Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter
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Premiered:
- Network: ABC
- Category: Series
- Genre: Comedy (Sitcom)
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Based on the real life by Gabe Kaplan
- Subject Matter: School
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Plot Synopsis
WELCOME BACK, KOTTER is a half-hour comedy series that follows Gabe Kotter, a graduate of a tough Brooklyn high school, who returns to teach a classroom of underachieving "Sweathogs" -- Epstein, Washington, Horshack, and leader of the pack Vinnie Barbarino. The series premiered in 1975, aired for four seasons, and was nominated for four Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series in 1976.
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On June 11, 2024 Warner Bros. Home Entertainment released for the first time ever -- WELCOME BACK, KOTTER: THE COMPLETE SERIES -- with all episodes from the classic TV series in one set. Get ready to binge all 95 episodes and go down memory lane with our favorite high school teacher. This is a must own for classic comedy fans. Runtime: 35 hours, 30 minutes. Buy now! (Click the red "Buy DVDs" button on this page.)
Cast
- Gabe Kaplan - Gabe Kotter
- John Travolta - Vinnie Barbarino
- Robert Hegyes - Juan Luis Pedro Phillipo de Huevos Epstein
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs - Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington
- Ron Palillo - Arnold Horshack
- Marcia Strassman - Julie Kotter
- John Sylvester White - Mr. Michael Woodman
- Debralee Scott - Rosalie Totzie
- Vernee Watson - Verna Jean
- Helaine Lembeck - Judy Borden
- Dennis Bowen - Todd Ludlow
- Catarina Cellino - Maria
- Melonie Haller - Angie Globagoski
- Stephen Shortridge - Beau De Labarre
- Charles Fleischer - Carvelli
- Bob Harcum - Murry
- Irene Arranga - Mary Johnson
Other Titles
- Previously known as Kotter
Production & Distribution
- Produced by The Komak Company
- Produced by Wolper Productions
Theme Song
- Welcome Back - John Sebastian
Settings
- James Buchanan High School - Brooklyn, New York USA
Births, Deaths & Weddings
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September 15, 1977: Robin and Rachel Kotter are born
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May 25, 1979: Mary and Arnold Horshack are married
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