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Set in New York City's 13th Precinct. It revolves around the efforts of the incorruptible, but not adverse to bending the rules when it's needed, Lt.Theo Kojak (Telly Savalas), a tough, bald cop who was fond of using the catchphrase, "Who loves ya, baby?" and had given up smoking and had taken to lollipops instead and these became his trademark.

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TV Movie: None So Blind Aired: Apr. 07, 1990

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The show had 6 seasons and 126 episodes air between 1973 and 1978.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Oct. 24, 1973
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1973 - 1978
To-Date:
6 Seasons
126 Episodes
Network
CBS TV Network
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Series Fun Facts

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  • In this pilot film, the lead character's name is spelled "Kojack" (with a "c"). The "c" was taken out when "Kojak" became a series.
  • Although it is stated numerous times that Theo Kojak is of Greek heritage, the name "Kojak" is actually of Polish origin. Kojak's heritage was changed to Greek in order to match Telly…
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    Although it is stated numerous times that Theo Kojak is of Greek heritage, the name "Kojak" is actually of Polish origin. Kojak's heritage was changed to Greek in order to match Telly Savalas's Greek heritage.
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  • Telly Savalas' real-life brother George Savalas had a supporting role as Detective Stavros.

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