Rhames savors lollipop-loving 'Kojak' role
How could we forget that lovable cop and his lollipop?
Thirty-two years ago television introduced us to Theo Kojak, a cop who knew everyone and everything. As played by Telly Savalas, he solved cases, sucked those suckers and projected power.
Now he's back in a cable series with a new actor (Ving Rhames) and the old confidence. "He's the prince of the city," Rhames says.
Fans of the original series can compare the two since season one of the 1970s TV show hit stores Tuesday in a three-box DVD set.
Meanwhile, despite the obvious difference, Rhames and the late Savalas have much in common ? both are native New Yorkers, are big, bald and commanding. Savalas may have been Greek and Rhames black, but that difference soon seems minor.
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On TV
The new Kojak opens with a movie from 8-10 p.m. today on the USA Network, repeating at 9 p.m. Sunday. It then slips into its regular one-hour timeslot at 9 p.m. Sundays.
How could we forget that lovable cop and his lollipop?
Thirty-two years ago television introduced us to Theo Kojak, a cop who knew everyone and everything. As played by Telly Savalas, he solved cases, sucked those suckers and projected power.
Now he's back in a cable series with a new actor (Ving Rhames) and the old confidence. "He's the prince of the city," Rhames says.
Fans of the original series can compare the two since season one of the 1970s TV show hit stores Tuesday in a three-box DVD set.
Meanwhile, despite the obvious difference, Rhames and the late Savalas have much in common ? both are native New Yorkers, are big, bald and commanding. Savalas may have been Greek and Rhames black, but that difference soon seems minor.
Read story here
On TV
The new Kojak opens with a movie from 8-10 p.m. today on the USA Network, repeating at 9 p.m. Sunday. It then slips into its regular one-hour timeslot at 9 p.m. Sundays.
