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Kolchak: The Night Stalker

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TV Series

The Resume

    (September 13, 1974-March 28, 1975)
    Aired on ABC
    Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak
    Simon Oakland as Tony Vincenzo
    Ruth McDevitt as Emily Cowles
    John Fiedler as Gordy 'The Ghoul' Spangler
    Premise: A wire service reporter investigates murders involving the supernatural

Why Kolchak: The Night Stalker might be annoying:

    Universal Studios reportedly modified the title to avoid confusion with Kojak.
    McGavin complained about the 'monster of the week' aspect of the show.
    Kolchak always wore the same straw hat and seersucker suit, regardless of the season.
    After the show went off the air, ABC created two 'new' made-for-TV movies by cobbling together previously aired episodes with a new voice-over by McGavin to provide continuity.
    A 2005 revival lasted only half as long (10 episodes vs. the original's 20).

Why Kolchak: The Night Stalker might not be annoying:

    The series was preceded by two TV movies, with the first one, 'The Night Stalker' (January 11, 1972), garnering the best ratings for a TV movie up to that time.
    Its blend of dark humor and genuine chills made it a cult favorite.
    Sopranos creator David Chase got his first regular Hollywood job as story editor for the series.
    X-Files creator Chris Carter cited 'Kolchak' as one of his inspirations.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 72 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 70 Votes: 48.57% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 83 Votes: 57.83% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 16 Votes: 12.50% Annoying