Kolchack The Night Stalker aired on ABC Television as one movie in 1972, as one movie in 1973, and as a twenty episode series from 1974 to 1975. It starred Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchack, a rumpled newpaper reporter who would pursue unusual and supernatural stories.
While the show aired just 20 episodes it is still remembered by many, as has been sighted as a major influence by writers such as The X Files creator Chris Carter.
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