In an age where shows centered around readily identifiable (and marketable) cars were topping the ratings, Glen A. Larson's "Knight Rider" helped a network escape a ratings slump. Today's Sci-Fi 5 explores where the ideas for the show came from.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry