NBC Stops ‘Knight Rider’

Though ‘Knight Rider‘ enjoyed a steady following on Fancast, the numbers on traditional TV didn’t pan out. NBC told the show’s cast and crew that they are stopping production after shooting it’s 17th episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“In NBC’s midseason announcement today, “Rider” is listed to have its season finale on Feb. 25. The network has recently said it plans to overhaul the show to function as more of a crime-of-the-week procedural. The format changes are still going to air in the coming weeks, but the cutback suggests there is little expectation that a revamp will reverse the action-drama’s ratings decline.

This episode reduction likely spells the beginning of the end of the show, since “Rider” ratings have been abysmal. Unless there’s marked improvement between now and the finale, it’s tough to see NBC paying to bring back “Rider” next fall. Still, as with “Lipstick Jungle” — which the network has not ordered new episodes for, but has also not pulled from its lineup — NBC sources say they do not consider the show canceled.”

OK. Still, anyone got a tow truck?

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