A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 22 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Telly Savalas | ... |
Lt. Theo Kojak
(117 episodes, 1973-1978)
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| Dan Frazer | ... |
Capt. Frank McNeil
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(117 episodes, 1973-1978)
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| Kevin Dobson | ... |
Det. Bobby Crocker
(117 episodes, 1973-1978)
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| George Savalas | ... |
Det. Stavros
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(114 episodes, 1973-1978)
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Mark Russell | ... |
Det. Saperstein
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(110 episodes, 1973-1978)
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Vince Conti | ... |
Det. Rizzo
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(93 episodes, 1974-1978)
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| Borah Silver | ... |
Prince
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(12 episodes, 1973-1976)
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| Roger Robinson | ... |
Gil Weaver
(11 episodes, 1973-1976)
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| Nick Dennis | ... |
Constantine
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(9 episodes, 1974-1978)
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| Darrell Zwerling | ... |
Agajanian
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(8 episodes, 1973-1975)
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Burton Armus | ... |
Burt Armus
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(7 episodes, 1973-1974)
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| Charlie Picerni | ... |
Cabbie
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(7 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Bruce Kirby | ... |
Sgt. Al Vine
(6 episodes, 1973-1976)
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| Victor Campos | ... |
Det. Gomez
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(6 episodes, 1973-1976)
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| Alan Manson | ... |
Lt. Steve Nicola
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(5 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Raymond Singer | ... |
Dr. Moscowitz
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(5 episodes, 1975-1977)
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| Tige Andrews | ... |
Sergeant Geno Polucci
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(4 episodes, 1974-1978)
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| Carole Cook | ... |
Marie Stella
(4 episodes, 1977)
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| Ken Kercheval | ... |
Teddy Maclay
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(4 episodes, 1973-1978)
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| Catlin Adams | ... |
Sheila
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(4 episodes, 1975-1977)
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Lester Rawlins | ... |
Assistant D.A. Angus Moore
(4 episodes, 1976-1977)
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| T.J. Castronovo | ... |
Frenchy Du Bois
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(4 episodes, 1974-1978)
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| Bill Capizzi | ... |
Forensics Man
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(4 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Mark Giardino | ... |
Medical Examiner
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(4 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Jerome Guardino | ... |
Bartender
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(4 episodes, 1974-1977)
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Joseph Hindy | ... |
Dominic Bruno
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(3 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Stephen McHattie | ... |
Ray Blaine
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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| Louise Sorel | ... |
Janice Maclay
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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| Harrison Page | ... |
Quade
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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| James Luisi | ... |
Capt. Henry 'Hank' Rosseau
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(3 episodes, 1973-1976)
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| Kenneth McMillan | ... |
Lt. Becker
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(3 episodes, 1976-1978)
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| Pepe Serna | ... |
Rudy Diaz
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(3 episodes, 1975-1977)
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| Charles Kimbrough | ... |
Assistant D.A. Greg Burton
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(3 episodes, 1975-1976)
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| Sally Kirkland | ... |
Clara
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(3 episodes, 1974-1978)
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Chuck Bergansky | ... |
Brad Quinn
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(3 episodes, 1975-1977)
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| Phillip R. Allen | ... |
Lt. Williamson
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(3 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Anthony Charnota | ... |
Matthews
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(3 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Leonardo Cimino | ... |
Ruby Kabelsky
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(3 episodes, 1974-1976)
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M.P. Murphy | ... |
Callaghan
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(3 episodes, 1975-1978)
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| Sidney Clute | ... |
Barney Sullivan
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(3 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Michael DeLano | ... |
Valano
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(3 episodes, 1973-1975)
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| Vincent Baggetta | ... |
Arnold B. Saxler
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(3 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Jason Wingreen | ... |
1st Reporter
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(3 episodes, 1973-1977)
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| Victor Argo | ... |
Joseph Crespi
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(3 episodes, 1973-1974)
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| Richard Karlan | ... |
Captain
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(3 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Joseph V. Perry | ... |
Bancroft
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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| Frederick Coffin | ... |
Lt. Lee
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(3 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Kenneth O'Brien | ... |
Silas
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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| Joe George | ... |
Frank
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(3 episodes, 1973-1977)
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George Skaff | ... |
Delorme
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(3 episodes, 1973-1975)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1978) (United States) (tv)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1978) (United States) (tv) (complete series)
- BBC One (1974) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1974) (Germany) (tv)
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1975) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) (1987) (Germany) (tv)
- TV Nova (1996) (Czechia) (tv)
- Studios USA Television (2000) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2005) (United States) (DVD) (season one)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2005) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2011) (United States) (DVD) (season two)
- Shout! Factory (2012) (United States) (DVD) (season three)
- Shout! Factory (2012) (United States) (DVD) (season four)
- Shout! Factory (2012) (United States) (DVD) (season five)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2018) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- 13th Street (1999) (Germany) (tv)
- AXN (2008) (Germany) (tv)
- Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) (1988) (Germany) (tv)
- Das Vierte (2005) (Germany) (tv)
- Fox Channel (2012) (Germany) (tv)
- Me-TV (United States) (tv)
- Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) (1979) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Nitro (2013) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL (1991) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL2 (1995) (Germany) (tv)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (Belgium) (tv)
- Sat.1 Gold (2015) (Germany) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1978) (Monaco) (tv) (dubbed version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Universal Title (titles and opticals)
- Botany 500 (wardrobe: Telly Savalas)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Lt. Theo Kojak is the main character in this popular television police drama. Kojak is a tough cop, but his trademark is a fondness for lollipops. Despite his difficult work, he tirelessly brings criminals to justice while staying upbeat and good-natured.
Written by Tad Dibbern |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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' Greek heritage. See more » |
| Goofs | In numerous occurrences of emergency vehicles responding, the distinctive tone of the Federal Signal 'Q' siren can be heard, even when it is not mounted. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 26th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1974). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kojak:
Who loves ya, baby? See more » |