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On the timeline of successful TV cop dramas, Kojak offered bold authenticity and paved the way for NYPD Blue. As immortalised by Telly Savalas, veteran detective Theo Kojak was introduced in the 1973 TV movie The Marcus-Nelson Murders, a ratings hit that encouraged CBS and writer-producer Abby Mann to create a trend-setting series (based on a book by Selwyn Raab) that premiered on October 24 of that year. The Greek, bald-headed, snappily attired Kojak brought no-nonsense bravado to homicide cases in South Manhattan--a setting that lent a gritty, urban edge to intelligent plots that won the respect of real cops with an emphasis on diligent police work instead of overblown action and phony glamour. While working cases with his captain Frank McNeil (Dan Frazer) and closest colleagues Crocker (Kevin Dobson) and Stavros (played by Savalas's brother George, credited as "Demosthenes" for the first two seasons), Kojak had a knack for bending the rules (but never breaking them) if he knew it would solve a crime.
Kojak came at a perfect time for Savalas and cop dramas in general. The actor's career was slumping in the early '70s (he'd just appeared in the Italian horror film Lisa and the Devil), and he quickly put his personal stamp on the role with street-wise sarcasm and trademark lollipops (a perfect prop that Savalas adopted to quit smoking). Consistently well-written, the series was realistically rooted in a broad spectrum of New York City crime. These qualities attracted plenty of fresh and established talent, and these 22 well-preserved episodes include guest appearances by Harvey Keitel, James Woods, Richard Jordan, Hector Elizondo, John Ritter (in one of his first TV roles), Paul Michael Glaser, Dabney Coleman, Tina Louise, and a host of familiar TV veterans. For this debut season, Savalas won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and Kojak ran for five well-rated seasons, followed by several TV-movie revivals in 1985, 1989, and 1990. The enduring popularity of Kojak was further proven when the show was revived yet again in March of 2005, with Ving Rhames in the title role. --Jeff Shannon
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All 22 episodes from the first series of the popular, hard-hitting American detective drama, about the bald, no-nonsense cop who is never without a lollipop in his hand, played by Telly Savalas. In this series, Kojak has to capture three robbers holed up in an Army surplus store after a bungled heist, tracks down a serial-strangler, and goes undercover as a chemist to trap a gang of morphine thieves. Episodes are: 'Siege of Terror'; 'Web of Death'; 'One For the Morgue'; 'Knockover'; 'Girl in the River'; 'Requiem For a Cop'; 'The Corrupter'; 'Dark Sunday'; 'Conspiracy of Fear'; 'Cop in a Cage'; 'Marker to a Dead Bookie'; 'Last Rites For a Dead Priest'; 'Death is Not a Passing Grade'; 'Die Before They Wake'; 'Deliver Us Some Evil'; 'Eighteen Hours of Fear'; 'Before the Devil Knows'; 'Dead on His Feet'; 'Down a Long and Lonely River'; 'Mojo'; 'Therapy in Dynamite' and 'The Only Way Out'.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By "aewalker6"
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It may be old, but its certainly not dated, the storys are gritty and realistic, and still have the power to grab you, mainly due to the quality of the writing, and the excellent, low key performances of the actors, which prevent it looking like 70's kitch.An award winner in its day, and it's easy to see why.
One question.....when's season 2 coming out?
One question.....when's season 2 coming out?
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I can remember 'Kojak' as the number one TV show from the 1970's. A must see for Saturday night at 9.00 p.m. then!
This DVD box set brings all this back.
A must for a fan from the 1970's - a must for the new fans today.
This DVD box set brings all this back.
A must for a fan from the 1970's - a must for the new fans today.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I bought the zone 2-4-5 (Pal) of Kojak - Season 1 (22 episodes, 1973/74) (6 dvd's). Bar code: 5050582343717 (Universal Studios, 2004)
I'd like to complete the language informations of this edition:
Languages: English - French - German - Spanish
Subtitles: English - French - German - Spanish - Dutch
In the cover only the English (language and subtitles) is indicated.
I'd like to complete the language informations of this edition:
Languages: English - French - German - Spanish
Subtitles: English - French - German - Spanish - Dutch
In the cover only the English (language and subtitles) is indicated.
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Published 2 months ago by marcelle billington
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A must have
Brought back all those memories from the 70's, now they can be seen in much higher size and definition it's interesting to see how many external scenes take place at the same... Read more
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The first TV series of Kojak with its grittiness, New York City nostalgia, excellent dialogues and dodgy pussycat humour must be around 40 years old. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jonathan Sanger
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Still got it.
Closing in on 40 years old Kojak is still a joy to watch. I kind of remembered seeing it when I was a nipper back in the early 80"s and Kojak is a tv legend even today. Read more
Published 10 months ago by I love New York
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absolutely great
i love the 70s America , this show has it all in downtown Manhattan, the gritty feel, the street characters and the big long cars. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jon alden
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Kojak, Series 1 - That's sweet baby!
Lt. Theo Kojak - probably one of the coolest telly detectives of them all. Played with infinite charm by Telly Savalas, Kojak is a tough New York policeman who is about as straight... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Victor
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Hair today, Gone tomorrow - me old Crocker.
This TV Series did wonders for Bald - Men, for at long last they had a TV Hero they " The - Men" and many Women could look up to, while Children just loved the bit about... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. William T. Featherstone
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Nostalgic - and good !
I've watched about half of this now, and it brings back feelings and memories of watching the original series when I was a kid in the 70s. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2010 by Gaz
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Hey..coochie coo!
This the one and only best!!..including lollipops!..yes it's the slaphead himself as the one and only 'Kodak' soz i meant 'Kojak' Tough New York City cop,and he has a bit of... Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
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Telly is Terrific !
Kojak is not just a cop with a lollipop, it's a well crafted, well acted feast of great TV. Telly Savalas is superb as the tough cop with a compassionate heart and a great sense of... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Joe Guida
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