The Mid-1970's Cop dramas were some of the most memorable to this day..! Especially 'Kojak' which surpassed anything that had been on our tv screens before..
Seeing the mean streets of New York in 'Kojak' were really authentic, and actually believable..! Having been to New York as a child many times with my papa around the same time, and also in the 60's; I New it was as you see it in the series.
Telly Savales personified realism, and a style completely one of his own unique kind. (Loveable comes to mind) No-one but Telly could have pulled it off playing 'Kojak' Having recently watched re-runs on itv4, I have become hooked once again 'The beginning song played at the start of the episode 'The Forgotten Room' series 3 episode 16 was sung by Telly Savales himself. I thought the song was really emotional, touching and a classic. I searched for the song on YouTube and I found it...I have also purchased dvds of 'Kojak' that way, I can watch the series all over again. Such memories from my youth, one calls "The good Ol' days" The 70's & 80's bring nostalgia in abundance.. Where have all those real men disappeared to??? Those actors like 'Telly Savales' etc were the real deal. Movies today don't seem to have a genuine sense of realism. Watching 'Kojak' I can see my childhood memories as if they were all straight in-front of me.. My own Papa was big as life, just like Telly Savales (I miss him so-much) I thank itv4 for bringing back this wicked drama series..!!! Please repeat the series all again..!
R. I. P. Tell Savales. You are dearly missed.
Telly Savales personified realism, and a style completely one of his own unique kind. (Loveable comes to mind) No-one but Telly could have pulled it off playing 'Kojak' Having recently watched re-runs on itv4, I have become hooked once again 'The beginning song played at the start of the episode 'The Forgotten Room' series 3 episode 16 was sung by Telly Savales himself. I thought the song was really emotional, touching and a classic. I searched for the song on YouTube and I found it...I have also purchased dvds of 'Kojak' that way, I can watch the series all over again. Such memories from my youth, one calls "The good Ol' days" The 70's & 80's bring nostalgia in abundance.. Where have all those real men disappeared to??? Those actors like 'Telly Savales' etc were the real deal. Movies today don't seem to have a genuine sense of realism. Watching 'Kojak' I can see my childhood memories as if they were all straight in-front of me.. My own Papa was big as life, just like Telly Savales (I miss him so-much) I thank itv4 for bringing back this wicked drama series..!!! Please repeat the series all again..!
R. I. P. Tell Savales. You are dearly missed.