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KNIGHT RIDER: KNIGHT SONG

EXEC. PRODUCERS: Glen Larson, Robert Foster
PRODUCER: Gino Grimaldi
SUPV. PRODUCERS: Burton Armus, Bruce Lansbury

Production #60230
5th Draft - October 11, 1985 (F.R.)

Teleplay: .................. Burton Armus
Director: .................. Georg Fenady

                              
                                ACT ONE

     FADE IN

     EXT. CHICAGO SKYLINE - DAY

     A slow pan across as we hear the rasping beat of "Blues"
     being sung by the famous Charley Conners, his voice
     blending and adding to the feel, history, and look.  The
     camera moves down to:

     EXT. "NEW TENEMENT" CLUB - NIGHT

     In the midst of the tenements and one story taxpayers an 
     old theatre has been taken over...Banners designate the
     Grand Opening that night.  Camera moves in to the sign at 
     the front door..."JOSH BEVIN PRESENTS CHARLEY CONNERS...
     PROCEEDS FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDING FUND".
     Charley's voice plays over his picture as we move in to the 
     rehearsal....

     CLOSE ON CHARLEY CONNERS

     His sweat-soaked face a natural gleaming logo half-hidden
     by his dark glasses.  He pours out his talent and emotions
     through his voice.  Camera widens to:

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Charley Conners at the piano...The camera pans the room
     along the tables already setup for the evening show...
     other tables, and then over the bar....

     BAR

     set up over to one side of the theatre.  Josh Bevin, over
     sixty, overweight, black tie, and very proud.  The 
     Bartender who is setting up smiles and leans over to him 
     to whisper....

                               BARTENDER
               You've always done pretty good Josh,
               but I bet you never thought you'd 
               rebuild your old neighborhood.

     Josh smiles and shushs him with a sign, but takes a moment
     to look around, then turns back, gives him a nod....

                               JOSH
               If me and Charley can just get them 
               started they can put it all together 
               again....

     CHARLEY CONNERS

     smiling as he sings, almost as if he heard Josh.

     OMITTED

     EXT. CHICAGO STREETS - DAY

     Traffic at a horn blaring stand still...Charley's music
     continues over and....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     Michael smacks the steering wheel in frustration...RC3
     sitting next to him enjoys the music, his thirty-two-ounce
     soda cup perched precariously on his knee....

                               MICHAEL
               I hate traffic jams.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I don't like taking carbon monoxide
               into my system either Michael.  Try 
               to relax.

                               RC3
               You tell him Kitt.  We're air condi-
               tioned, slurping cherry flavored
               bubbles and tapped into a Charlie 
               Conners live rehearsal...Life is 
               sweet Michael.

     Michael gives him a look, holds a beat.

                               MICHAEL
               Try this for sweet...We're supposed 
               to be in Detroit but we're 400 miles 
               out of our way so you can visit your
               old neighborhood and Bonnie can wear 
               out her credit cards on Michigan 
               Boulevard.

                               K.I.T.T.
               And to catch the Charley Conners 
               opening.

                               MICHAEL
               Who's side are you on?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm also a fan of Mr. Conners.

                               RC3
               And you're also part of the alibi if 
               Devon finds out.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I don't know if I like being an alibi.
               By the way, what is it?

                               MICHAEL
               We don't know yet pal, but you're in 
               on it...
                      (smile,
                       beat)
               Now let's talk about 'sweet'....

     RC3 reaction.

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Charley Conners is coming to the end of his song....

     BAR

     The Bartender nods to Josh smiling.

                               BARTENDER
               I'm headed for the store room
               Josh.  Stay away from my inventory.

     Josh returns the smile and heads for the stage where
     Charley has just finished his song...Josh applauds and then
     hears the sound of another set of hands clapping.  He turns 
     to face:

     ANGLE ACROSS ROOM

     Keith Lawson, young, big, and mean, is framed by three 
     men...Velez shorter and dark next to him and a couple of 
     henchmen....

     JOSH

     suddenly a little tense and wary.

                               JOSH
               First show is at eight PM.  We're 
               not open till then.

     KEITH

     His hard half smile.

                               KEITH
               Or maybe not at all.

     Keith nods to the rest of his group...They move forward.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. STREET - K.I.T.T.

     The traffic opens up.  Michael slips out and makes a right 
     turn.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               This is more like it.  We'll be 
               sitting with your friend Josh for 
               the next number.

     Charley's V.O., the speaker isn't singing now.  The sound 
     of the fight in the b.g.

                               CHARLEY'S VOICE
               Josh what's going on?  Where are you 
               Josh?

     Michael and RC3 snap alert.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's get there Kitt.  Scan and 
               photo everything when we pull up.

     OMITTED

     EXT. K.I.T.T.

     as it picks up speed and heads for the Club.

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB

     The three hoods are already in action.

     SERIES OF CUTS

     Two of them have Josh against the bar and tattoo him with 
     fists and feet.

     Velez flings chairs and tables across the room wrecking 
     whatever he can.

     Keith watches a beat, then exits as the three continue....

     Josh slumps unconscious to the floor...The two now move to 
     assist Velez in his carnage.

     Charley left up on stage continues to call out in his 
     concern for Josh...His own frustration building.

                               CHARLEY
               Somebody...Anybody...What's happening?
               Josh are you all right..?  I can help 
               you Josh...Tell me where you are?

     THE THREESOME

     They look around ignoring Charley...Their last piece of 
     havoc being the smashing of the bottles on the back 
     bar...Then they exit....

     OMITTED

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY - MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW
     THROUGH WINDSHIELD

     as K.I.T.T. pulls up...Velez and his two henchmen have 
     exited the club.  They head for a car parked nearby with 
     Keith behind the wheel.

     ANGLE ON KEITH

     as he pulls from the curb his eye meets RC3 in K.I.T.T...A
     flash of recognition.

     ON RC3

     The same flash of recognition.  Then the voice of Charley 
     comes over the speaker again....

                               CHARLEY'S VOICE
               Josh, sound off and I'll find you....

     K.I.T.T.

     as Michael and RC3 are out of the car and to the front door.

     OMITTED

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Michael and RC3 rush in.  The place is a mess.  No one in
     sight except Charley Conners who is precariously near the 
     edge of the stage and about to step off into a three-foot
     drop.  He is still calling out to Josh.  (Ad-libs).
     Michael rushes forward...RC3 checking the rest of the place.

     STAGE

     Michael reaches Charley just before he is about to step off
     the stage...Charley, not knowing, is quick to throw a pretty 
     good punch which Michael ducks....

                               MICHAEL
               Take it easy Charley, I'm here to 
               help....

                               CHARLEY
               Then find Josh....

     NEW ANGLE

     RC3 calls out from near the bar where he kneels over the 
     prone body of Josh.

                               RC3
               Over here Michael.

     Michael turns back to Charley.

                               MICHAEL
               How do we do this?

                               CHARLEY
               Just walk, I'll find an elbow to 
               hang on to....

     OMITTED

     ANGLE

     They move towards the bar area.  Michael stumbles over some 
     debris and Charley almost trips over him...He laughs....

                               CHARLEY
               I can do that without your help.

     They reach Josh...Charley is the first to touch him...He 
     examines him with his hands...feels his breathing....

                               CHARLEY
               He's got some cracked ribs and 
               busted arm...How's he look....

                               MICHAEL
               Like a concussion...
                      (into comlink)
               Kitt, get an ambulance here....

                               RC3
               He took a bad beating.

                               MICHAEL
               Any idea who did it Charley?

     ANGLE ON CHARLEY

     His frustration again, then a soft smile....

                               CHARLEY
               You'll have to talk to Josh...I only
               see voices.

                                              CUT TO

     OMITTED

     EXT. HOSPITAL - NIGHT - ESTABLISH - STOCK

                               MICHAEL'S VOICE
               If you told that story to a mule he'd
               probably kick you.

     INT. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM - NIGHT

     Josh Bevin is painfully stretched out on a bed.  His face 
     is bandaged, his ribs arm and ribs giving him a lot of 
     trouble.

                               JOSH
               Feels like that's what happened...
               you see a mule leaving my place...?

                               MICHAEL
               Three of them, all on their hind 
               legs...and I think you know who they 
               are....

                               JOSH
               Look Mr. Knight.  I thank you...I
               thank The Foundation for Law and 
               Government and above all I thank 
               God, but I really have nothing to 
               say to all three of you right now.

                               MICHAEL
               Then maybe it would be better to 
               hand this over to the Chicago police.

                               JOSH
               They got enough problems without 
               looking into a case where there's no 
               complaint and nobody going to 
               testify.

                               MICHAEL
               There's a squeeze on you Josh.

     Josh gets a little nervous.

                               JOSH
               If there is it's still my problem
               and my choice on how to handle it....

                               MICHAEL
               So far you're doing a lousy job.
               Next time some innocent people could 
               be hurt.

                               JOSH
               There are no innocent people in 
               the ghetto Mr. Knight.  There's 
               victims and survivors.  I call in 
               the cops and all these people have 
               to do is watch and see who wins.  I
               came back to help them be survivors.
               They have to care, and they have to 
               help....

                               MICHAEL
               You're betting people lives....

                               JOSH
                      (uncertain
                       beat)
               Get out of my room and stay out of
               my life....

     Michael holds a beat, then exits the room.

     HALLWAY

     Bonnie and RC3 are there...They have been listening.

                               MICHAEL
               He's a thick head.

                               RC3
               Maybe, but I know what he's saying 
               and he's right.  He's come back to 
               help rebuild this area...Thick head 
               or not Michael, he could use our help.

                               MICHAEL
               It's a local police matter...I'll 
               fill them in on whatever I have.

                               BONNIE
               That won't work.  We owe a favor to
               this neighborhood...We owe it to our 
               local pit crew who put K.I.T.T.
               together when he was declared 
               D.O.A....

     ON MICHAEL

     He holds a beat...

                               MICHAEL
               You're both right...I'll do what I 
               can...First we have to find out what 
               this is all about....

     Bonnie smiles.

                               MICHAEL
               Don't smile too soon...you're going 
               to have to explain to Devon why 
               we're not in Detroit....

     Michael moves off on her look....

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. SEMI - NIGHT - STOCK

     parked in a garage area of the city.

     INT. SEMI - NIGHT

     ...K.I.T.T. is hooked up to one of the semi monitors.  Bonnie
     makes certain adjustments as RC3 and Michael study the screen.

     MONITOR SCREEN

     We see the film of the New Tenement Club from K.I.T.T.'s 
     point of view as he approached....

                               MICHAEL
               Move in closer Bonnie.

     The image is enlarged.  We see Keith Lawson, at the wheel,
     the others exit the club leisurely...Michael can be seen 
     approaching from camera and into the club.

     ANGLE ON RC3

     His reaction...Unsure as to exactly what's happening.

     NEW ANGLE

     Michael points at the screen.

                               MICHAEL
               Let's try and identify them.

                               RC3
                      (hesitant
                       beat)
               I know him...the driver...His name is 
               Keith Lawson...But he couldn't be 
               involved in this....

                               MICHAEL
               You sound pretty sure....

                               RC3
               I am...I've known Keith since I was 
               six.  He was always sort of the 
               local hero....

     Michael eyes RC3 for a beat, reading him.

     RC3 gets a little annoyed.

                               RC3
               Keith is a good guy.

     Bonnie senses a little bit of tension building and steps in.

                               BONNIE
               Maybe he is RC.  All Michael is going 
               to do is check him out.  I'd say the 
               tape warrants that.

                               RC3
               I don't know Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Neither do I yet...That's why I'm
               still looking into it.

     RC3 holds a few thoughtful beats.

                               RC3
               I'm part of this whole thing Michael.
               Part of F.L.A.G.  Part of this 
               neighborhood.  Maybe I have to prove  
               something but I'll do the checking 
               on Keith....

     Bonnie is about to interject...Michael holds her with a look.

                               MICHAEL
               Okay RC.  You've earned the right to
               get more involved in F.L.A.G. busi-
               ness.  Just remember one thing....

                               RC3
               What's that.

                               MICHAEL
               This is F.L.A.G. business.

     RC3 nods his understanding, turns back to the monitor
     screen.

     MONITOR SCREEN

     The freeze frame picture of Keith Lawson.

                                              MATCH CUT TO

     CLOSE ON KEITH LAWSON

     cocky, tough, but with a concerned look on his face.  The 
     camera widens to:

     INT. OFFICE

     Furnished...The rest of the group is in a mood to cele-
     brate.  They offer Keith a drink...He refuses, gives them 
     an annoyed look.  Velez shrugs....

                               VELEZ
               Relax, enjoy...We got it done....

                               KEITH
               Got what done?  We just got started.
               We're into big business for the first
               time and the sooner we deliver that 
               theater to Sanford the sooner we move 
               on to the next neighborhood.  We got 
               what you can call, 'an investment in 
               the future.'

                               VELEZ
               What is it with you, I try and talk 
               to you and you spout like a business 
               course at Harvard....

                               KEITH
               Joliet ain't Harvard...
                      (big smile)
               But you're right.  I could say I
               graduated college.  Now I'm out there 
               in the real world making my way into 
               becoming a millionaire.  And as long 
               as Sanford keeps wanting to push 
               people out of this area, we keep 
               making money...and that's what I'm 
               going to do.

     CLOSE ON KEITH

                               KEITH
               Even if I have to level a neighbor-
               hood and everyone in it.

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT ONE

                             ACT TWO

     FADE IN

     CLOSE ON WAITER

     as he delivers his silver-domed plates to a table...The
     camera pulls back to:

     INT. WALDORF RESTAURANT - DAY

     Posh.  The waiter serves the plates carefully to Keith and
     RC3, then refills the coffee cups, takes away some dishes,
     then departs....

                               RC3
               Breakfast is supposed to be two 
               eggs, enough potatoes to fill the 
               plate and three bucks with tip....

     RC3 takes a sip of his orange juice....

                               KEITH
               You're sipping three bucks right 
               now.  Better adjust your thinking RC
               or you'll be eating in the old 9th
               Street Diner all your life....

                               RC3
               They told me where to find you...and
               if I eat like this every morning I'd 
               never fit behind the wheel of the 
               semi.

                               KEITH
                      (serious)
               ...Who you working for anyhow?

                               RC3
               An outfit called F.L.A.G.

                               KEITH
               You selling bug spray or something?

                               RC3
               No it's The Foundation for Law and 
               Government.

     ON KEITH

     His reaction.

                               KEITH
               Cops?

                               RC3
               Not exactly, sort of a support 
               group.  We just wanted to catch the
               Charley Conners' show....

     SCENE

                               KEITH
               How many more of you F.L.A.G. people
               are around?

                               RC3
               A few...You saw one of them...The
               tall guy running into the club
               yesterday when Josh Bevin got dumped.

     To RC3 the answer makes sense, but Keith is still
     annoyed.

                               KEITH
               Sounds like you're asking a question
               ...You playing cop with me?...

                               RC3
               I'm here as a friend....

                               KEITH
               Then stay that way...I run a legiti-
               mate real estate business....

                               RC3
               Why are you sounding on me Keith??
               When I was a kid you were the one 
               who always took care of us younger 
               ones...We've never had a beef....

     ON KEITH

     His look becomes a little easier, but hard....

                               KEITH
               Yeah you're right...But things have 
               changed...I only take care of Keith 
               Lawson now...Everybody else is on 
               their own.  And nobody better try
               and stop me.
                      (beat)
               Including old friends from the neigh-
               borhood.

     RC3 holds a beat, then nods his understanding.

                                              CUT TO

     A SINGING GROUP

     Four black youths as they gesture and harmonize in a well-
     rehearsed and coordinated routine...The camera widens to:

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     There is a bevy of neighborhood people cleaning and restoring
     the location, mostly women, but enough men to get the heavy
     work done...Charley Conners sits at the piano and accompanies
     the makeshift group.  He's enjoying it as much as the kids and 
     the working audience, amongst who is now Michael.

     The song comes to an end and Michael applauds, approaches 
     the stage and Charley Conners....

                               MICHAEL
               I'd like to talk to you if I could 
               Mr. Conners.

                               CHARLEY
               Call me Charley...I'm blind, not old.
                      (to the 
                       group)
               How about you put some rhythm into
               brooms and clean up the outside.  I 
               got to talk to the big fella.

     The kids move off, and step to their beat.  Charley turns 
     to face Michael.  His smile lights up his face....

                               CHARLEY
               You about six four, six five?

                               MICHAEL
               About...How did you know?

                               CHARLEY
               'Cause I had to reach up over my 
               head to hang onto your arm.  That's 
               why they don't use giraffes for 
               seeing eye dogs....

     Michael's laughter....

                               CHARLEY
               Now you'll be wanting to ask me too 
               many questions that I don't have all 
               the answers for.  So come on up here 
               and let's start....

                               MICHAEL
               I think you already know the 
               questions.

     Charley, a little more serious....

                               CHARLEY
               Probably, but you still got to ask.
               People born around here aren't 
               natural volunteers....

     Michael moves up to the stage....

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY - K.I.T.T.

     The youths have already figured out how to use the cleaning
     tools as musical instrument as they boogie on closer to 
     K.I.T.T.

     NEW ANGLE

     Then one of the kids starts to pick up the beat of the 
     improve music on K.I.T.T.'s hood....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Now hold on a minute.  Your timing
               is excellent but your choice of 
               percussion instruments is going to 
               cause some conflict.

     The group accepts the fact that K.I.T.T. talks with the 
     awareness of the electronic generation.

                               RALPH
               We got to have percussion.  We need 
               a beat.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Then consider using a garbage can 
               cover.

                               MICK
               The sound is too tinsel.  We need 
               basso.

                               RICK
               You can talk, can you sing?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I don't know...I've never really 
               tried.

                               RALPH
               Not even in the car wash?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm afraid not....

     The kids look at each other, then harmonize a note....

                               RONNIE
               Try that....

     K.I.T.T. does try and is awful...His voice causes the kids 
     to break up.

                               RALPH
               You're a better drum than you are a 
               singer.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T. - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

     His anharmonic synthesizer lights up....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Perhaps I can be of some help.

     The sound of a percussion section blares out of the 
     speakers.  The button flicks into the beat, then other 
     supporting instruments are added, the kids start to pick up
     the beat...Then Kid #1 leans over top K.I.T.T.

                               RALPH
               That's great, but could you give us 
               a vocal 'wa, wa'?

                               K.I.T.T.
               Not a chance....

     It doesn't slow the singing.

                                              CUT TO

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Michael and Charley Conners at the closed bar.

                               CHARLEY
               Josh won't tell you anything because 
               he's used to handling things himself
               and not run to the cops.

                               MICHAEL
               I'm not a cop.

                               CHARLEY
               Close enough for Josh.

                               MICHAEL
               Then he's still dancing a two step...
               He's outdated....

                               CHARLEY
               Maybe, but Josh convinced this neigh-
               borhood that if they worked together 
               they could clean it up and breath 
               life back into it...He's the leader 
               ...He's got to stay in control...He 
               goes to the cops and he's saying he 
               lost it....

     ANGLE

     One of the neighborhood women urgently whispers something 
     to Charley...He reacts.  Holds for a beat as he thinks....

                               CHARLEY
               Maybe I do have to fill you in...Josh
               just snuck out of the hospital.  I 
               hope he's not headed for trouble....

                               MICHAEL
               To the ones responsible for last 
               night.

                               CHARLEY
               Could be.

                               MICHAEL
               Would the name be Keith Lawson?

                               CHARLEY
                      (nods)
               The name would be Eastside Realty
               and we better get there...Give me 
               that extra high arm of yours....

     Michael does as he's requested and they move to the front 
     door and out.

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     The concert with K.I.T.T. and the trio continues.  It is 
     interrupted as Michael holds the door open for Charley...One
     of the kids rushes forward.

                               RALPH
               You hear the sound out of this car
               Mr. Conners?

     They climb into K.I.T.T.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     As Michael pulls away from the curb, Michael questions 
     K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               What was that all about Kitt?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I was helping out the youth of 
               Chicago.  If you could do some back-
               ground 'wa-wa' you could join in....

     Charley is more than impressed by it all....

                               CHARLEY
               What does this car do besides 
               harmonize?

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt can do almost anything....

                               CHARLEY
               Like what?

                               MICHAEL
               Like drive us to where we're 
               headed.  What's the location?

                               CHARLEY
               Lake and 5th.

                               MICHAEL
               You got that Kitt....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Of course Michael...And I'm very 
               pleased to meet you Mr. Conners.

                               CHARLEY
               Likewise Mr. Kitt...Likewise.

                                              TIME CUT TO

     EXT. K.I.T.T.

     driving through.

                                              TIME CUT TO

     EXT. OFFICE BUILDING - DAY

     One of the older two story locations in the city.  K.I.T.T.
     pulls up and has to double park next to a truck.  A 
     uniformed traffic Cop blows his whistle and waves them 
     on....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL
               Keep circling the block, Kitt.  I'll
               call you if I need help.

                               CHARLEY
               If this car can drive itself, I got 
               a favor to ask of you....

     LONG SHOT DOWN K.I.T.T.

     Michael leaning in the window...The camera pulls back to:

     INT. EASTSIDE REALTY OFFICE

     Velez looks down from the second floor window.  He turns to 
     Keith.

                               VELEZ
               We got company.  RC's buddy.  The big
               guy.

     Keith reacts, then seems pleased.

                               KEITH
               If he starts a hassle, we have 
               every legal right to finish it.
               Be ready.

     Velez returns the smile, looks out the window.

     VELEZ' POINT OF VIEW - K.I.T.T.

     pulls away and Michael heads towards the entrance.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     A smiling Charley Conners sits behind the wheel enjoying 
     the fantasy of driving K.I.T.T....

                               CHARLEY
               Come on Mr. Kitt.  Let's burn a 
               little rubber.

     K.I.T.T.

     zips around a corner past the traffic Cop.

     TRAFFIC COP

     The look on his face as he's not sure of what he saw....

                                              CUT TO

     INT. EASTSIDE REALTY OFFICE - DAY

     Michael walks in to face Keith Lawson.

     ANGLE

     They study each other carefully for a few beats.

                               KEITH
               You looking to move into a low rent 
               apartment, Mr...Mr...?

                               MICHAEL
               My name is Michael Knight and I'm
               looking to move in on you.

                               KEITH
               What's with you.  Somebody must be 
               playing handball with your head.

                               MICHAEL
               Not mine, but maybe Josh Bevin's.
               You're pushing on him, I don't know 
               why.  But I'm part of Josh's play.
               Deal with me....

                               KEITH
               I don't have to deal with anyone.  I
               run a legitimate business.  You 
               think different you better have a 
               little more going for you than a big 
               mouth and a neighborhood spy.  Now 
               why did you really come here?

                               MICHAEL
               Because there's an injured old timer 
               who's just man enough to try and 
               face you with his fists.....

                               KEITH
                      (broad smile)
               So Josh Bevin busted out of the 
               hospital and you came here looking 
               for him.
                      (changing)
               Well he's not here and I'm not about
               to let you search the place.  So get 
               out.

                               MICHAEL
               I'll be seeing you again....

                               KEITH
               If you keep getting in my way you 
               certainly will.

                               MICHAEL
               I'm going to push you, Keith.  I'm
               going to push you to the breaking 
               point.
                      (beat)
               Then I got you.

     Michael turns and moves from the office....

     ON KEITH

     He reaches under the desk.

     INSERT

     As he hand pushes a button....

     BACK

     Then he moves away from his desk....

     HALLWAY

     Michael exits the Realty Office then freezes....

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - VELEZ AND ONE OF THE HENCHMEN

     at one end of the hallway....

     MICHAEL

     spins and heads for the other end....

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE OTHER TWO HENCHMEN

     have Michael bracketed.

                               MICHAEL
               You guys wouldn't be interested in 
               some peaceful negotiation would you?
                      (beat)
               Didn't think so....

     Michael brings his comlink up to his mouth....

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. OFFICE - K.I.T.T.

     As he drives by the traffic Cop again in convertible 
     mode....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Now, Mr. Conners....

     K.I.T.T.

     Charley leans out the window to wave at the Cop....

     COP

     It's getting to him....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

                               MICHAEL'S VOICE
               Kitt, I'm going to need you.  Come 
               around front and be ready.

     K.I.T.T.

     screeches a 180 and pulls around some traffic towards the 
     front of the office building.

     INT. HALLWAY

     Michael fakes towards one end of the hallway then drives 
     towards the other end and into two of the henchmen....

     SERIES OF CUTS

     Michael drops one with a flying kick, spins to take out the 
     other one with a elbow to the stomach.

     Keith exits the office and motions to Velez to get into 
     it....

     Velez and his sidekick are on top of Michael in a flash,
     take him off his feet.

     EXT. OFFICE BUILDING

     K.I.T.T. screeches to a stop at the office building.  The 
     Cop has finally lost his cool...He races after K.I.T.T.

     INT. HALLWAY

     Michael swings and fights his way to his feet leaving the 
     heavies in a heap...Keith is the only one standing halfway
     down the hall.  Michael yells into his comlink:

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt!

                               K.I.T.T.
               Double parked in front, Michael.  You 
               can use the south window.

                               MICHAEL
               You sure?

                               CHARLEY
               Trust him.

     EXT. STREET

     The Cop reaches K.I.T.T. and looks in.  His anger is 
     replaced by shock and uncertainty.

                               COP
               You're Charley Conners the singer.

                               CHARLEY
               Right.

                               COP
               You're not driving this car....

                               CHARLEY
               If I'm not, who is?

                               COP
                      (leaning in)
               Someone made an illegal U-turn and 
               crossed the double line.

                               CHARLEY
               I did it...Arrest me.

                               COP
               Arrest you??

                               CHARLEY
               I didn't see no signs and I always 
               wanted to go to Traffic Court and 
               plead guilty with an explanation.

     The Cop's reaction.

     INT. HALLWAY

     Michael takes off down the hall, bowls over Keith....

     ANGLE

     Velez takes out his automatic and follows Michael's trail
     with series of squibs.

     MICHAEL

     on his way to the window....

                               MICHAEL
               Here I come....

     K.I.T.T.

     parked in position.

     MICHAEL

     crashes through the second floor window....

     SLOW MOTION

     as Michael sails through the air....

     NEW ANGLE

     Michael lands on the roof of the parked truck, jumps down
     into the passenger seat of K.I.T.T.

     K.I.T.T.

     pulls away....

     COP

     He stands there stunned...Then simply turns and walks away.

     K.I.T.T.

     speeds around the corner.

     OFFICE DOOR

     Keith and the group out onto the street, hold up as they
     see the Cop...They can do nothing but watch K.I.T.T. speed 
     off....

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT TWO

                            ACT THREE

     FADE IN

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY - ESTABLISH

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - CLOSE ON MICHAEL

     He winces as he places a cold compress to his marked face.
     The camera widens to include Josh Bevin sitting next to him
     also showing the signs of his past combat.  They resemble 
     bruised book ends...Josh eyes Michael, shakes his head as 
     he has to smile.

                               JOSH
               If you were bound and determined to 
               butt in, the least you could have 
               done was win the fight.

     Michael has to return the grin.

                               MICHAEL
               That's what I figured when I went 
               there.

                               JOSH
               Charley talked to me.  You went 
               there to save my butt again.

     RC comes over with some fresh ice and a handful of bandages.
     His manner is serious, not quite sure on how to handle the 
     situation.  He keeps his mouth shut and listens.

                               MICHAEL
               Now that I paid my dues with scraped 
               skin you want to tell me exactly what 
               I'm into.

                               JOSH
               I get a feeling you've got a pretty 
               good idea.

     ON JOSH

     He holds a few thoughtful beats....

                               JOSH
               Keith Lawson wants this property.

                               MICHAEL
               I thought he could be looking for 
               a piece of your action, a shakedown,
               but what's he going to do with an 
               old theatre?

                               JOSH
               Make it vanish like all the old 
               sections...I'm trying to keep it 
               alive...rebuild around here...if 
               this club makes it it's a start.
               New energy...new money can come in.
                      (beat)
               But the neighborhood stays.

                               MICHAEL
               Keith is in no position to stop 
               that.  He's muscle straight and 
               simple.

                               JOSH
                      (rubbing 
                       ribs)
               But pretty good at it...and it's
               happened before across town....

                               MICHAEL
               He still can't have the finances and 
               the connections to level two city 
               blocks and build a shopping center.
               That takes banking connections, poli-
               tical power.  This may be a 'Block-
               busting' operation but there has to
               be someone behind it a lot bigger 
               than Lawson....

                               JOSH
               I can't help you out with that one.

     ON MICHAEL

     as he moves from towards the exit.

                               MICHAEL
               Maybe I can help you out.

     Michael moves off....

     ON RC

     He is puzzled, unsure, and starting to show anger.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Michael exits to the sound of the musical group with the 
     b.g. sound of a major symphony.  He reacts as he sees:

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - K.I.T.T.

     He's no longer just part of the group, he's in the middle
     of it...He has the singers using him as a stage, K.I.T.T.
     accompanying them with full percussion and his own voice
     enjoying his off-key "wa-wa".  The sound is unique and 
     entertaining and the few passersby are a delighted
     audience.

     ANGLE

     Michael moves to K.I.T.T. and politely moves one of the 
     singers to get in...The kid never misses a beat.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     The music still going but reaching its finale.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt....

                               K.I.T.T.
                      (whisper)
               One moment Michael....

     Michael's reaction...The song finishes with K.I.T.T. 
     totally involved in the last of the "wa-wa's".

     EXT. STREET

     The kids pass the hat as the spectators applaud and donate
     some money.

     ANGLE IN K.I.T.T.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Yes, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt, what are you doing?

                               K.I.T.T.
               I'm just helping to raise some money 
               for the neighborhood clean up fund.
               We've already got eighty-four dollars 
               and that was only our second set.

     THROUGH WINDSHIELD

     The happy faces of the kids peer in.  They bang on the 
     window to get some attention.

                               RONNIE
               Where you going?

                               RALPH
               We need you Kitt or we ain't got 
               no...no...dimension....

                               MICK
               What do you say mister, can we 
               borrow Kitt?

                               MICHAEL
               I'll see what I can do about 
               bringing him back.

     Michael starts the car and the kids hop off.  K.I.T.T.
     speaks out to them.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Remember, know your lines, hit your 
               mark, and don't bump into the 
               furniture.

     As Michael pulls away:

                               MICHAEL
               Kitt old buddy, Spencer Tracy said 
               that and it had to do with acting,
               not music.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Oh...Well advice from a great 
               performer is always educational.

     Michael smiles, has to agree....

                               MICHAEL
               Okay pal, but I need your advice on 
               a official business now.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Of course....

                               MICHAEL
               Map out this neighborhood...about 
               two-square blocks ought to be 
               enough.

     INTERCUT - MONITOR AS NEEDED 

     Graphic...The map of the section.

                               MICHAEL
               Mark off those buildings that have 
               been demolished or evacuated.
                      (beats)
               Now tap into the Municipal records 
               and give me the owners of those 
               locations.

     As the monitor goes through it's functions....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael they're all owned by the 
               same company.  G. Sanford 
               Enterprises.

                               MICHAEL
               Back check everything else that 
               Sanford owns.

                               K.I.T.T.
               It's quite a list.  Six shopping 
               centers, three industrial malls,
               and two office complexes all in 
               the older Chicago areas.

                               MICHAEL
               A real civic leader.

                               K.I.T.T.
               It certainly looks that way, Michael.

                               MICHAEL
               Unless he's getting that property by
               buying into a neighborhood and strip 
               out the people then sell quick or 
               build...it could be called redevelop-
               ment if it didn't smack of block
               busting.

                               K.I.T.T.
               You think that's what's happening
               with Josh Bevin?

                               MICHAEL
               Looks like it...Let's push a few 
               nerve endings and see if I'm right.
               Where can I find G. Sanford?

                                              CUT TO

     OMITTED

     CLOSE ON MICHAEL

     A speculative look as he hands his card to:

     REVERSE ON G. SANFORD

     A well-dressed and attractive female...She carries her 
     well-tailored clothes like she's used to them, her approxi-
     mate age of forty held in the same way.  She is totally in 
     control and reeks of success...She tucks the card into a 
     jacket pocket and faces Michael calmly...The camera widens
     to:

     EXT. CONSTRUCTION SITE - DAY

     The activity in the b.g.

                               SANFORD
               Just what is this F.L.A.G. and what 
               has it got to do with me?

                               MICHAEL
               The last two words are Law and 
               Government.  It's about helping 
               some little people keep their 
               neighborhood together because that's
               what they have a right to do...and 
               it's about some people with wealth
               and power trying to push them out....

                               SANFORD
               Mr. Knight, I build.  I take out rot 
               and cleanse it with new concrete and 
               steel.  My methods are all above board.
               Quite legal.  If I have to answer to 
               them I can.

                               MICHAEL
               You can answer right now if you want 
               to.  Are you involved in the push on 
               Josh Bevin and his old theatre?

     Sanford studies Michael a few beats.

                               SANFORD
               I own a great deal of property in 
               that area....

                               MICHAEL
               Didn't think you'd admit that....

                               SANFORD
               And I don't think you'd be here if 
               you hadn't checked already...It's a 
               matter of record....

     Sanford turns towards her limo parked nearby.

                               MICHAEL
               You can walk away from me now but if 
               I end up connecting you to Keith 
               Lawson and any conspiracy to block-
               bust or steal that land, all your 
               money and your power won't save 
               you...
                      (beat)
               You can believe that.

     ON SANFORD

     She turns back as she is about to get into the limo...
     studies Michael a few beats.

                               SANFORD
               Why is it I believe you Mr. Knight?

     MICHAEL

     He meets Sanford's look.

                               MICHAEL
               Because you know I mean just what I 
               say....

     Sanford nods, gets into the limo....

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. WALDORF RESTAURANT - DAY - ESTABLISH

     INT. WALDORF RESTAURANT - DAY

     Keith is at his regular table.  Velez approaches, sits
     down....

                               VELEZ
               Sanford wants to see you outside 
               right away.

                               KEITH
               One of these days she'll be coming in 
               here to eat with me....

     Keith flips his napkin on the table.  Gets up to suddenly 
     face:

     ANGLE ON RC3

     His purposeful look.

                               KEITH
               Hey kid, nice to see you but I have 
               an appointment...Sit down and eat 
               something...It's on me....

                               RC3
               I have to talk to you now, Keith...It
               won't take that long....

                               KEITH
               Anything is too long right now.
               Catch you later....

                               RC3
               No, Keith.  It's got to be now!  I 
               have to know why you're behind the 
               hassle at Josh Bevin's.

     NEW ANGLE

     Keith yanks RC3 over to the side and away from the activity
     in the restaurant....

                               KEITH
               You know I'm not about to answer 
               questions whether I know what you're 
               talking about or not.

                               RC3
               Stop playing street with me Keith...
               Just give me an answer...And you can 
               tell me why you worked over Michael 
               Knight.

     ON KEITH

     The rage in him starting to build...Velez moves into a 
     position behind RC3.

                               KEITH
               We go back a long way...You're out 
               of line....

                               RC3
               Answer me....

                               KEITH
               Knight came into my office and tried 
               to push me around.  I didn't like 
               his questions either.

                               RC3
               And I don't like what you're doing 
               stealing from your own people, your 
               own neighborhood.

                               KEITH
                      (flaring)
               Don't tell me what I can do or not 
               do...You better make up your mind 
               boy...Either you're on my side or 
               you're part of that F.L.A.G. 
               thing....

     ON RC3

     His face sets.

                               RC3
               I'm with F.L.A.G.  Now you're the 
               one who better make a choice Keith...
               You go against Michael and Josh and 
               you can add me to that list....

     Keith edges RC3 closer to the exit and then out.

     EXT. RESTAURANT

                               KEITH
               Then I might as well get it done.

     He turns away then spins back and drives his fist into 
     RC3's stomach.

     SERIES OF CUTS

     RC3 doubles over and Velez hits him from behind.

     RC3 is dazed but gets in a couple of shots before he is 
     caught by blows from both Keith and Velez....

     They drag the semiconscious RC3 from the restaurant.

     They drag RC3 to a waiting cab and shove him inside...Keith
     hands the driver some bills and the cab pulls away....

     OMITTED

     NEW ANGLE

     Keith turns and looks across the street to:

     SANFORD LIMO

     Sanford watching the scene.

     SCENE

     Keith moves across the street, gets into the rear of the 
     limo...Velez slides into the front along with the driver.

     INT. LIMO

     Keith settles in next to Sanford who looks at him silently 
     for a beat.

                               SANFORD
               You do have a flare for handling 
               your problems....

                               KEITH
               The guy pushed the wrong button.

                               SANFORD
               I see.  Well, Keith unless you can 
               clean up this business with Josh 
               Bevin in the next twenty-four hours
               our arrangements will have to be 
               terminated.

                               KEITH
                      (reacting)
               You can't do that, we made a deal!
               There's millions involved here....

     Sanford's voice is calm and pleasant, but her eyes are 
     cold, hard, almost bored....

                               SANFORD
               Whatever, the figure is unimportant.
               What is important is that so far you
               have mishandled it.  I am suddenly 
               under scrutiny and I don't like it.

                               KEITH
               You can't pull that on me.  Maybe 
               you can afford to walk away, but I 
               can't.

                               SANFORD
               That's your problem Keith.  You should
               never enter into a deal without 
               sufficient capital to sustain a loss.
               I'm prepared to accept mine and 
               continue in business.  However if 
               you can culminate your end of it in 
               twenty-four hours we can continue in 
               business.

                               KEITH
               I can't get it done that quick....

                               SANFORD
               Then you'll have to change your 
               lifestyle and accept poverty.

     Keith tenses, leaps towards her dangerously...Sanford holds 
     her position remaining calm, but her voice flattens out:

                               SANFORD
               Don't even consider it.  You're not 
               the first renegade that I've done 
               business with and you're not the 
               only one I can rent.  You have 
               twenty-four hours.

     Sanford opens the door of the limo, motions Keith out...he 
     exits.

     EXT. STREET

     Keith and Velez watch as Sanford drives off.

                               KEITH
               We get them out of that theatre 
               now, before they ever open...get me
               the right people....

                                              CUT TO

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Michael and Bonnie are in conversation with Josh Bevin.

                               MICHAEL
               As long as you have the deed I'll 
               guarantee that you'll keep this 
               place.

                               JOSH
               That's big talk.
                      (to Bonnie)
               How's he going to back that up?

                               BONNIE
               I haven't the slightest idea...But
               you can believe him.

     Josh looks from one to another...He is about to say 
     something when he is interrupted by an outside Chicago
     voice.

                               CABBY'S VOICE
               Hey, any of you people Michael Knight?

     ON MICHAEL

     He turns to face the voice and reacts....

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - A CAB DRIVER

     supports a damaged RC3 under one arm.

                               CABBY
               Some guy paid me fifty bucks and 
               told me to deliver him here.

     Michael and Bonnie move forward and take RC3 from him, sit 
     him down....

                               CABBY
               For fifty bucks you get more message.

                               MICHAEL
               Go ahead....

                               CABBY
               The guy's name was Keith.  He said 
               he'd be down to visit....

     Michael's reaction....

                                              FADE OUT

                        END OF ACT THREE

                            ACT FOUR

     FADE IN

     EXT. CHICAGO TENEMENT AREA - DAY - PAN

     The sound of opera, the bell line purity of a classical
     tenor backed up by the sound of a symphony orchestra.  The 
     camera moves down to:

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - K.I.T.T.

     Parked in front, the singing group sitting like students on
     the curb and listening, some spectators doing the same.
     The music building to its dramatic crescendo.

     CLOSER ON KIDS

     One of them whispers to the other.

                               RALPH
               The guy has range and the music 
               ain't bad, but what's it got to do 
               with bumping into furniture?

                               RICK
               Forget it man, you don't want to 
               get the car 'tee'd off.

     The other kids agree.  The camera continues in to:

     INT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY - ON BONNIE

     as she casts a critical eye on what sits before her....

     BONNIE'S POINT OF VIEW 

     Camera pans from RC3 and his freshly injured face...then to
     Michael, then to Josh Bevin.

                               BONNIE
               This looks like the graduating class
               of the Tex Cobb school of boxing.

     SCENE

     Mixed feelings come from the trio....

                               RC3
               Not funny.

                               JOSH
               I don't know, I'd give it about a five.

                               MICHAEL
               We have enough Mercurochrome on us to 
               paint a barn red...I think it's time 
               to stop being victims.

                               JOSH
               Sounds good, but now you found out 
               that we're going against big 
               development money.  They can throw 
               a lot of muscle against us.

                               MICHAEL
               Okay.  I agree you can't fight a 
               political or financial battle.  But 
               let's say I can bring it down to the 
               neighborhood against Keith and his 
               muscle men.
                      (beat)
               How much guts does this neighborhood
               have?

                               JOSH
                      (flaring)
               All they need.

                               RC3
               You say that to anyone in my family 
               and you'll be sitting down and 
               looking up at a pair of size twelve 
               work shoes.

     MICHAEL

     He eyes Josh and RC3 with a satisfied smile.

                               MICHAEL
               Then why don't we do something about
               it?

                               JOSH
               You want to go to war?

                               MICHAEL
               Not without an army.  Get your people 
               together....

     Michael moves off, takes Bonnie by the arm leaving a 
     puzzled RC3 and Josh behind.

                                              CUT TO

     CLOSE ON DEVON

     His stunned reaction.

                               DEVON
               You're asking F.L.A.G. to step into 
               the middle of a street riot and I 
               would still like to know one thing....

     INT. SEMI - DAY - INTERCUT MONITOR AS NEEDED 

     Bonnie and Michael at the monitor.

                               DEVON
               What you are all doing in Chicago?
               When you're supposed to be in Detroit?

     Michael looks over to Bonnie for help...She ignores him....

                               MICHAEL
               Would you believe I got lost?

                               DEVON
               Only out of loyalty and affection.

                               MICHAEL
                      (reacting)
               ...You know I can't lie to you.

                               DEVON
                      (sly smile)
               ...With age comes wisdom.

                               MICHAEL
               And maybe just a little charity...I
               need a favor Devon....

                               DEVON
               For Josh Bevin?

                               MICHAEL
               And a lot of little people who meant
               to keep their homes...They're being 
               pushed out by a real estate tycoon.
               A G. Sanford....

                               DEVON
               Sanford Enterprises, G&S Development,
               and a half dozen others.  Quite pro-
               minent in the field....

                               MICHAEL
               I want you to check out all their 
               transactions...if the name Eastside 
               Realty or Keith Lawson pops up I 
               think we can tie them together on 
               extortion, block busting, assault and 
               an assortment of felonies.

                               DEVON
               I'll get into it immediately and I 
               hope the results are what you need....

                               MICHAEL
               You might say I'm betting on it....

     The monitor clicks off on Devon's look.

     Michael turns to Bonnie....

                               MICHAEL
               We're lucky....

                               BONNIE
               Lucky?

                               MICHAEL
               You didn't have to lie to Devon either
               ...He always catches you....

     On the move:

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Michael parks K.I.T.T. in front of the location...There are 
     neighborhood people we have seen earlier, and Josh Bevin...
     We see more men in work clothes present than previous...
     Michael exits the car.  Josh moves forward.

                               JOSH
               This don't look like much of an army 
               Michael but they're willing.

                               MICHAEL
               There's no need for any of them to 
               get hurt.  They just have to do as I 
               asked.

                               JOSH
               They're not afraid...Well maybe they
               are a little but they're feeling good
               about themselves.

                               MICHAEL
               They have a right to...You set up 
               everything like I asked.

                               JOSH
               Exactly.  You going to be here to 
               start it off....

                               MICHAEL
               Got a special man handling that.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. STREETS - DAY

     A sound truck moving through and the voice of RC3 blaring 
     out:

                               RC3'S VOICE
               The show will go on.  Tonight at the 
               New Tenement Club...Charley Conners 
               will appear tonight for the benefit
               of the Neighborhood Building Fund...
               Charley Conners....

     INSIDE SOUND TRUCK

     RC3 drives as he talks into a hand microphone.

                               RC3
               ...at the New Tenement Club...Come 
               out and support your neighborhood.

     RC3 pulls up and stops outside:

     EXT. EASTSIDE REALTY

     Keith looking down from his second floor office...His face 
     a mask of rage...A garbage truck goes through the block,
     stops to listen to the announcement as RC3 steps from the 
     car, the mike still in his hand...He looks up at Keith at 
     the window, his eyes lock with Keith's.

                               RC3
               The neighborhood is here to stay.
               Cleaner and better and stronger than 
               ever...So come down and show your 
               support...
                      (beat)
               We'll be there Keith...We ain't 
               going nowhere else.

     RC3 gets back into the sound truck and drives away....

     INT. EASTSIDE REALTY

     Keith turns from the window in a rage...Velez and his two 
     henchmen are in the office....

                               KEITH
               How many men did you get....

                               VELEZ
               Enough...more coming if we need it.

                               KEITH
               ...We're going down there now.
               We'll take that place apart....

                               VELEZ
               It sounds like they'll be waiting 
               for us at the theater....

     Keith spins and stares out the window looking down....

                               KEITH
               If they are we'll blow right through 
               them.

                               VELEZ
               You got a tank I don't know about?

     ON KEITH

     A cold half smile on his face.

                               KEITH
               Something like that.

     KEITH'S POINT OF VIEW - DOWN THE GARBAGE TRUCK

     as it moves to its next stop.

                                              CUT TO

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     Empty, nothing moving.  It looks like a ghost town...A
     garbage truck pulls next to a stack of cans a distance down 
     the street.  One of the workers gets out and starts to dump
     the cans into the hopper....

     CLOSER ANGLE

     We see that it is Velez in the uniform dumping the cans...
     Keith is behind the wheel...Velez looks around and checks 
     out the neighborhood, not happy with what he sees...He 
     moves to the cab of the truck.

                               VELEZ
               It don't look right...Too quiet.

                               KEITH
               The street is smart enough to know 
               something is coming down and they 
               don't want no part of it....

                               VELEZ
               I ain't so sure Keith.

                               KEITH
               Then make sure while you pick up the 
               next couple of houses, then we call 
               the other cars in.

     Velez nods, moves to the next stoop.  The camera moves down 
     the street to:

     AN ALLEY - K.I.T.T.

     Parked.  Michael inside.

     ANGLE IN K.I.T.T.

     Michael keeping his eyes on the street next to the club.

                               MICHAEL
               Keep those scanners going Kitt.
               Keith isn't going to plan on us 
               going of old age.

                               K.I.T.T.
               There's nothing in the block but the 
               garbage pick up.

     MONITOR - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

     Some signals.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael there's something odd going
               on near the garbage truck.

     ...The street map of the block....

                               K.I.T.T.
               There are three cars lined up around 
               the corner with the motors running.

                               MICHAEL
               This could be it.  Patch me over to 
               RC.

     Michael hits some buttons.

                               MICHAEL
               RC on your toes...I think we have 
               company.

     RC3

     secreted in a street hallway...He hears Michael from his 
     hand radio...looks upward to:

     EXT. ROOFTOP

     A couple of neighborhood men look over the roof at RC3.

                               RC3
               We're ready Michael.

     RC3 lifts his hand, preparing to signal.

     ANGLE IN STREETS

     The three cars zip around the corner and head down the 
     block towards the club....

     RC3

     He signals.

     SERIES OF CUTS

     Suddenly a couple of garbage cans fly from the roofs of the 
     buildings.

     One of them lands in front of the lead car, the second hits 
     right on the hood.

     The lead car spins sideways and the second car collides 
     into the side of it.

     The last car screeches to a safe halt....

     Now the barrage of garbage cans, bricks, building blocks
     and an assortment of debris flies from the roof and down 
     onto the cars....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     Michael watching the play on the monitor.

                               K.I.T.T.
               Are we going to help them Michael?

                               MICHAEL
               Not if they can do it by themselves
               pal.  The more they do the more they 
               care.

                               K.I.T.T.
               I think I understand.

     STREET

     The heavies empty out of the cars and look around in fury.

     ROOF

     RC3 yells.  Starts to race towards them....

     STREET

     A swarm of neighborhood people exit from the buildings on 
     the block and move towards the group of heavies who have
     compressed to a smaller circle and look around fearfully....

     ANGLE

     The neighborhood people falter for a beat, the heavies 
     feeling a little surer when off to one side....

     RC3

     launches himself at the heavies....

     NEIGHBORHOOD PEOPLE

     pushed into it...They charge forward to come to RC3's
     aid....

     GARBAGE TRUCK CAB

     Velez looking unsure, Keith in a rage.  Keith revs the 
     motor and drops it in gear....

                               VELEZ
               Where you going?

                               KEITH
               Right through the middle of that 
               club....

     He picks up speed.

     K.I.T.T.

     His monitor flashing alert....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Michael, that garbage truck is part 
               of the assault....

                               MICHAEL
               Got it, buddy.

     INSIDE K.I.T.T.

     The gear shift, monitor lights, gas pedal, the screeching of 
     tires....

     ALLEY

     K.I.T.T. shoots out of the alley....

     STREET

     The garbage truck barrels to the group on the street.

     ANGLE - THE PEOPLE

     scatter as the truck nears them and drives through.  It 
     heads directly for the front of the club.

     SCENE

     K.I.T.T. out of the alley and sees....

                               K.I.T.T.
               The truck is headed for the club....

                               MICHAEL
               It's not going to make it...Give me 
               everything you can....

     The truck crossing perpendicular to K.I.T.T.

     MICHAEL'S POINT OF VIEW - THE TRUCK

     crossing perpendicular to K.I.T.T.

     OMITTED

     ANGLE - MICHAEL

     cuts parallel to the truck, then sweeps in front.

     OMITTED

     TRUCK

     jumps the curb and screeches to a forced stop....

     OMITTED

     CLOSE ON CAB SECTION

     Keith and Velez, stunned, climb from the truck, take off 
     running....

     MICHAEL

     takes down Velez and dispatches him effectively.  Turns to 
     see....

     KEITH

     surrounded by the neighborhood people...RC3 in the 
     front...Keith has lost all semblance of tough now and looks 
     at all of them fearfully.

     SCENE

     Michael moves forward...holds a beat, then turns to the 
     crowd...picks out Josh as part of the group.  Smiles at him.

                               MICHAEL
               I guess now we can call the cops.

                                              FREEZE FRAME

                                              FADE OUT

                         END OF ACT FOUR

                               TAG

     FADE IN

     EXT. NEW TENEMENT CLUB - DAY

     The sounds of Charley Conners....

     INT. CLUB - DAY

     Charley at his piano...The singing group filling in the 
     background for him.  The music is upscale, happy, giving 
     sound to the celebration of the neighborhood....

     CAMERA PANS

     around the room showing Bonnie, RC3, Josh, and some 
     neighborhood people...The sound goes on....

     THE STAGE - INTERCUT AS NEEDED

     And the performance.

     EXT. ALLEY

     and continues as we see K.I.T.T. parked there....

     INSIDE K.I.T.T. - MONITOR

     Charley performing...K.I.T.T. whispers.

                               K.I.T.T.
               You didn't have to stay here with me 
               Michael.

     WIDER

     Michael leaning back in the drivers seat with his eyes 
     closed....

                               MICHAEL
               My pleasure buddy.  Can't think of 
               anyone I'd rather be with for this 
               concert....

                               K.I.T.T.
               Thank you Michael...We do share this 
               one taste in music...It's very exciting
               and does get one involved....

     MONITOR

     The lights keep beat with the music...Then the end of the 
     song and then:

     K.I.T.T.

     His finishing sound of the "wa-wa-wa"....

     MICHAEL

     His reaction....

                                              FREEZE FRAME

                                              FADE OUT

                             THE END