Street Hawk Retrospective

[@toychoreao]

The music of Tangerine Dream is incredible, main theme is the only track that is released, My favorite background music if from the second episode

[@RetroSpectives]

Pretty timeless if you ask me.

[@nigelmathewsnrm]

Personally I love both, 'cos there's a lot to love in both shows, and even though I will admit that there's a lot to point out that could be better with both shows, this one never got given a chance. And Rex Smith was a decent actor who should have been given at least another two or three seasons and then got the part of Daredevil following his co-starring in The Trial of The Incredible Hulk

[@RetroSpectives]

Definitely .. feels like it deserved another two seasons at least. Maybe we're due a reboot?

[@adnanalam8389]

I want a Street Hawk reboot so bad!

[@RetroSpectives]

I'd definitely give that a go if it was made now.

[@davidjones6470]

Classic show !!!!! Awesome upload Steve👌

[@David-di8nm]

NBC should have picked up this show and done a crossover with Knight rider

[@RetroSpectives]

That would have been bloody amazing!

[@davidjones6470]

Love that t-shirt mate!!

[@RetroSpectives]

One of my favourites! 😁

[@johnnyc3298]

Street Hawk was cool but Knight Rider pees all over it! Tougher, more protective for the user, many more gadgets, KITT is King ❤️👍🇬🇧😍

[@RetroSpectives]

Can't argue with those points. Ironically, the same could be said about cars/bikes in general.

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

MOST DEFINITELY the KING of the Road far & way back in the day too as well okay @johnnyc3298.

[@jeffleake1960]

this show had the same believability levels of the classic British sitcom metal mickey

[@RetroSpectives]

An odd link, but I can't really argue with it! 😂

[@stephanchedor7627]

I think Street Hawk aged much better in contrast to Knight Rider. As a child i first watched Knight Rider of course, but today i think the most episodes are outdated in terms of effects and storys. KR had some great moments like all "Goliath" (Garthe Knight😂)-Episodes, as well most of the third season. On the other hand the humour was nonsense most of the time and the first two seasons were really boring as well. Street Hawk had only 13 Episodes + Pilot, and that's the benefit. The whole thing was darker in terms of storys and soundtrack. I love especially the pilot and Vegas Run, which had very good moments. Rex Smith was a good actor in contrast to Hoff and Regalbuto an excellent sidekick. Certainly there were gadgets like Hypertrust, which was ridiculous and other things which copied Knight Rider all the way. Nonetheless i prefer Street Hawk😊 Sadly, there are no plans for a Bluray-Release, but the DVD-Version is better than nothing.

[@RetroSpectives]

I pretty much agree with everything you've said there, especially how the show does seem to have aged well.

[@benconway9010]

The thing i would of loved if they brought knight Rider and Street Hawk together as a cross over that would of been awesome...but knight Rider was better sorry

[@RetroSpectives]

It's all good. 🙂 You have a good point though .. a crossover would have been epic.

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

& DON'T forget about Airwolf itself too as well okay @benconway9010.

[@gozerthegozarian9500]

"Let's just say, I went through a phase.." That phase when you shake your head while riding your bicycle downhill in order to mimic the hyperthrust effect? I went through that phase, too! Ah, youth....

[@RetroSpectives]

I think I might still be going through a phase, if I'm honest. 🤣

[@thezenmaster9340]

​@@RetroSpectivesme too. 😂😂😂

[@SandeepJShridhar]

Hell yeah ! With you on that !

[@markrigg7038]

I loved them both, street hawk would have been as popular as knight rider if it had the chance, here's another one you might remember, Hardcastle and McCormick, there car was ace, the Coyote X

[@RetroSpectives]

Hardcastle and McCormick ... I remember the name, but can't remember the show. I'll have to look that up.

[@RetroSpectives]

Just looked it up. Sweet lookin' car!

[@adrianhead6272]

Surprised that's even a question... NO, Street Hawk is not better than Knight Rider... not in a million years. KITT can think, talk, and drive itself. It's like comparing Blue Thunder and Airwolf.

[@RetroSpectives]

I tend to agree. Street Hawk has aged well though, in my opinion.

[@mikepowell7938]

Street Hawk Knight Rider & Air Wolf 😎💪🏾✊🏾

[@RetroSpectives]

Totally! 😄

[@gregmtech]

riding my bike with my freind /neighbour of the same age : sings CHiPs Theme .. riding alone : sings street hawk ....

[@RetroSpectives]

🤣🤣

[@davidbrown7379]

Thank you Steve. I watched Street Hawk again when it was broadcast on Forces TV about five years ago Unfortunately they never showed the pilot episode. I think the series has held up very well. There's always a danger in revisiting films and TV from our youth in that they don't quite measure up to the memory. It deserved more than one series 👍

[@RetroSpectives]

Absolutely. I was surprised how well it held up. The Knight Rider comparison came about because I'd gone back to that and lost interest. Going back to Street Hawk, I wasn't expecting much but I was riveted throughout every episode and was left wanting more. I always thought Knight Rider was better but in hindsight I've changed my mind.

[@TwistedSMF]

@David Brown You can find it online. I think YT's bot's have it fixed where I can't mention it. But you can find it very cheap. I will give you a hint. It starts with an "a' ends with a "n" and has a Prime attached to it. :p

[@davidbrown7379]

@@TwistedSMF 👍

[@REDHOTREACTIONS]

Thoroughly enjoyed this... i wholeheartedly agree with everythjng u said.. imho it was the best of a great bunch

[@RetroSpectives]

It was great to revisit it. Still a great show.

[@lmarsh1894]

What a great show, watched it again recently the theme tune was awsome like Airwolf and of course who's forgetting Automan!! Now that was cool!!

[@RetroSpectives]

I never caught Automan originally. From clips, I don't think it's aged well. I might have to give it a watch.

[@mumfnah]

A classic for sure. Of course we also uses to play the part on our bikes. A mate round the block had the black Raleigh Vektar, which pretty much was the best bike you could have wanted at the time, especially when wanting to be Street Hawk as had all the buttons. I did watch the pilot during lockdown, going to pick up the DVD to watch the rest again soon

[@RetroSpectives]

Well worth it. It's now in my collection and it's a keeper.

[@terrortorn]

Street Hawk was easier to play on your BMX. 2 wheels!

[@RetroSpectives]

Yeah, I did pretend to be Knight Rider on my bike, but Street Hawk was a more natural fit. 😂

[@terrortorn]

@@RetroSpectives CHiP's was a good fit too. A-Team, a bit of a stretch.

[@caeserromero3013]

My little brother had a Street Hawk outfit as a kid.

[@RetroSpectives]

Sounds very cool. I don't remember much in the way of merchandise from back then. Was it shop bought?

[@caeserromero3013]

@@RetroSpectives Yeah it was official. I found the pic of us as kids in an album, it was a black top and trousers with the white stripes on the arms and legs and the Street Hawk logo on the chest. I can't post photos on here sadly but I sent it to my friend on whatsapp as my friends mother died last month and he's been finding old photos from childhood in drawers. We mentioned Street Hawk A Team etc so I sent him the pic.

[@ReactWithGeo]

I did reactions to the whole series. I think a reboot with modern techniques would be amazing

[@RetroSpectives]

How about a Street Hawk / Knight Rider crossover?

[@wondersisters4869]

Unfortunately, the soundtrack that Tangerine Dream composed for the 13 episodes has never been released. For me one of his best songs. Knight Rider, Airwolf, Blue Thunder, Street Hawk.. forever!

[@RetroSpectives]

Yes, definitely one of the best theme songs ever I think. A quick youtube search for Tangerine Dream is an interesting rabbit-hole to disappear down.

[@thefrecklepuny]

Used to love this as a kid. Remember watching this with my big sister! Street Hawk, Knight Rider, Blue Thunder (even though not a massive fan of), The A-Team, Airwolf, The Fall Guy, Tales of the Golden Monkey and Bring 'em Back Alive, the latter two cashing in on the Indiana Jones craze of course. All 80s classics.

[@RetroSpectives]

Those last two you mentioned I haven't heard of.

[@thefrecklepuny]

@@RetroSpectives Tales of the Gold Monkey and Bring em Back Alive starred Steve Collins and Bruce Boxleitner respectively. Both were set in S E Asia, 1930s Singapore, I think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gauqlGCtZbWkl8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/gauqlGCtZbWkl8k

[@benconway9010]

@@RetroSpectives seriously? where the hell have you been I've heard of them tales of the golden monkey was brilliant and McGyver

[@RetroSpectives]

@@benconway9010 Under a rock, apparently. Takes of the Golden Monkey and Bring 'em Back Alive I've still never heard of. MacGuyver however I'm very much aware of, and the way Richard Dean Anderson makes little nods to his old character in the Stargate TV show is brilliant.

[@-WolfMan-]

Cool - But definitely NOT better than KnightRider

[@RetroSpectives]

Yeah, but ... Oh, alright then. 😏

[@Longlostpuss]

Street Hawk was never as good as Knight Rider, but I still used to watch it anyway, I liked anything involving tech modified vehicles with lovely flashing lights as a kid.

[@RetroSpectives]

I think a lot of the appeal for me was that on my bike I could pretend to be Street Hawk. Kitt, not so much. Should have got a go-kart I guess. 😂

[@chrisbullard5901]

“A Second Self” is the highlight of the series. In many ways, I wish it aired later in the season, which might have prompted ABC to keep it going.

[@RetroSpectives]

Best we'll ever get now, if anything, would be either a reboot or a continuation of the story. I'd be up for that.

[@nkronert]

Isn't it amazing how the bad guys are always so focused on destroying the hero of the show that they totally don't see the cliff coming 😊

[@RetroSpectives]

They'd do well to be a little less obsessive. Might still be around today. 🥴

[@adnanalam8389]

Street Hawk is my favorite 80's tv show of all time!

[@RetroSpectives]

Good taste! I'm quite font of it too. 🏍️🤗

[@KartikPatel-nt4ff]

😅😮😅😅😅😅well information good show you 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@RetroSpectives]

😎👍

[@simbamukandatsama6333]

Both

[@Dazza19746]

I used to fly around the streets on my bike pretending to be Jessie, on my various ‘missions’ talking to Norman through my bike helmet etc. I used to get some funny looks and head shakes! Mainly from people I’d went to school with years earlier! It was like they never seen a 43 yr old playing at streethawk before 🤷

[@RetroSpectives]

I know, right? 🤣

[@nkronert]

I love this 😊

[@dodgeramsport01]

Street Hawk is not black but dark blue!

[@RetroSpectives]

Good to know, thanks.

[@stockpilethomas7900]

I just remember the bike of this show. Was to young to remember show"s That's the same with Blue. Thunder .Before Airwolf.

[@RetroSpectives]

I used to love Airwolf, but in hindsight it hasn't aged particularly well, I think.

[@stockpilethomas7900]

@@RetroSpectives I find that with a lot of 80 shows. A lot of shows repeat the same formula. Especially 80 cartoons like Thundercats.

[@anthonycerulli5524]

Street hawk was great, but no it was not better then knight rider.

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

Most definitely NOT okay @anthonycerulli5524.

[@stevestocker8467]

Absolutely loved this! Now I know why not for very long..thanks. could obvs get lots of knight rider merch back in the day so that won out over street hawk probably for that reason alone..

[@stewsretroreviews]

This, Knight Rider and Airwolf, classic 80s, Street hawk had the amazing synth track too 😊 , thanks for sharing👍🏻

[@RetroSpectives]

Definitely one of the best theme tunes.

[@stewsretroreviews]

@@RetroSpectives Definitely agree mate👌🏻

[@darkhall8227]

​@@stewsretroreviews I like this more than knightrider glad i have the dvd set

[@JamesAHirons_]

I went thru the same phase on my Raleigh Burner. I read somewhere the stunt guy said the added props on tthe bike always smashed off after leaps. Tragic what happened with him too. 😢

[@RetroSpectives]

Did the stunt driver have an accident? I hadn't heard about that.

[@JamesAHirons_]

@@RetroSpectives On 19 July 1992 Donna, his wife, was struck down and killed by an unsecured road Safety vehicle whilst walking along a pavement on her way back from a local shop with her two young daughters by her side, the youngest still in her pram. Chris Bromham was the stunt double. Very talented Brit .

[@RetroSpectives]

@@JamesAHirons_ Damn! That's tragic. 😢

[@chrisrichardson578]

Just like Knight Rider I was jaw dropped on the floor in love with this show! I bought the season and watch it in rotation with Knight Rider and Airwolf on my days off! Sad it only lasted 1 season but to this day it is the main reason I got my motorcycle liscense and my Bike (which in a funny twist) cause it is a Hawk250! I also sourced a fiberglass kit to make a full size StreetHawk but I have yet to commit to the 7k pricetag, maybe one day lol! I have also began making a Streethawk out of a GIJoe RAM and having a 3D printed Jesse Mach and Streethawk made! Even with 1 season this show still captivates people and has a big fallowing! Thank you for your video!

[@RetroSpectives]

If you can somehow reproduce a bike that looks like Street Hawk, you'd totally slay at TV, Film & Comic Cons!

[@chrisrichardson578]

Absolutely I wouldn't dress up as anything else! We have a local Con in the next town over and I'd for sure bring the bike every year! I have yet to commit to the $7000.00 price tag of just the kit (no electronics) and honestly it'll be alot of work and money to do StreetHawk justice!!!

[@RetroSpectives]

I've done cosplay once or twice. It's always good fun.

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

They SHOULD'VE created a two HOUR TV Movie type CROSSOVER with those 3 1980's TV Shows far & way back in the day too as well okay @chrisrichardson.

[@jonathanrowlands1234]

The best 👍🏻

[@RetroSpectives]

Yup! 🏍️😎

[@TwistedSMF]

I need to re-watch this myself. I remember watching it on TV when it first come out. I can't remember why they cancelled it. I know as always during that time it was cause of low ratings. I think it was cause of the time slot. This would be a good idea for a reboot for sure. For those interested on re-watching it. You can find Season 1 online. (I think YT keeps deleting my comment for mentioning where to find it -lol) Oh, Something that was not mention his partner is Robert Beltran. He stars later on as Cmdr. Chakotay in Star Trek: Voyager.

[@RetroSpectives]

Yeah, low ratings as I mentioned. The low ratings themselves being due to a managerial decision to prioritise another TV show for the prime time slot. Dailymotion for those episodes you mentioned, I believe. The DVD is quite cheap if you shop around though & it's nice to have on the shelf.

[@georgemcray]

The man, the machine... Streethawk!!! Got goosebumps even today...

[@RetroSpectives]

Yeah, there's definitely something about that guy's voice in the intro. It should be cringey but he really sells it. 😎

[@garrylawless3550]

Excellent video. Me and my best friend were into Streethawk. It was a natural evolution to watch after Night Rider. This was another one of those series, like Automan, that the British TV announcer would claim that a new series would be back next year! As there was no internet, you just took their word and were disappointed when it never came back. 😊

[@RetroSpectives]

Thanks for watching .. It's a shame we only got one series, and for such a dumb reason, too. There was a lot of potential there.

[@carllondonnuman7604]

Thanks for sharing this I love this tv show. Great channel😀👍

[@RetroSpectives]

Cheers bud, and thanks for watching. 🙂👍

[@theshamanarchist5441]

Was the 'other show' Knightrider by any chance. That David Hasslehoff's got a lot to answer for, ha ha.

[@RetroSpectives]

It was actually a show called Call To Glory. I'd never heard of it & had to look it up: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_to_Glory

[@theshamanarchist5441]

@@RetroSpectives Fair play mate. Even that looks like it might be pretty interesting. Shame it put 'the hawk' down after just one season but, I suppose 1 is better than none?

[@RetroSpectives]

@@theshamanarchist5441 Yeah there'll always be that one season, but I guess if there'd been none, we'd be none the wiser.

[@nasar64]

The memories....... Enjoyed alot 😇

[@RetroSpectives]

😁