The Knight Industries Two Thousand – or KITT, as it was known – was as big a star of the 80s TV show Knight Rider as the show’s lead David Hasselhoff. In this episode, The Suva Files star car blogger Jim Suva talks about how the newly restyled Pontiac Trans Am was (and almost WASN’T!) chosen to “portray” KITT in 1982. Also hear about some of the ways KITT was “dressed” for the show – and how they made that dashboard look so cool!
A volunteer fits new shoes for a student recipient. Courtesy FDSF It may seem like a small barrier to overcome: A new pair of athletic shoes for elementary school children. However, as the nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows, it's a barrier that...
Left: The Barn Theatre School in Augusta, Michigan. Right: Penelope Alex with actor and Barn Theatre alum Robert Newman. Richard Piet photos Locals consider The Barn Theatre outside Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan as a community gem. They enjoy an...
Robert Newman and Penelope Alex at The Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan August 5, 2022. Photo by Richard Piet Actor Robert Newman is no stranger to daytime drama, after spending 28 years on Guiding Light and short stints on General...
Pat McKinney's 1977 Pontiac Firebird - nearly restored - which he authenticated to have been a screen-used model driven by James Garner on The Rockford Files Some regard the car '70s TV private eye Jim Rockford (The Rockford Files) drove as another character of the...
As a business owner, organizational leader or entrepreneur, you want to engage with new prospects, build trust and gain new business. Podcasts are modern engagement tools that help you show your expertise and gain positive exposure. And, if you collaborate with a...
Tara and Dann Sytsma with Improv Effects and Crawlspace Eviction Improv Comedy. Courtesy Improv Effects Ever been to an improv comedy show? it is amazing how an improv comedy group can work so cohesively that they can carry out a performance without a script. Even...
Michigan DOT snowplow Sisu traverses a section of roadway near L'Anse on January 21, 2022. The MiDrive website allows a camera view from active plows any time they are operating. Courtesy MDOT. The Richard Piet Show is a Livemic...
Ford Motor Company photo The Richard Piet Show is a Livemic Communications podcast Swiping left or right isn't just for dating anymore. Ford Motor Company has developed what it calls the "Job Connect" mobile app for employees seeking a...
James Garner with daughter Gigi. Photo courtesy Gigi Garner/Facebook. In this special Richard Piet Show episode, Gigi Garner talks about her dad James, the animal rescue non-profit she named for him, and how undiscovered talents can emerge from difficult times.Show...
Author and Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler returns on The Richard Piet Show, this time to discuss Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses - her book published in 2019. The awesome structures are fascinating in and of themselves, and harbor a rich history....