The full name of the character played by Telly Savalas was:
The picture behind his office desk in the show was supposed to be his grandfather, Theodopolous, for whom he was named. The middle name, Kapsalis, was a tribute to his real mother, Christina Savalas. Kapsalis was her maiden name before marrying Nicholas Constantine Savalas.
The correct answer is Theo Kojak, played by Telly Savalas in the TV series "Kojak." Kojak was a tough, bald, and charismatic detective known for his catchphrase, "Who loves ya, baby?"
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Kojak was a popular crime drama which first aired on television in 1973. His companion on the show was named Bobby Crocker.
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The first lunar trip taken by man was in July, 1969. I watched it on the telly.
The murderer is never positively identified, but if you watched the movie closely, you should have come to the same conclusion as Kojak; that Teddy Hopper was the real murderer, although Kojak did not suspect him at first. And there were other clues as well.
David Gideon has: Played Chauffeur in "Kojak" in 1973. Played Doctor in "The First Deadly Sin" in 1980. Played Security guard in "Simon" in 1980. Played Camera Operator in "Sweet Liberty" in 1986. Played Mayor in "The Other Guys" in 2010.