New Kolchak Series in Development

[Max Power]

By X-Files Writer, Producer
October 14, 2004

Frank Stopnitz, who wrote and produced numerous episodes of the X-Files, is developing a new series based on Kolchak, The Night Stalker, the short-lived cult fave that ran for one season on ABC in the 70s, according to Variety. Kolchak served as an important inspiration for the X-Files, according to X-Files creator Chris Carter.

Two TV movies preceded the 1974-1975 series; the first was generally acknowledged as the high point of the incarnation. Writers for the series included David Chase (Sopranos) and Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Tales from the Crypt, Forrest Gump).