Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Carl Kolchak

Tony Vincenzo

Ron Updyke

Emily Cowles

Actress Ruth McDevitt not only plays columnist Miss Emily in the latter episodes (the character is on vacation early on), but she appears as an elderly Peeping Tom in the first episode... who writes a letter to the Miss Emily column.

Ruth McDevitt's character is referred to variously throughout the series on-screen by various characters and in the cast lists as Emily Fenwick, Emily Cowels, and Edith Cowels. They eventually settled on the name "Emily Cowles." Her character's occupation also alternates between advice columnist, riddle feature writer, and crossword puzzle editor.

Darren McGavin is often incorrectly considered to be, and listed in many official references guides, as the show's Executive Producer. In fact, he never held the position, although he unofficially assumed many of the duties. This put him at odds with Paul Playdon and then Cy Chermak, the official producers appointed by Universal.

Many of the stories take place in the winter months, but there is never any snow, and even if there was no snow, it is highly unlikely one would be driving a convertible with the top down during the winter months in Chicago.

Jim Elkhorn: Macheminido. Er, he was called a bear God, Charles, and I don't really know why since he was invisible.

Carl Kolchak: If you want a job done right, you just have to foul it up yourself.

Carl Kolchak: I promised I'd show up with a haircut, a new hat, and pressed suit... but I lie a lot.