NBC orders more 'Knight Rider'

Network asks for four more scripts of drama

By CYNTHIA LITTLETON

'Knight Rider' has performed well with men 18-49 so far in its Wednesday 8 p.m. timeslot.

NBC is showing some faith in “Knight Rider,” ordering four more scripts of the frosh drama from Universal Media Studios.

Update of the 1980s talking car skein has performed so-so overall in the ratings but has had traction with young men in its Wednesday 8 p.m. slot in three airings.

Skein has averaged 7.3 million viewers to date and 2.4 rating/7 share in adults 18-49. Its best showing so far has been in the men 18-49 demo (2.7).

Series stars Justin Bruening and is exec produced by Gary Scott Thompson, Doug Liman and Dave Bartis.