Where was Kojak introduced?
Where does "Kojak" take place?
What is Kojak’s first name?
What candy is associated with Kojak?
Dan Frazer plays Kojak's boss Capt. Frank McNeil. On what soap did he also play a police captain in the 1980s and '90s?
Kevin Dobson plays Det. Bobby Crocker. On what California-set nighttime soap did he star after “Kojak”?
George Savalas plays Det. Stavros. How is George related to Telly?
Telly Savalas had another job on “Kojak.” What was it?
“Kojak” was parodied in MAD Magazine in 1975. What did they call it?
“Who loves ya, baby?” is…
An episode of "Police Story"
Telly's 1976 album (and single)
Telly's 1976 CBS variety special
Flash your badge!
He was introduced in THE MARCUS-NELSON MURDERS, a 1973 TV movie about a 1960s murder case. Kojak is a composite character created by writer Abby Mann.
Hand over your badge!
He was introduced in THE MARCUS-NELSON MURDERS, a 1973 TV movie about a 1960s murder case. Kojak is a composite character created by writer Abby Mann.
He's NYPD Blue!
Lt. Kojak is based in New York City, working out of the Manhattan South Division.
Don't be blue!
Lt. Kojak is based in New York City, working out of the Manhattan South Division.
What's in a name?
Kojak’s first name is Theodopolus, Theo for short. Telly Savalas’ first name is Arestotelis.
In name only!
Kojak’s first name is Theodopolus, Theo for short. Telly Savalas’ first name is Arestotelis.
Sweet answer!
Starting in season one, Kojak sucks on lollipops to help cut down on his smoking habit. It became a trademark!
You hit a sour note!
Starting in season one, Kojak sucks on lollipops to help cut down on his smoking habit. It became a trademark!
He was Oakdale's finest!
Frazer played Lt. Dan McClosky on “As The World Turns” for 12 years — more than twice his tenure on “Kojak”!
Tune in again tomorrow!
Frazer played Lt. Dan McClosky on “As The World Turns” for 12 years — more than twice his tenure on “Kojak”!
He was Mack MacKenzie!
Dobson followed “Kojak” with 11 seasons on “Knots Landing.” In 1990, he reunited with Savalas in the TV movie “Kojak: It’s Always Something.”
Back to the cul-de-sac!
Dobson followed “Kojak” with 11 seasons on “Knots Landing.” In 1990, he reunited with Savalas in the TV movie “Kojak: It’s Always Something.”
He ain't heavy!
George was Telly’s younger brother. He was credited as Demosthenes in early seasons to avoid confusion with his sibling.
Oh, brother!
George was Telly’s younger brother. He was credited as Demosthenes in early seasons to avoid confusion with his sibling.
Print it!
Telly directed five episodes of “Kojak” over the show’s five-season run. He also directed the feature film “Beyond Reason.”
Bad take!
Telly directed five episodes of “Kojak” over the show’s five-season run. He also directed the feature film “Beyond Reason.”
"What, me worry?"
“Kojerk” appeared in MAD issue 173 (March, 1975), written by Arnie Kogen and drawn by Angelo Torres!
Rewrite!
“Kojerk” appeared in MAD issue 173 (March, 1975), written by Arnie Kogen and drawn by Angelo Torres!
Telly sings!
Viewers loved Kojak's catchphrase “Who loves ya, baby?" so much so that Telly used it as the title of an album, single and variety special in 1976!
All or nothing!
Viewers loved Kojak's catchphrase “Who loves ya, baby?" so much so that Telly used it as the title of an album, single and variety special in 1976!
