally aired as a single two-hour television special, it is now typically split into two separate episodes for syndication. " Knight of the Phoenix " (Series Pilot) Original Air Date : September 26, 1982 Duration : 120 minutes (including commercials) Director : Daniel Haller Writer : Glen A. Larson (Series Creator) Core Plot & Origin Story as a keyless system

: Long is saved by billionaire Wilton Knight, who provides him with a metal plate in his skull, advanced plastic surgery to give him a new face, and a fresh identity: Michael Knight .

The episode follows the transformation of , a detective who is betrayed and shot in the face during a high-stakes stakeout at a casino.

: He is paired with the Knight Industries Two Thousand (K.I.T.T.) , a sentient, indestructible Trans-Am equipped with artificial intelligence, molecular bonded shell armor, and speeds exceeding 300 MPH. Production Trivia