If I'm being honest and I am Jack Gill is the best stunt director I have ever seen

Back in the 80's, middle school, Knight Rider was the TV show most talked about during school time, so much memories, and lately, I've been catching up with Knight Rider on Netflix. This was a really really good TV show.

I had the opportunity to work with Jack Gill on the hit series The A-Team, & what a great man to work with !!

@BrianKitching-wv5nh

Ай бұрын

Never knew Jack had worked on the A-Team

It's a different feeling watching the original knight rider as there was no cgi. As advanced as cgi is you can't beat real life stunts in terms of realism.

@TF2Scout..

2 жыл бұрын

The cgi they had was mostly the lasers in trust doesn't rust episodes I think and few others as well like that halloween episode.

@FatHead1979

Жыл бұрын

@@TF2Scout.. That wasn't CGI, the laser effects were 'drawn' after the fact.

Loved that the Knight Rider cast had a family atmosphere while making the show!! Very rare in Hollywood ❤

Jack is an awesome stunt man,without him i think there would have been no Knight Rider. Thankyou for bringing KITT to life.

Junk yard dog... KITT driving around the track. KITT vs KARR... KARR leaving the beach...white bird... KITT leaving the semi and doing a sick 180... innocent little town...the turbo boost from one alley to another...the man the legend

@MistressThunder

3 жыл бұрын

Junk Yard Dog: Miniature KITT in the acid pit. KITT The Cat: Miniature KITT jumps from one car park to another to stop Lieutenant George Barth and his obsession with Raymond Fallan, his daughter, Grace Fallan and Butler Griffin. Big Iron: Michael and KITT take a tumble down a rock slide (

Wow, super! He and his stunt team made KITT come to life. Truly behind the scenes of the show. Thank you very much.

One man did make a difference... Thanks Jack for your skills and professionalism and dedication from bringing KITT to life to helping make Knight Rider so believable and enjoyable. I know you were all a team, but you were an integral piece of the machine. Much respect 👏😎

Thankyou to Jack for taking the time to do this interview and the wonderful Jacob .Also The Knight Rider Historians for sharing this video.Exyremley interesting video Joe.

Thank you guys and Jacob and especially thanks to Jack Gill for a wonderful interview.All of the wonders that were a part of Kitt from the blind drive to the jumps and e everything between were thanks in large part to Jack and his wonderful team of stunt and special effects people.Kudos!!

Few useful & interesting timestamps. 21:48 - Turbo Boost jumps. 29:03 - Miniature Turbo Boost jumps. 31:21 - Molecular Bonded Shell. 33:01 - KITT's self-driving. 36:55 - Super Pursuit Mode.

Not all heroes wear capes..

Really good interview. Jack Gill seems to be the real deal, just like he's describing the chemistry between the entire cast. Hope he and Hasselhoff are gonna be a part of the new Knight Rider series or movie. Thank you Jacob Pedersen!

Knight Rider could of had another season because it was still high in the ratings!! NBC should of let the show have a fifth season!!

@Thomas-ss5jz

3 жыл бұрын

Stupid NBC and then maybe we could’ve had a real true ending...They should have planned for a real true ending.They could’ve brought KARR and Goliath back to team up against Michael and KITT and the rest FLAG

@marcoparada6652

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomas-ss5jz , God, no.

@Thomas-ss5jz

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcoparada6652 Why?

That was awesome to hear Jack Gill’s insights, learning more about the show from behind the scenes. If Knight Rider does return in the future, I really hope he’s involved as he knows exactly what this show means to all of us.

Such a fascinating guy and amazing insights into his work.

I love his motivation and determination for a new Knight rider film or tv series. Really hope it happens

Great interview, fun to listen how they did things back in the 80's, how all cast was conected etc. Thanks to Jack Gill for taking the time for imterview, Jacob for making it and of course Knight Rider Historians for sharing it with us.

Jack Gill when he worked on the dukes of Hazzard he would double John Schneider. John is scared of heights so when Bo and Luke are on a roof going across a board that was Jack.

Thanks to Jacob for talking to Jack Gill anf the KR Historians for sharing it.I know this is old now but i love it.

Knight Rider brings me back to my childhood, this is only the icing on the cake. The interview went well. They both heard each other out. Before responding to next question and answer . Thanks, for the interview.

Great interview you can tell Jack Gill had a great time doing stunts on Knight Rider!! ❤

Good interview man...thank you for the dedication and commitment to the show as well jack gill .

Please reupload, Volume 2 Bloopers & Gag 👍

Such an awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Really brings back good memories. God bless from South Africa.

This is the best “behind the scenes” yet!! Amazing to hear how it was done!

Jack Gill is a living legend, dukes of Hazzard,Knight Rider,fast and furious and etc. Great work. I am glad jack got his flowers while he is here with us. I am a huge Knight Rider fan and have the whole series on DVD.

Great news about the addition to the channel! I’m pumped! Can’t wait 👍🏻

Jack certainly seems like a top class guy, like hell if he had a driving school I'd go to it lol

@palimpalim5291

3 жыл бұрын

And he was very patient with the atrocious English of the interviewer ...

Looking forward to watching this, many thanks to you.

Knight Rider.."One man.can make a difference"...Special show with good actors like David Hasselhoff ,william daniels, Peter Parrros Renecca Holden patricia mcpherson and edward mulhare..writing, story telling with heart soul as well including kitt too!..

Classic tv 📺 show and Jack Gill aka Legend is a great 👍 stunt coordinator and stuntman!

It seems like Jack's memories clash with the information you present in your "not director commentary" series. He states that they went through 40 cars a season...Pontiac provided all the cars for $1 a car...the rubber car shell was created at the middle of the second season. I guess he doesn't remember all the details of the series.

@Theratron

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the rubber shell is clearly visible in the earliest episodes, so it was there from the very beginning for sure. But hey, it's been almost 40 years. 1982. I'm surprised he remembers as much as he does. Still very cool to listen to. They were wrecking cars for sure in the earlier episodes as well though. Seeing how damaged the jump car was after the jump from Slammin' Sammy's for instance... The frame being all bent, the chassis having the shape of a banana. There's no way they could have repaired that and use the car again on another jump. So while I don't think they actually went through 40-60 cars each season, it must have been a lot.

@skunkster27

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he meant in all 4 seasons

@AL-ud2is

3 жыл бұрын

40-60 for the whole season run is probably a more realistic number, what ever the true number it's way more than the 20-25 cars that this channel seems to think they used though the whole run...no chance

@Theratron

3 жыл бұрын

@@AL-ud2is I think they mean 20 - 25 "normal" KITTs, meaning hero cars, insert cars, stunt cars, the convertible, the SPM car, that sort of thing. I think they exclude jump cars. Those jump cars were mostly used cars I believe. I remember reading in the 80's or 90's that people from the show would buy used cars or cars that where in an accident, fixing them up and using them for jumps and so on.

@palimpalim5291

3 жыл бұрын

Actually David Hasselhoff also stated in interviews that they broke dozens of KITTs. He even said "in on week we broke 9 cars" So Jacks memories appear to be correct. Also, it is more likely that the people that actually WORKED on the show know these things better than some fans.

45 minute video. Just what I needed. You the man 💪

It was great watching Jack Gill's interview, Jack Gill is the pride and the real man behind the creation of Knight Rider. My warm regards to Jack Gill, I hope it is conveyed to him.

Jack Gill is truly phenomenal as the KR stunt co-ordinator

Excellent interview and extremely interesting :) The story about schoolkids hitting and denting KITT cracked me up, I was school kid as well back then and I remember I was a bit confused about KITT, what's real and what's TV magic :D I was sad when Knight Rider ended, but I guess 4 seasons were indeed a lot for expensive 80's action show like this. For example Street Hawk lasted only one season. Big thanks for this video :)

Jack Gill is truly a legend

Jack seems a really nice person.

You guys made my weekend 🙏🏼. The hits keep comin’! Thank you Knight Rider Historians 🍻😄

Another great video. To everyone involved with Knight Rider Historians including all the collaborators, you are doing a great job. Essential viewing for KR fans everywhere

Jack Gill is a Legend! ❤

I Strongly agree with Jack Gill the original team of Knight Rider needs to be involved in any reboot of the show from production,cast ,makeup artist etc. That's what happened with Knight Rider 2000 all the elements were not there meaning the original crew!!

@houseofno

3 жыл бұрын

Three issues with that: 1) Edward Mulhare, who portrayed Devon Miles, died in 1997 2) nearly all of the surviving stars are in their 60s or even pushing 70 years old. David Hassellhoff is 68 years old as of this writing. 3) William Daniels, the voice of KITT, is 92 years old. Let's not forget that the Firebird hasn't been produced by GM since 2002, and Pontiac was closed as a division in 2009.

@MegasXLR

3 жыл бұрын

@@houseofno they can always use a replica made on top another base car.

@kimberlywalters7592

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I know the legendary Edward Mulhare passed so they would have to use another person to do that role but make Reference to Edward's chracter and legacy .William Daniel's can still be Kitt and David,Patricia and Peter can all come back ! The new sixty and Seventies age is not old David Hasselhoff is still living his best life!!

I remember watching an alley to alley jump with KITT and I thought it was so amazing!

Well said about the miniatures!!!!!!

Great interview w a legend!

Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos this video was very educational and enjoyable please keep up the beautiful work I am from South Africa

Oh my, that was really an excellent, enjoyable interview! Jack Gill is a real professional and he must still be attached to the series. I really love his view of the series crew "family". All that work,, everything around the series - now one can see what is behind, hard work, pain, excitement, friendship, genuine professionalism...whatever. Well, yes - it is always money behind everything. Which is sad. Thank you very very much.

What a great interview !

I agree, a new series ought to be much darker than the original. Put it on Peacock!

Great questions! Love it!

Excellent and interesting interview thank you

This is awesome! Thanks 🙂

Fantastic job !!

Great info greatly appreciated

It’s for Jack Gayle I’ve always wanted to get in a stunt work ever since I was a little kid I’m 50 now

This interview is amazing

Sort of off topic but does anyone know if the Indian Dunes jump over the river they did with KITT (and the General Lee jump in the same location) is in the same spot as the infamous 1982 Twilight Zone helicopter crash?

Love this interview

Amazing interview with Jack Gill. I agree with him about how Knight Rider should come back. It should have the essence of the show but darker. Just as they did with Batman. The original show was Kid safe but as we the show evolved has been more intense but with the essence of the cape crusader. The same should be for Knight Rider not the transformer wanna be as they did on the 2008 version. Thanks for sharing these great documentaries..

Epic interview! Tragic though that the series did not show enough landings by KITT.

That was an amazing interview thank you so much! Ps I would so be into a Knight Rider remake! and with today's CGI and compositing you could do so much more and it would be less expensive.

@bringyourtoystolife

3 жыл бұрын

They tried it in with a new KR show in 2008 with lots of CGI. It was terrible and it lasted 1 season. Practical stunts always look better :)

@dreammix9430

3 жыл бұрын

@@bringyourtoystolife I should have known. I'm glad I did not see that season because I would have been very disappointed :(

THANK YOU, JACK! (HOpefully he sees this) Berrry Interesting Interview! It woulda been nice if the pilot had had rubber she'll with Devin saying here try the Hammer!

Jack Hill also did work on Dukes of Hazzard

@johnkramer7161

3 жыл бұрын

Fyi his last name is Gill

@kittvskarrkr6074

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnkramer7161 ugh autocorrect

@BrianKitching-wv5nh

Ай бұрын

is last name is Gill.Not Hill.

That was very interesting, I would love to hear more on the new movie? It's exciting to hear they are actually doing it this time , I was 10 when knightrider came to an end it was a sad time I've been a fan since it started and will be forever.

That was a wonderful interview. As a long time fan of the show it was so cool of you to talk with Jack Gill about this. Would Knight Rider be the same today if it was remade? I just don't know.... it would be awesome to give it a go.

I'm a tv ratings tech in Australia. Glad to hear the ratings were good at the end, shame it wasn't enough to keep it going.

such a great video, such a nice and sympathetic man 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😊😊 Would love to see them making a Knight Rider Movie with the original cast

Thank you

40-60 cars per year. This calls for a Turbo Boost!! 😁 15:21

Thanks!

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I loved Super Pursuit Mode.But missed the Tirvmbo Boosts in season 4.

As a little background, I got the idea and the interview also took place during the worldwide lockdown in april 2020. It was indeed a thrill to do an interview with a legend such as Jack Gill. He was the man giving us the goosebumps in the stunt scenes. After the interview I showed Jack my KITT-replica (build by Danmarks Knight Rider aka. Rasmus Kramer and Johnni Pedersen), but sadly the footage of these enjoyable five minutes is very poor quality.

@KnightRiderHistoriansOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

You did a fantastic job, Jacob! Thank you!

You could say he was much more then stunt coordinator. He was also an actor, director, and so much more besides of that! Funny I was last week asking my self how he was doing in the current time. I was wondering if radio control was an option to do the stunts with and did a car survived with a super pursuit mode?

What a entertaining interview. I have one question for jack. Would he prefer to work in the 80’s where it seems to you think of a stunt, design, tweak and perform in a very short time?

Please, legend: português. Knight Rider anos 80 Forever!

DeeeeeeT-ah from Sprockets!!!!

I wish you would ask what his favorite episode was... Anyways, it was awesome to listen all those words from him

@BrianKitching-wv5nh

Ай бұрын

Jack Gill is awesome.He has to be the best stunt man ever.Anfd he's such a nice guy.

Wait he works on Fast & Furious too? :o

@FirstDan2000

3 жыл бұрын

Sure did. Fast 5 has a bonus section detailing a lot of the stunt work. Him, his brother Andy, and Spiro Razatos are involved in the next few movies. The bonus sections of those films are almost better than actual films. Almost.

Hated SPM. Was that the reason why season 4 had a lack of Turbo Boosts? I'd love to know why they tailed off

@marcoparada6652

3 жыл бұрын

SPM was a sad excuse for an upgrade. I've watched the entire series, and the car drove much faster without SPM!

Jack talks about how they used sped-up footage to get some of the high-speed effects for KITT. He says he "took it easy" to get turns and such to look as smooth as possible, in order to look realistic when the framerate is sped up to get the effect. When I watch those shots from back then, the thing I notice that's most incongruous with reality is the reaction of the car's suspension to impacts: The bounce/ringing is too quick, and the dampening ends up looking way too agressive. Does Jack ever talk about modifying the suspension for accelerated-framerate shots? I would think that re-tuning for a longer "bounce", like having it ride more on the springs and increasing ride height/travel to do long bounces like a Buick would look more realistic when sped-up, and I wonder if Jack has ever seen that/done that/commented on how that is or isn't done, in the past.

would be interesting to know if the rubber body still exists

Thanks for the great content, but I wonder why there is no interview with the main character, Mr. David Hasselhoff? @Knight Rider Historians Official

@jacobpedersen5410

Жыл бұрын

Its not for lack of trying...💸⌛️

@ferenslo

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobpedersen5410 Don't Hassel the Hoff 😂 It’s all about 💸

The other show he's talking about was Automan another Glen Larson series

With technology they could probably preserve the voice of William Daniels aka Kitt. Being that he's up in age.

Kinda sad you didn't talk about the ski mode figure

Not all stuntmen are unknown! 😉🤓

@vinpetrol4309

3 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean.

The Lamborghini reference = Automan

👍👍👍👍👍😀😀

Brasil!

Wouldn’t Jack be the best person to get a hold of that can tell you exactly how the night writer semi trailer was designed and put together as he was the one that seen it quite a bit and drove into it quite a bit I would think he would be the best person to contact

How come they didn’t have a real ending If they knew that Voo Doo Knight was the last episode?

Very informative and entertaining interview....It's why CGI sucks azz, as do most movies now....fake is always fake, and the eye usually can't be tricked...

Is Jack still alive and married in 2024? Thanking You Brian

In my opinion the only way a reboot of knight rider would work it is to bring back KITT like he was in the 80s maybe add new features but don’t change the car so drastically like they did in a 2008 reboot using a Mustang I knew that wasn’t going to work and it didn’t there is enough KITT replicas and parts to make a new series using the same type car and functionality of the original

@ClarkOVision

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, he has to be a real Trans Am at the very least.

@BrianKitching-wv5nh

Ай бұрын

​@@ClarkOVisionAgeeed.KITT is a trans am,always will be.

Knight Rider should have got a 5th season.

I prefer the miniatures. Jumps where it's obvious the real car is nosing into the ground took me out of the moment, just as Mr. Gill said the miniatures did.

Does Jack own a KITT car?

Voodoo Knight