Wednesday, October 22, 2008

NBC Keeps Knight Rider's Motor Running

A couple weeks ago, NBC ordered more scripts for Knight Rider. Now, the Peacock has ordered the back nine episodes, making Rider the fourth freshman show to receive a full-season pickup this year behind Fringe, 90210 and The Mentalist. 

The order also marks NBC's first back-nine pickup for any of the network's new shows. (Returning spy comedy/thriller Chuck was given a full order before the season began.) 

The pickup wasn't unexpected after the network ordered the additional scripts, but it wasn't a forgone conclusion either. The update of the popular 1980s series saw strong numbers in its TV-movie/backdoor pilot outing in February, but the series itself has yet to pick up much speed. 

Looks like NBC will at least let KITT cross the first-season finish line.

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