March 21, 2005

Ving Rhames is Kojak in USA remake

USA Network is remaking the classic 70s detective series Kojak with Ving Rhames in the role of the detective made famous by Telly Savalas.

The new series, updated for the 21st Century, portrays Theo Kojak as the son of a jazz musician and a doggedly determnied NYPD detective. Chazz Palminteri plays Kojak's former partner and present boss, Capt. Frank McNeil.

Considering the track record of excellent original cable series over the past few years (The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Monk, Battlestar Galactica), I'll be more than happy to give the new series a try.

The two-hour pilot airs Friday night at 9 ET on USA.

Posted by: mhking at 02:23 AM | Comments (3) | Add Comment
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1 I wish I had cable. I've always liked Rhames, and Kojak was very enjoyable in its time. Hard actor to follow, but I'd watch it too.

Posted by: Nick Queen at March 21, 2005 11:54 AM (5ncOq)

2 Is there a new season scheduled for "Kojak" starring Ving Rhames for 2005?

Posted by: Maxine Askew at September 30, 2005 08:25 AM (DP5IG)

3 Is there a new season scheduled for "Kojak" starring Ving Rhames for 2005?

Posted by: P. Tucker at October 07, 2005 05:39 PM (M7kiy)

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