Anybody remember that stupid TV show "VIPER" , back in 1994??

viper spray · March 4th, 2006, 03:29 AM

The series debuted in NBC in January 1994 about a Viper sports car that fights crime in the future. The first series was about Michael Payton, top driver for crime organization "The Outfit." After an accident from a high-speed chase with Metro City Police, doctors put a chip in his brain, erasing memories of his past. Payton was reborn as police officer Joe Astor, the only man capable of handling the Viper and its systems.

To some, the Viper was nothing but a hot rod, but with the flick of a button, it morphs into an silver vehicle known as the Defender. But Astor's past came back to haunt him when his Outfit associates asked to steal the Viper, but he refused, and his girlfriend ends paying the price. When the Viper Project was terminated due to corruption, Joe sets out to steal the Viper and uses it for his fight against the Outfit. With the aid of the car's designer Julian Wilkers and Metro City police mechanic Franklin "Frankie" X. Waters, they set out to clean up the streets of Metro while Joe digs deeper into his past.

The 1994 series revolve around the trio's war against the Outfit, Joe investigating his past, and dodging the police after them. Airing on Friday nights-- where Knight Rider was in the 80s -- Viper had everything. It had a comic-book feeling. Metro City was Gotham City; Joe was Batman, and the Viper/Defender the Batmobile. The Power Station was the Batcave. Viper was sort of like Knight Rider-- except the car didn't talk and the protagonist was a bad guy. Still, the main character was given a new identity, new life, and new mission-- champion of the innocent. Joe, Julian, and Frankie were the main heroes while The Outfit-- headed by powerful businessman Lane Cassidy -- was the main villian. The transformation from Viper to Defender was cool. However, despite amazing special effects and character-driven storylines, Viper was cancelled in April 1994 after 12 episodes.

PaViper · March 4th, 2006, 05:49 AM

There were twelve shows the first season, when it was dropped and then there were three more years of the show after it was picked up and syndicated by another network, the cast of characters changed a couple of times but the concept remained the same. The original twelve shows were never repeated, but the remaining shows are still in syndication.
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~bmg95960/viper/main.html

**Biggest** · March 4th, 2006, 05:55 AM

I really liked that show! Still look for it, but haven't seen it for awhile...

**FLOORIN04** · March 4th, 2006, 05:58 AM

PaViper,looks like you will be spending all summer working and not driving.LOL how you making out with the wheels?

PaViper · March 4th, 2006, 06:06 AM

Talked with the dealer GM last night to let him know what I think of his dealership....he seemed genuinely concerned

. He said he wants to review the situation with the moron I talked to and would get back to me on Monday.

And no, when I finish the list I currently have I am done...by the way, I am planning a 300 mile cruise the week after Memorial day if you are interested

viper spray · March 4th, 2006, 11:18 AM

It looks like about a dozen 1992 Vipers were used in filming:

3.4 What Did Chrysler Corporation Do For VIPER?

Chrysler donated about a dozen Red Viper RT/10 Roadsters for the
show (The Vipers Were Test Mules and Press Cars). The Defender (silver
pursuit vehicle) was designed by Chrysler. It is built off a modified
Viper Chassis. The Stunt Defenders are propelled by 360 cubic inch
magnum V8's with automatic transmissions! Stunt Drivers prefer automatic
transmissions. The Defender vehicle was designed Chrysler stylist Steve
Ferrerio at a cost of 1.5 million dollars. The Defender is based on a
Viper Roadster chassis that was stretched by 15 inches.

tito · March 4th, 2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggest

I really liked that show! Still look for it, but haven't seen it for awhile...

Absolutely the funniest thing I've heard all day. Thanks.