The influential Kolchak TV series from 1974-1975 The TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker ran for one season in 1974-1975, consisting of 20 episodes. Two additional episodes were scheduled to be filmed, but star Darren McGavin was becoming disillusioned with due to an exhausting schedule and the fact that he was rewriting scripts plus doing much of the production work without compensation. The ratings were…
A hard-bitten reporter with a nose for news and an open mind.
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
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Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Jack Grinnage
Ron Updyke
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This could have been a witty show instead of a depressing one that borders too much on Hitler worship. Kolchak is an obnoxious reporter and terrible role model. He does anything for a story. Trouble is, the writing for the series seems to always degenerate into some Nazi ideology where all the murder victims are women with dark hair and dark eyes. It's impossible not to notice this worship of Hitler's genocide…
FAQ about Kolchak: The Night Stalker
What is Kolchak: The Night Stalker about?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not…
When was Kolchak: The Night Stalker released?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker was released in 1974.
What genres does Kolchak: The Night Stalker belong to?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is categorised as Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Who stars in Kolchak: The Night Stalker?
The cast of Kolchak: The Night Stalker includes Darren McGavin, Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage.
How many seasons of Kolchak: The Night Stalker are there?
Kolchak: The Night Stalker has 1 season(s) and 20 episodes.