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Kolchak: The Night Stalker

TV-PG1974–19751 seasonJeffrey Grant Rice
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"A hard-bitten reporter with a nose for news and an open mind."

Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.

DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
MonsterNews ReporterOfficial Cover-up

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) about?

Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.

Who stars in Kolchak: The Night Stalker?

Kolchak: The Night Stalker stars Darren McGavin (Carl Kolchak), Simon Oakland (Tony Vincenzo), Jack Grinnage (Ron Updyke). The series was created by Jeffrey Grant Rice.

How many seasons does Kolchak: The Night Stalker have?

Kolchak: The Night Stalker has 1 seasons. There are 20 episodes in total.

Is Kolchak: The Night Stalker worth watching?

Kolchak: The Night Stalker holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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