Kolchak: The Night Stalker
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker
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| Episodes: | 20 |
| Year: | 1974-1975 |
| Country: | United States |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 20 |
| Category: | Crime |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Francy Productions Inc. and Universal Television |
| Creator: | Jeff Price |
| Run Time (mins): | 50 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | ABC |
Summary
Kolchak is portrayed as a tenacious investigative reporter whose professional life is defined by his pursuit of inexplicable phenomena. A deliberate pastiche of hard‑boiled journalistic archetypes, he operates as an unconventional, down‑at‑heel newshound distinguished by his rapid‑fire wit and instinctive attraction to the supernatural. His efforts are met with continual resistance: his long‑suffering editor, plagued by stress and exasperation, barely tolerates his methods, while law‑enforcement officials and local politicians regard him with open hostility.
Working largely in isolation, Kolchak conducts his inquiries with only a camera and a tape recorder as his constant companions, documenting each discovery in meticulous spoken notes. Although his investigations routinely lead him to the heart of monstrous or paranormal threats, his professional victories are consistently undermined. Each time he uncovers the truth, institutional pressure ensures that his stories are suppressed, preventing him from receiving the recognition or “scoop” he seeks.
Cast
Carl Kolchak DARRIN MCGAVIN, Tony Vincenzo SIMON OAKLAND, Ron Updyke JACK GRINNAGE (eps. 1, 3-19) , Edith Cowles RUTH MCDEVITT (eps 5, 7, 12, 14-16, 19) , Gordy Spangler JOHN FIEDLER, Monique Marmelstein CAROL ANN SUSI.
Tags: Crime, United States, 1974, English
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