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Kolchak: The Night Stalker
TV Series (1974 - 1975)
In this 1970s cult classic, Darren McGavin portrays Carl Kolchak, a reporter who investigates bizarre, supernatural stories to uncover the truth - much to the dismay of his superiors, politicians, government agencies, and law enforcement. The series, although only 20 episodes, developed a strong and continuous following...
Last Episode
01x20 The Sentry Aired: Mar. 28, 1975A prehistoric lizard is on the loose in a labyrinth of caves and tunnels under a research facility when its eggs, thought to be rocks, are taken … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 13, 1974
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- Darren McGavin is often incorrectly considered to be, and listed in many official references guides, as the show's Executive Producer. In fact, he never held the position, although he…
[show]Darren McGavin is often incorrectly considered to be, and listed in many official references guides, as the show's Executive Producer. In fact, he never held the position, although he unofficially assumed many of the duties. This put him at odds with Paul Playdon and then Cy Chermak, the official producers appointed by Universal.
[hide] - Actress Ruth McDevitt not only plays columnist Miss Emily in the latter episodes (the character is on vacation early on), but she appears as an elderly Peeping Tom in the first episode... who…
[show]Actress Ruth McDevitt not only plays columnist Miss Emily in the latter episodes (the character is on vacation early on), but she appears as an elderly Peeping Tom in the first episode... who writes a letter to the Miss Emily column.
[hide] - Actor Richard Kiel, before he became best known as the killer "Jaws" in the James Bond movies, was cast in two episodes as the monster. He first appeared as the "Diablero" in "Bad Medicine"…
[show]Actor Richard Kiel, before he became best known as the killer "Jaws" in the James Bond movies, was cast in two episodes as the monster. He first appeared as the "Diablero" in "Bad Medicine" and later as the swamp monster in "The Spanish Moss Murders."
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