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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:television_series
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gptkbp:aired_on
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1970s.
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gptkbp:awards
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards.
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gptkbp:based_on
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short story by Jeff Rice
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Carl_Kolchak
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Growth through investigations.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Kolchak's character evolves throughout the series.
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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Seeking truth.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Interactions with law enforcement.
Kolchak's interactions with others.
Overly skeptical.
Struggles against disbelief.
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gptkbp:character_traits
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Skeptical yet determined.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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Unique visual style.
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Dan_Curtis
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gptkbp:critical_analysis
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Examined for its themes and style.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Cult classic status
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gptkbp:crossover
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References in other media.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced horror and detective genres.
Influenced horror tropes.
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Parodied in various shows.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Impact on horror genre.
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gptkbp:design
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Gothic elements.
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gptkbp:director
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Dan Curtis.
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Pioneering the monster-hunting genre.
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gptkbp:fan_base
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Cult following.
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gptkbp:featured_creatures
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Vampires, werewolves, and other monsters.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:first_aired
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gptkb:1972
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gptkbp:first_released
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1972.
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Night_Strangler
gptkb:Kolchak:_The_Night_Stalker
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:horror
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gptkbp:has_backstory
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Kolchak's past as a journalist.
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Reflects 1970s horror trends.
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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Foundation for future horror series.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Nightstalker
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gptkbp:influenced
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Books, films, and television.
Subsequent supernatural detective shows.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:The_X-Files
Gothic literature.
Urban legends.
Classic horror films.
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gptkbp:inspired
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Numerous adaptations and remakes.
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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real-life events
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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Considered a precursor to modern horror series.
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Gil_Melle
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gptkbp:notable_episodes
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' The Night Stalker' and ' The Night Strangler'.
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gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
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gptkb:Simon_Oakland
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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Famous lines from the series.
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gptkbp:notable_themes
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Supernatural investigation.
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
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2
Includes ' The Night Stalker' and ' The Night Strangler'.
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gptkbp:original_network
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gptkb:ABC
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gptkbp:plot
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A reporter investigates a series of mysterious murders.
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:ABC_Network
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Universal_Television
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gptkbp:production_years
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1971.
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gptkbp:protagonist
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Reporter.
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gptkbp:release_date
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January 11, 1972
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:The_Night_Stalker_(2005)
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gptkbp:role
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Investigative journalist.
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gptkbp:runtime
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74 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Las_Vegas
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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Memorable score.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Darren_Mc_Gavin
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gptkbp:theme
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The Night Stalker Theme
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gptkbp:viewership
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High ratings during original airing.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Fablehaven:_Rise_of_the_Evening_Star
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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