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Even Ford Thinks Knight Rider Has Too Much Ford

The Detroit Free Press tells a tale of product placement gone slightly awry in the new Knight Rider. We know KITT is a Shelby GT500KR, but apparently KITT is also able to transform into any of a variety of other Ford models, like the F-150, ostensibly for stealth purposes. In other words, KITT is a GT500KR when Michael Knight needs to look cool, and a Fusion or Escape when he's trolling for hookers. But how many Ford vehicles is too many? Apparently the movie provided a clue: "Even Ford said it was way too much in the two-hour (movie)," said executive producer Gary Scott Thompson. "But unfortunately, it's a show about a car." Wow, with a plug like that, we can't wait to set the DVR. [Freep]

2:15 PM on Tue Sep 23 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,786 views, 15 comments

Latest by Nightwing: @FutureCarDesigner: Yeah, and that movie actually inspired the rebirth of Knight Rider...in more ways than one. more »

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Knight Rider Rides Again On The Today Show, Now With Added Hasselhoff

KITT made an appearance on the Today Show this morning alongside costar Justin Bruening to promote the new Knight Rider TV Movie. During the show it was revealed that David Hasselhoff will be returning as Michael Knight. Bruening also revealed the loophole that allows the new version to pick up where the old left off, apparently, KITT's true inventor was never identified. Oh joy, what a plot twist.

11:00 AM on Fri Feb 15 2008
By Wes Siler
3,127 views, 30 comments

Latest by bowtieguy: I totally agree short term greed is the back bone of the whole thing. Ford is in a panic aleady more »