Knight Rider Revamp Gets Hasselhoffed

David Hasselhoff by Denise Truscello/WireImage.com

This was a no-brainer, wasn't it? And I don't just mean David Hasselhoff himself. The original Knight Rider is in talks to appear in the upcoming TV-movie/backdoor pilot, playing the father that soap hunk Justin Bruening's speed demon never knew. Deanna Russo, who recently played doctor on The Young and the Restless (Hoff's old stomping grounds), has also joined the cast as Bruening's old flame, a beautiful but brilliant engineer (aren't they all?) who is told by the talking car that her father is MIA. — Ben Katner

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Nov 20, 2007 9:49 AM

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This was a no-brainer, wasn't it? And I don't just mean David Hasselhoff himself.

Bwahaha! You certainly have a way with a phrase, Ben.

I'm okay with the Hoff appearing in the movie, as long as he isn't in the series, assuming that it develops into one. And assuming that I will watch it, which, considering how boring the Bionic Woman remake turned out to be, isn't necessarily a safe assumption at all.

Edited because I mistakenly attributed the funny to Matt, although he can also turn a phrase quite well.

Posted by monkey65

Nov 20, 2007 10:05 AM

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...a beautiful but brilliant engineer (aren't they all?) who is informed by the talking car that her father is MIA.

Isn't it a bummer when you have to get bad news about a family member from your car?

I'm okay with the Hoff appearing in the movie, as long as he isn't in the series, assuming that it develops into one. - monkey65

Hi, monkey65! I agree with you! The less Hasselhoff in my life, the better.

Posted by Chappy Quiddick

Nov 20, 2007 10:52 AM

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I suppose, Chappy, that you and I qualify as official Hoff Hasselers. I hope we get t-shirts!
Posted by monkey65 Nov 20, 2007 12:28 PM Report Abuse

Oh, I can only hope! I would proudly wear it while doing the laundry.
Posted by Chappy Quiddick Nov 20, 2007 1:35 PM Report Abuse

And you would definitely be the best-dressed in the entire laundry room. As for me, I'd save it for special occasions like ironing or vacuuming.
Posted by monkey65 Nov 20, 2007 1:45 PM Report Abuse

I've heard of this "vacuuming."
Posted by Chappy Quiddick Nov 20, 2007 3:52 PM Report Abuse

I'm very worried. I think something is terribly wrong with me. I'm actually looking forward to this movie/show. I could live without "the Hoff" though. (Did he give himself that nickname and what the heck is it supposed to mean anyway?) I just hope it's better than Bionic Woman.
Posted by Cindy Nov 20, 2007 4:32 PM Report Abuse

Did he give himself that nickname and what the heck is it supposed to mean anyway? - Cindy I think he just figured that it sounded better than "that hammy drunk who used to talk to his car but now eats cheeseburgers on the floor and blunders his way through an ersatz American Idol" (my own personal pet name for him). Plus, "The Hoff" makes for a better t-shirt.
Posted by Chappy Quiddick Nov 20, 2007 4:54 PM Report Abuse

cant they leave all the older shows alone it really ruins them once the remakes and spin offs start!!
Posted by shieldman27 Nov 20, 2007 5:02 PM Report Abuse

I've heard of this "vacuuming."--Chappy

I do this every few months, whether my carpet needs it or not. Coincidentally, that's about how frequently that I iron.

I think he just figured that it sounded better than "that hammy drunk who used to talk to his car but now eats cheeseburgers on the floor and blunders his way through an ersatz American Idol" (my own personal pet name for him).

Plus, "The Hoff" makes for a better t-shirt.--Chappy

Not to mention takes up much less room.

Posted by monkey65

Nov 20, 2007 5:57 PM

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Someone once said that the Hoff and a vacuum have a lot in common- they both s*ck!! Just kidding!!.........My Dyson Cyclone Rocks!!!
Posted by Mr. Furley Nov 20, 2007 6:41 PM Report Abuse

Just kidding!!.....My Dyson Cyclone Rocks!!! - Mr. Furley And it has a better chance at ever winning an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, a Grammy, McDonald's Monopoly or charades.
Posted by Chappy Quiddick Nov 20, 2007 7:39 PM Report Abuse

Drawback?-it is a vacuum cleaner, after all-but it STILL loses in the s*cking department!!
Posted by Mr. Furley Nov 20, 2007 7:51 PM Report Abuse

But on the upside, it doesn't go around saying "You are what this competition is all about!" in an exaggerated, pompous Actor-Man voice.
Posted by Chappy Quiddick Nov 20, 2007 7:57 PM Report Abuse

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