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isiahthomas · 09-02-2005, 12:08 PM

This is a new tv show coming on in the fall on the ABC network starring Stuart Townsend who is Charlize Theron's man in real life & Gabrielle Union. This show looks kinda creepy. I like Gabrielle Union a lot so i'll watch a couple of episodes to see if it's any good.

cpmaz · 09-04-2005, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

This is a new tv show coming on in the fall on the ABC network starring Stuart Townsend who is Charlize Theron's man in real life & Gabrielle Union. This show looks kinda creepy. I like Gabrielle Union a lot so i'll watch a couple of episodes to see if it's any good.

Hope it is creepy - the original was pretty damn creepy, so the producers of the remake have a lot to live up to.

The Chauffeur · 09-21-2005, 06:10 AM

I am waiting for this show, loved the original Kolchak:The Night Stalker, but that show didn't last beyond a season ( i think, not sure ) when it came out in the 70s. I am hoping this one fairs better

Brian · 09-24-2005, 04:22 PM

I'm going to be watching this show as well. I don't know if it will do well against CSI and The Apprentice, however, but I hope it will be a great series.

TJ · 09-27-2005, 06:12 PM

Read our review of the Night Stalker pilot here:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/nightstalkerreview.html

robyrob · 10-01-2005, 09:54 PM

nice review Todd

I liked the first episode. As its own show Nightstalker is pretty good, but it is definately not the same feel or pace as the original series. I missed the bumbling ineptitude of the original Kolchak, but I don't know how well that would've worked with the direction they took here. For someone that hasn't seen the original series this would likely sit somewhere in the middle of the pack of sci-fi mystery-type shows, although it has the potential to be a great show. For a fan of the original series, this doesn't recapture the magic - but it is worth watching.

Mr. Television · 10-01-2005, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

nice review Todd

I liked the first episode. As its own show Nightstalker is pretty good, but it is definately not the same feel or pace as the original series. I missed the bumbling ineptitude of the original Kolchak, but I don't know how well that would've worked with the direction they took here. For someone that hasn't seen the original series this would likely sit somewhere in the middle of the pack of sci-fi mystery-type shows, although it has the potential to be a great show. For a fan of the original series, this doesn't recapture the magic - but it is worth watching.

I agree.

The Chauffeur · 10-07-2005, 10:31 PM

I'm actually really liking this show, but a few things kind of annoyed me a little bit. I know it's supposed to be it's own show and all, but, I think they should put at least something in it that takes a nod to the original Kolchak. I'm actually seeing more of a nod to the X-Files if that makes any sense. The original Kolchack didn't need a sidekick, but this Kolchack needs a Scully? Don't get me wrong, I like the show a lot, but it just feels kind of wierd watching a show named after one of my favorites shows, but yet I feel like I'm watching a show that seems more inspired by another. I think the only real similarity I see is he's a journalist. If you see any more similarities, please, let me know!

isiahthomas · 11-18-2005, 08:38 PM

Night Stalker got cancelled.

The Chauffeur · 11-18-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Night Stalker got cancelled.

You have got to be kidding!

isiahthomas · 11-19-2005, 02:30 PM

I'm not kidding. Somebody on here told me the show got cancelled when i posted in the movies forum about Gabrielle Union getting a recent divorce.

The Chauffeur · 11-19-2005, 02:42 PM

That beyond sux. They didn't even try to improve that shows time slot. Yet they let the incredibly sucky shows like Invasion stay on. Something is off about that.

tv star collector · 11-19-2005, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Night Stalker got cancelled.

That's true -- and they didn't even resolve a two-part episode!

tv star collector · 11-19-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chauffeur

I am waiting for this show, loved the original Kolchak:The Night Stalker, but that show didn't last beyond a season ( i think, not sure ) when it came out in the 70s. I am hoping this one fairs better

That's correct. KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER (ABC, 1974-1975) only ran for
one season. The new version, though, only lasted a few weeks.

tv star collector · 11-19-2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chauffeur

I'm actually really liking this show, but a few things kind of annoyed me a little bit. I know it's supposed to be it's own show and all, but, I think they should put at least something in it that takes a nod to the original Kolchak. I'm actually seeing more of a nod to the X-Files if that makes any sense. The original Kolchack didn't need a sidekick, but this Kolchack needs a Scully? Don't get me wrong, I like the show a lot, but it just feels kind of wierd watching a show named after one of my favorites shows, but yet I feel like I'm watching a show that seems more inspired by another. I think the only real similarity I see is he's a journalist. If you see any more similarities, please, let me know!

Frank Spotniz, the producer of the new NIGHT STALKER, was a producer on THE
X-FILES. So, that isn't too surprising.

09-02-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Night Stalker This is a new tv show coming on in the fall on the ABC network starring Stuart Townsend who is Charlize Theron's man in real life & Gabrielle Union. This show looks kinda creepy. I like Gabrielle Union a lot so i'll watch a couple of episodes to see if it's any good.

09-21-2005, 06:10 AM	#3
The Chauffeur Good Evening... Senior Member Join Date: Jan 24, 2005 Location: Under the sun Posts: 2,866	I am waiting for this show, loved the original Kolchak:The Night Stalker, but that show didn't last beyond a season ( i think, not sure ) when it came out in the 70s. I am hoping this one fairs better
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robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,185	nice review Todd I liked the first episode. As its own show Nightstalker is pretty good, but it is definately not the same feel or pace as the original series. I missed the bumbling ineptitude of the original Kolchak, but I don't know how well that would've worked with the direction they took here. For someone that hasn't seen the original series this would likely sit somewhere in the middle of the pack of sci-fi mystery-type shows, although it has the potential to be a great show. For a fan of the original series, this doesn't recapture the magic - but it is worth watching.
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11-19-2005, 02:42 PM	#12
The Chauffeur Good Evening... Senior Member Join Date: Jan 24, 2005 Location: Under the sun Posts: 2,866	That beyond sux. They didn't even try to improve that shows time slot. Yet they let the incredibly sucky shows like Invasion stay on. Something is off about that.
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09-24-2005, 04:22 PM	#4
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I'm going to be watching this show as well. I don't know if it will do well against CSI and The Apprentice, however, but I hope it will be a great series.

09-27-2005, 06:12 PM	#5
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,676	Read our review of the Night Stalker pilot here: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/nightstalkerreview.html

10-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#8
The Chauffeur Good Evening... Senior Member Join Date: Jan 24, 2005 Location: Under the sun Posts: 2,866	I'm actually really liking this show, but a few things kind of annoyed me a little bit. I know it's supposed to be it's own show and all, but, I think they should put at least something in it that takes a nod to the original Kolchak. I'm actually seeing more of a nod to the X-Files if that makes any sense. The original Kolchack didn't need a sidekick, but this Kolchack needs a Scully? Don't get me wrong, I like the show a lot, but it just feels kind of wierd watching a show named after one of my favorites shows, but yet I feel like I'm watching a show that seems more inspired by another. I think the only real similarity I see is he's a journalist. If you see any more similarities, please, let me know!

11-18-2005, 08:38 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Night Stalker got cancelled.

11-19-2005, 02:30 PM	#11
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I'm not kidding. Somebody on here told me the show got cancelled when i posted in the movies forum about Gabrielle Union getting a recent divorce.