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Kolchak: The Night Stalker

  • Watchlist
  • 1974-1975
  • 1 Season
  • ABC
  • Horror, Suspense
  • TV-PG
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Premiere Date September 13, 1974

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Darren McGavin
Carl Kolchak
Simon Oakland
Tony Vincenzo
Jack Grinnage
Ron Updyke

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Episode 1

The Ripper

Fri, Sep 13, 197452 mins

Carl Kolchak, a reporter sidelined by editor Tony Vincenzo, becomes obsessed with a string of murders targeting women across Chicago. While police dismiss reports of impossible strength and bullet resistance, Kolchak gathers evidence connecting the crimes to the infamous Jack the Ripper. Freelance journalist Jane Plumm uncovers records suggesting similar killings have appeared throughout history. As the body count rises and official explanations collapse, Kolchak races to identify the killer's next move, protect potential victims, and prove that the city is facing something far beyond an ordinary murderer.

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Awards

  • 2006 - Saturn Award - Best Retro Television Release on DVD - nominated
  • 2005 - Special Edgar - - winner
  • 2022 - Saturn Award - Best DVD Television Release - nominated

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