The Stars Of This Hit '80s Sci-Fi Series Didn't Meet Until Months After The Premiere
Oddly enough, these two TV icons are both more famous for unrelated roles they played years after this action-filled NBC series wrapped up.
During the 1980s, the popular science fiction television series Knight Rider followed the adventures of Michael Knight and his artificially intelligent car, KITT. David Hasselhoff portrayed Michael Knight, while the voice of KITT was provided by William Daniels. However, the two main stars did not meet each other until months after the show's premiere on September 26, 1982.
Glen A. Larson, the creator of the NBC series, revealed that a script supervisor read KITT's lines for Hasselhoff on set, while Daniels recorded his lines separately. It wasn't until a Christmas party in September 1982 that the two actors finally encountered each other. During an interview with The Television Academy, Daniels recounted this meeting, sharing a humorous exchange with Hasselhoff.
Despite their later connection, the duo continued to work together in various projects, with Daniels reprising his role as KITT in Knight Rider 2000, The Benchwarmers, The Simpsons, and several commercials. In one memorable moment, KITT playfully mocked Hasselhoff during The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff in 2010.
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