Finally Found?: Knight Rider's Ultimate KITT Filming Location!

[@RetroRecipes]

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[@PaulMD]

Fab episode, keep them coming!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Really appreciate the folks from the school being OK with you walking around. Especially since they invited you back. EVERYONE should make sure to thank those responsible. A lot of places are understandably camera-averse.

[@RetroRecipes]

They were incredible, and the fact that at least one of them are huge KR fans who actually work there because of the show, was the icing on the cake. College of the Canyons is a wonderful establishment, as is the Advanced Technology Center: atc.canyons.edu

[@FatHead1979]

100% agree. Just allowing a member of the public to just wander round was surprising enough, let alone actually engaging and assisting #TopWork

[@rick-deckard]

Its the accent 😂

[@jameslaidler2152]

@@rick-deckard You aren't wrong.

[@ericeverest7461]

Being a massive Knight Rider fan but living in the UK I rely on you and the K.R Historians for this stuff which I could never do. Thank you for the nostalgia.

[@stuarnott]

Why am I crying?!😭 Man, that was fabulous, the reveal of the door with the big 5 on it totally broke me! 😂A joyous video. Thank you Peri!

[@RetroRecipes]

That's lovely to hear, as when I'm editing these I only know how it makes _me_ feel. It's true joy when that translates to the new viewer of this as well. 🙏

[@nicktucker3437]

yep, that was nice

[@Steven_Will]

I was emotional as well. The 80s were an INCREDIBLE time to be a child

[@garyl5128]

Wow, so many goose bump moments there. especially the double door outline still on the wall where you faded out the 80s footage leaving the outline visible, and the roller shutter coming down with the big 5 still on it. Amazing work here Peri.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you! It was amazing fun to make this, as you can imagine

[@rafamancollections1643]

That happened to me too when I saw those scenes! Great job!

[@davidcarlson2481]

Tears in my eyes, Peri. Thanks for these memories. Really makes me want to binge watch Knight Rider. Haven’t watched since it aired when I was a teen.

[@greglyon9345]

That was amazing. I really appreciate you going back to the original film location so we can all rehash nostalgia. Thank you for taking the time to out this together along with all of the other episodes with finding the location for The Duel and Knight Rider. Those were the best days and you’re bringing them back to life again for us all.

[@grantrennie]

This is a great video, I love being able to look at "then and now" videos of movie and TV filming locations , thank you to the staff and others at the location for letting us in to have a look and film 👍

[@Käptn_Wirrbart]

Peri, this is a masterpiece of entertainment. More thrilling and more fun than a lot of triple a movies these days. Hats off for your passion!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@incogneato790]

I think what gets me about videos like this is that so many of my personal places from my childhood are gone. My school torn down, my video game arcade turned into someone's law office, shops where I bought my D&D stuff and plastic model kits replaced nail salons and pawn shops. It's nice to see something endure, even if it is in a changed form.

[@daveh2612]

I feel exactly the same way. Well said!

[@KRHExclusives]

7:06 "Well I guess that makes me a Knight Rider Historian"... We see what you did there.... And we appreciate the shout out!!!! 😉 Of course, fantastic video, as always, Peri!!!!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you guys so much for your kind words and for leading the way in keeping the Knight Rider flame I mean scanner alive

[@albert_vds]

It's such a good episode! I can think of any other show that would have something like a sentient car overcome psychological trauma.

[@stephanepiquemal8297]

Incredible finding. I love how you're putting all those memories together and blend them with today's reality. Thanks for sharing that pure moment of nostalgia with us.

[@Jimbobsgarage]

What an absolutely epic and well crafted video - the walk around and fades into episode footage with the Knight Rider 2000 theme tune gave me goosebumps!

[@TPau65]

It always gives me goosebumps when you find old filming locations from Knight Rider or movies like Duel etc.! Great moments and memories! 👍

[@tedjohansen1634]

Wow, masterful editing and exploration. Got goosebumps during that hall sequence! Thank you for your efforts! What a blast! 😉

[@more.power.]

"WOW" Perifractic: you have dusted out the cobwebs and ignited wonderful memories from a loved past history of mine. Watching your exploring of KIT's filming history gives me goosebumps and feelings of how lucky I have been growing up and being a family in the 1980s. Thank you.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you! I sometimes can't believe I was alive in the 80s, yet alone conscious and alert enough to experience it all. It feels like a magical time that shouldn't be allowed to be visited, yet here we are today...

[@houseofno]

Just an FYI - KITT has TWO T's, for Knight Industries Two Thousand.

[@yourneighborhood]

Fantastic film editing and compilation! Fun video.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@YİĞİTEDİTS3]

Hello, I am writing these lines as a child who grew up with Kitt in the 1980s, thank you very much, I am forty-five years old now and I pray to have a copy of Kitt one day 🙏🏻

[@eskey691]

Man i so loved this and that music was perfect and i can not wait to see the next part of this. As always keep up the amazing work and have a great weekend, so until then take care 🙂🙂

[@RetroRecipes]

So glad you liked it! Have a good one!

[@richfiles]

Junkyard Dogs really shook me as a kid... The thought of KITT... dead... It was just so much for a little kid. Seeing him be rebuilt wasn't just a neat scene for me... It was _needed!_ KITT _had to live_ again!

[@arkania101]

Well that was absolutely riveting! I'm loving these videos, so much fun!

[@RetroRecipes]

So glad you liked it, and thank you for supporting the channel and making this possible!

[@raymitchell9736]

I can say that in this episode I was disoriented quite a lot about direction and positions... until you brought it all together in the end. This really illustrated the situation well and I felt I went on the rollercoaster with you. Great Job. BTW: I kind of remember this episode, but even as a kid I thought some of the "repairs" were hokey...anyway, it's all about telling a great story and having fun. Cheers!

[@RetroRecipes]

So glad the illustrations and edits worked! It's always hard to judge how much a new viewer will get of what I'm showing so I tried to strike a good balance without over-explaining.

[@raymitchell9736]

@@RetroRecipes I think you had a huge challenge because of the remodeling done, but it was luck that you ran into someone that knew the history and helped you sort out the mystery! Even though it's a bit of trivia, those details and research made this episode complete and it wrapped up beautifully in the end!

[@Eatthis143]

Amazing nostalgia. This was one of my favorite episodes when I was a kid as well. It aired February 3 of 1985, exactly 39 years ago. Season three Episode 14 junk yard dog. Thanks so much!

[@madmit2483]

Peri That extra prop that you're talking about is the self-destruct " countdown mechanism" from the miniseries V. They had to insert two "keys" for it to activate. Wow as a young boy I'm not sure who I had a bigger crush on Patricia McPherson ,( Bonnie) or Jane Badler (Dinna ) from V. Tuff call. Extraordinary video. Great detective work. Man the Knight Rider historians are going to love you!!!!!

[@SoulPoetryandOtherWorks]

Mega video Perifractic. It looks like I clicked on the link anyway. All to see Knight Rider-based Retro Fun. Seeing that room full of Apple II computers may explain the Apple Soft KITT integration that took place in a later episode. I look forward to more Revelations from you and the Knight Rider Historians. KITTesla is still going strong I see.

[@Firebirdgm2000]

I'm a grown man, i'm watching " seeing the light section".... tears... jesus, what an impact this show really had on our lives.

[@RetroRecipes]

It's incredible what can come back to us when pulling the past back into the present through the sands of time...

[@bahia1972]

Great video, thank you for exploring this fantastic place

[@airgreek]

14:05 when that music kicks in it gives me goose bumps, amazing work and damn was that trip nostalgic

[@danross7149]

what is the music from?

[@golfy808]

Knight rider 2000​@@danross7149

[@Rod54Am]

@@danross7149Knight Rider 2000 Movie

[@Rod54Am]

@@danross7149Knight Rider 2000 movie

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

the production for these videos are amazing buddy, thankyou so much for taking the time for this .

[@rzerobzero]

This is great fun! I really appreciate your dilligence and enthusiasm.

[@daveh2612]

Wow! I’m stunned, I can’t believe the lengths you went to in order to find this location, the footage you got, and the amount of work that went into putting this video together. I am blown away! Thanks for doing this!!

[@MellowVR24762]

I love these Knight rider episodes they make me feel so nostalgic awesome content 😁

[@itsmephil2255]

WOW........I MEAN....WOW That's awesome, well done Perifractic 🎉

[@GeoffSeeley]

I'm not crying. You're crying! ❤ You definitely tapped into an emotion in us that loved this show!

[@nunosergiomoniz1]

wow! amazing video! very emotional seeing the places!! the voices of them "showing" the past that you put with delay... just, just beautiful the editon of the video!! congratulations! ❤

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your comment

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Fantastic work Christian.Is this Towsley Hall in the College Of The Cannyons? Thanking You Brian

[@RetroRecipes]

Sure is!

[@mrjsv4935]

Awesome filming location tour, looking forward to that next episode from this location :) Junk Yard Dog was indeed very memorable episode, KITT getting destroyed in that acid pit, what a shocking thing to see as a kid.

[@scarlettsgarage1]

The elation as the floor plan falls into place !

[@faile73]

really, these vids always get me in the feels. Growing up in germany I have seen episodes of the cult 80s shows like Knight Rider, Airwolf, Miami Vice, Riptide (I loved the nerd hacker in that show :) ) only sporadically, so while i loved them I never got that attached since I never really was able to watch it regularly in order, though I remember them very very fondly. But you really manage to draw me in with your clear love for the show. When you finally realized where the rooms are you had me grinning with relief and even getting a bit teary eyed. Can't wait for the next episode and kudos for the people from the school for allowing you back with even more access, really cool.

[@puzzud]

Crazy the numbers are still on those doors.

[@Eightbitswide]

OMG what a fun ride! Thanks for taking us along!

[@airgreek]

You know now that things have settled in after watching this about an hour ago, I must say this is legendary documentary film making that hits the deepest parts of the heart and soul.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@nicktucker3437]

14:00 the swapover to Knight Rider 2000 music, nice touch 15:56 10base5 thicknet ethernet cabling.

[@Saavik256]

I've never been a huge fan of the show, but I do love a good filming location hunt! Great video, Sir! :) And many thanks to folks at the school to let you film! :)

[@BaconFire]

Dang! I havent seen college of the canyons since 2001. This was a really cool video. Good job figuring out the locations of shooting. ;) ** Also, cool Yamaha DX27 synth towards the end of your video. We look forward to the following video. :)

[@NordYeti_]

What an amazing trip down memory lane. How wonderful the feeling must have been when you found this location. I rewatch Knight Rider (every episode) at least once a year. Here's to hoping we get a new movie/TV show based on it in the future.

[@FastInTheCorners]

Seeing that number 5 on the door was WILD! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. So many bloopers kn this episode but my favourite was always the fact that you could spot primer KITT early, in the background of the shop when they were still focusing on acid KITT. One last thing, the echoing audio from the show in the corridor etc... goosebumps! 10/10 production dude

[@ArissonMercinova]

Wow, I felt the adventure of exploring room by room to find the exact location according to the film. I feel very curious and also feel satisfied.

[@albertu.9753]

The way you reworked the Knight Rider intro is nothing short of epic!

[@RetroRecipes]

Wow thank you!

[@mematron]

I cried but they were manly tears

[@Allen-by6ci]

Very cool of those folks to let you explore. Nice job Peri.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

My favorite feature of KITT (from whenever I caught any of Knightrider) was that he could propel himself without Hasselhoff’s character driving (which I also enjoyed about the Transformers). I think I’ve commented previously that my legal blindness prohibits me from driving. I hope I live to see self-driving automobiles hit the streets for real. 19:17 Could I borrow (or purchase that DX-21? (Half kidding.) I wish I could hire PCB Way to build a new one with velocity and aftertouch for me

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

How fantastic that you found the corridor❤and room where Junkyard Dog was filmed.That scene where KITT was dumped really broke my heart.I too am a huge Knight Rider fan like you,in fact i think you could say we are superfans Are you a member of the KnightRider Historians?I am .If you are looking for the actual foundation,I can tell you it's called Arden Villa and it's at 1145 Arden Road in Passadena,hope that helps and thanks for another really interesting video.

[@TheSuburban15]

If it weren't for the accent, I'd ask if you were related to Beau Boeckmann of Galpin Auto and Pimp My Ride Oh, yeah. Thanks for the video. That was interesting. Subscribed.

[@RandyWaage]

Wow, you are amazing... your perserverance paid off... cool to see the old photos/clips overlaid onto what is there today. :)

[@nikhilghoshal2307]

♥️♥️Thank you for bring back that childhood memory ♥️♥️

[@FatCatGarfield]

Man I'd be too chicken to just walk up and ask to just walk around while recording. Those people are super welcoming compared to most other places, where if you go anywhere near a building with a camera they come after you like a pack of wild dogs.

[@RetroRecipes]

I tried to film in what was the computer section of Boots, Richmond, UK and security made me delete the footage. Top secret opticians at work!

[@boxmfg]

SuperNice Thank you very much.... for a few minutes I felt like a lil kid again while watching this video. 👍🏼

[@andymaurice7693]

Youve made my day.. Thanks for the tour..Wish I had time to reminiscing this part of the 80s.. It was so cooooolll. Way bettet than now.. Keep them coming and maybe one day we will cross Paths

[@Landrew0]

Perifractic, you are my ultimate tour guide to the wonder years.

[@blenderbeachwavesblend]

I saw this by a recommend. I've seen some episodes in the past, they aired on UK television as far back in 2017 on a channel. Played the PS2 games nine years back. Pretty old now. I wouldn't watch through the whole series. I don't recall this episode. If you are a regular watcher, you may. I do recall one episode where they controlled the car using a game pad or something now. Pong video game controller that was it, one episode may of been season 3 or 4.

[@TheSimTetuChannel]

... and where the main actor follows from bay 3 to bay 4 to bay 5 to Baywatch.

[@RetroRecipes]

Hahah I might have to borrow that joke if that's okay 😅

[@plan7a]

Past Classroom Buildings? Protracted Childhood Business? Professionally Created Blueprints? Possible Carpets Booms? Just a few more PCB ideas for this one?

[@heathwellsNZ]

Detective work the likes of which could have been an episode/script from the actual show! Well done that man!

[@marcelh732]

Great research, I come from Germany and look forward to every new episode you upload. If I had the opportunity to live in Los Angeles, I would have set out to find film locations 😊 keep it up and best wishes from Germany

[@InternetManBaby]

Dude, you're ridiculous and I LOVE it!! Thank you for your channel!

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

I cried when KITT was dumped in the acid as i thought he was NEVER coming back.

[@nickpaddock6137]

This bought back memories of watching this episode on a Thursday night at 730pm on Thames TV (peri will be able to relate this). This episode bought a lump to my throat back in the day, and as you say the music on the episode was extra good (one of the tunes sounding a bit like axel f which came out shortly afterwards). Thanks for the hard work perifactic

[@SirWolf2018]

Fantastic editing, I feel like I'm brought back to the show again, thanks for all the work and entertainment!

[@ajmark2031]

I recon this building was also used in Knights of the Fast Lane, Season 3. I think the corridor at 11:44 is the same corridor at 42 mins into the episode. Also 38 mins into the episode there is a roller shutter door with the number 1 on it. Looks very similar to numbers in this vid. Ceiling lights the same too.

[@davidsewell3745]

Peri that was a fantastic video, awesome that the place still exists, i remember watching this episode as a kid and i balled my eyes out when kitt ended up in the pit, the knight rider 2000 music when you match the photos was amazing. Keep up the good work

[@shammon1]

What a gem of a clip, super video effects and investigation.

[@dariandark]

Not shocked that College of the Canyons was the filming location. They filmed all over the Santa Clarita Valley.

[@jeffflowers5489]

10:42 (PAUSE) that track in the floor is also in the computer lab, so perhaps that wall on the left was since added.

[@golfy808]

Absolutely fantastic.. "seeing the light".. i teared up😢😊

[@Smartzenegger]

Wow, that is an excellent find! Can't wait for the next video on this. :)

[@captainpirx]

And for such discoveries, great Knight Rider archeologist Indiana Fractic, I thank you very much and waiting eagerly for even more future discoveries of the past of our childhood.

[@matthewhegarty729]

That’s great you were able to get such wonderful footage! I believe these locations were also used in other episodes too, specifically Knights of the Fast Lane

[@mrlion1102]

Very interesting. These kind of episodes will be a nice time tracker showing how the world changes, but that some of the past is still with us if you look.

[@merman1974]

Great detective work, love the bits where you lined up the old photos with the current location.

[@philingram4810]

That prop with the keys looks like the one they had in V the original series, it was meant to part of the doomsday Device,I know it’s not night rider just thought I share lol

[@xx3868]

Sadly the slimmer stunt car driver guy has a longer neck? and "fake" hair and always easy to pick out in the stunt shots. My memory of the show which i need to rewatch is they seem to destroy Kitt and rebuild him many times at end or start of each season?

[@frankhenigman5117]

I'm not even a Knight Rider fan (though maybe I'll become one) but I love how much you love what you love. I totally get it and appreciate you sharing it.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@RichardFriedlaender]

Question - do you know where I can find the pilot for the 2006 reboot?

[@tonystafford978]

Man thank you so much for these videos. Knight Rider was my chiodhood

[@EtherconOmnicam]

Junkyard Dog is my favorite episode!!!!

[@madazza72]

That was awesome i thought my brother and i were the only ones crazy enough to find filming locations we are going to the usa next year on a knight rider location finding tour thanks for the memories ❤

[@Forbidaxe]

7:30 Yeah, but, your America... You love your drywall...

[@Dream0Asylum]

Peri - the detective we need, but don't deserve.

[@RetroRecipes]

🙏

[@chrisdixon5241]

Incredible detective work! Looking forward to more!

[@tobybridson]

Very cool, enjoy the journey of discovery and sleuthing!

[@ZTK-RC]

We will look back on these years of Retro Recipes fondly as the Knight Rider years, but I really would love to see your channel go deep on another topic sometime.

[@RetroRecipes]

I have Air Wolf and Street Hawk content planned, however ultimately I have to do what inspires me the most first, and that will always be a personal choice. As such it's impossible for me to please everyone with every topic; thanks for your understanding. Make sure you've checked out all the vids though as I bet there are some topics you missed that you might prefer :)

[@Whiskey201]

Do you know the dimensions of the doors? Just for perspective.

[@SixOThree]

I love these reflective episodes you do. This was a fun one.

[@davidebellini2694]

Very emotional! I can only imagine how much it was for you on site! Hello from Italy

[@nicktucker3437]

If you walked on down to bay 1 & 2 you would have had where they kept kitt & the dagger dx in "Knight of the Fastlane" S3E4

[@RetroRecipes]

Wow you're right! Thanks for the tip!

[@ashleysleight1016]

Wow" this is great love it great work 👏 look forward to the second part❤ from ash in the uk.

[@Motoko5000]

can't seem to find the song seeing the light its my fav when searching for a very long time can u help a fello night righter fan out please and thank you

[@RetroRecipes]

That's the Knight Rider 2000 Theme remix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXMdZiMZ7itm8U

[@Motoko5000]

@@RetroRecipes thank so much long live night rider👍

[@artif1ed]

I have just finished a diecast primer Kitt model today and then you drop this video