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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...

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01x20 The Sentry Aired: Mar. 28, 1975

A 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]

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Kolchak: The Night Stalker is Canceled/Ended
The show had 1 season and 22 episodes air between 1974 and 1975.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 13, 1974
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1974 - 1975
To-Date:
1 Season
22 Episodes
Network
ABC TV Network
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  • Producer Dan Curtis and screenwriter Richard Matheson were both approached by Universal to work on the series. Although they had worked on the original made-for-TV movies, they both turned…
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    Producer Dan Curtis and screenwriter Richard Matheson were both approached by Universal to work on the series. Although they had worked on the original made-for-TV movies, they both turned down the offer.
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  • Goof (factual errors): Many of the stories take place in the winter months, but there is never any snow, and even if there was no snow, it is highly unlikely one would be driving a…
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    Goof (factual errors): Many of the stories take place in the winter months, but there is never any snow, and even if there was no snow, it is highly unlikely one would be driving a convertible with the top down during the winter months in Chicago.
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  • 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…
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    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.
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