Absolutely agree with the other reviewer who said what was wrong with the theme song before. Funny i would've been a little young to watch Kojack when it first came out although i'm very familiar with the original theme song and hadn't remembered there was a change. I watched the older episodes as i got a little older so i'm surprised i dint remember the second theme song. Many of the 70's showed were like that for me because i was 10 in 1972 but for like with Kojack I was 10 when it started but 15 when the last season aired for the first time. Many early episodes of Kojack and other tv shiws of this time i would've watched the later episodes when first on and earlier episodes in repeats.
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The best episode of the series in a long time!
TankGuy28 March 2015
Warning: Spoilers
A young detective is shot and killed by a thug who is robbing a store. Kojak and his men are soon on the scene and Theo discovers that the only witness to the murder is the girlfriend of an embittered mobster with whom the Lieutenant has had run ins in the past. The woman refuses to cooperate and disappears, making Kojak's investigation difficult. On top of this the FBI warns Kojak not to interfere with the witness as she is of immense importance to one of their operations...
Kojak is back with a bang in this first episode of the show's 5th and final season with a soaring new theme tune(check it out on Youtube). This episode was a glorious breath of fresh air for the series which had begun to turn rather stale with the onset of the mostly disappointing season 4. Telly is firmly back in the saddle in one of his best performances of the series, once again firing on all cylinders with his passionate charisma and sardonic demeanour which make the show a joy to watch. The mesmerising Greek is supported by a more than competent cast: Paula Kelly as the gangster's moll who is not what she seems, Charles Cioffi as the cruel mobster Arnie Brace and Edward Power as federal man Robinson. Robust support also comes from series regulars Dan Frazer, Kevin Dodson and George Savalas. The episode also benefits from an engaging script with some memorable lines of dialogue, throw in a couple of riveting foot chases and it succeeds fully.
A promising start to the final season of Kojak which returns to the quality of seasons 1 and 2. 10/10.
Kojak is back with a bang in this first episode of the show's 5th and final season with a soaring new theme tune(check it out on Youtube). This episode was a glorious breath of fresh air for the series which had begun to turn rather stale with the onset of the mostly disappointing season 4. Telly is firmly back in the saddle in one of his best performances of the series, once again firing on all cylinders with his passionate charisma and sardonic demeanour which make the show a joy to watch. The mesmerising Greek is supported by a more than competent cast: Paula Kelly as the gangster's moll who is not what she seems, Charles Cioffi as the cruel mobster Arnie Brace and Edward Power as federal man Robinson. Robust support also comes from series regulars Dan Frazer, Kevin Dodson and George Savalas. The episode also benefits from an engaging script with some memorable lines of dialogue, throw in a couple of riveting foot chases and it succeeds fully.
A promising start to the final season of Kojak which returns to the quality of seasons 1 and 2. 10/10.
Hands Off
bkoganbing15 August 2019
Warning: Spoilers
A police officer is shot and killed while chasing a robber who had just killed a grocery store owner. The main witness however flees the scene in one fancy Porsche, a ride you would remember and she's a beauty herself Paula Kelly. She''s
also the mistress of gangster Charles Cioffi.
When Manhattan South locates and identifies her, the Feds tell NYPD to back off.
But Telly Savalas ain't about to do that. Since he has history with Cioffi he proceeds to get into his face. And Cioffi who has a legendary temper ain't about to take it lying down.
The last season of Kojak is off to a good beginning.
When Manhattan South locates and identifies her, the Feds tell NYPD to back off.
But Telly Savalas ain't about to do that. Since he has history with Cioffi he proceeds to get into his face. And Cioffi who has a legendary temper ain't about to take it lying down.
The last season of Kojak is off to a good beginning.
Worst theme tune change ever!!!
spunkins22 June 2023
The rating is for the theme tune and not the episode itself.
My god, this is the worst theme tune change ever. What was wrong with the previous classic Kojak theme tune.
There is little wonder that the series completely collapsed shortly after this theme tune was released upon the world. No further series of Kojak were ever made afterwards. It is as if this theme tune was the death knell.
It is just awful, loads of psychedelic flashing letters and a weird tune and loads of fake flashing cheerful scene.
What were they trying to do? Give the series a more upbeat opening? The series is meant to be dark and brooding and reflect the scummy underbelly of NY in the 1970s.
Pathetic attempt.
My god, this is the worst theme tune change ever. What was wrong with the previous classic Kojak theme tune.
There is little wonder that the series completely collapsed shortly after this theme tune was released upon the world. No further series of Kojak were ever made afterwards. It is as if this theme tune was the death knell.
It is just awful, loads of psychedelic flashing letters and a weird tune and loads of fake flashing cheerful scene.
What were they trying to do? Give the series a more upbeat opening? The series is meant to be dark and brooding and reflect the scummy underbelly of NY in the 1970s.
Pathetic attempt.
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