kolchak tv series really fit category part horror part comedy social awareness thrown in something think people ready for shame really ive started watch shows chiller network i never saw originals realized different interesting really was br br starring darren mcgavin kolchak reporter international news service simon oakland always angry boss tony vincenzo show followed exploits chicago news reporter often not became part story himself searched windy city modern day creepies go bump night underlying charm macgavin really sets show apart somewhat goofy guy always wears suit cannot help love him jokes great back forth skeptical editor oakland downright hilarious br br the stories part pretty good acting good s great period special effects show suffers it suspend disbelief fun series ahead time