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Welcome Back Kotter - The Complete First Season (1975)
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Synopsis: WELCOME BACK KOTTER is fondly remembered by TV fans who grew up in the 1970s, and this release presents viewers with a much-requested opportunity to revel in Gabe Kotter's (Gabe Kaplan) adventures... WELCOME BACK KOTTER is fondly remembered by TV fans who grew up in the 1970s, and this release presents viewers with a much-requested opportunity to revel in Gabe Kotter's (Gabe Kaplan) adventures once again. WELCOME BACK KOTTER begins with Kotter returning to the school where he was once a pupil--James Buchanan High. Kotter is there to teach the remedial class that he once belonged to, but four students--Vinnie Barbarino (John Travolta), Freddie "Boom-Boom" Washington (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), Juan Epstein (Robert Hegyes), and Arnold Horshack (Ron Palillo)--are a constant thorn in his side. However, Kotter proves to be an inspirational and tolerant teacher, and is soon dispensing a brand of wit and wisdom based on Gabe Kaplan's real-life experiences. This release includes every episode from the first season of the show. [More]
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Reviews for Welcome Back Kotter - The Complete First Season
The first season of Welcome Back, Kotter was probably the best, so for nostaligia overload, revisiting this iconic 1970s sitcom goes down surprisingly easy.
Likely to resonate best with nostalgically-inclined folks who still remember the memorable catchphrases of Vinnie ('Up your nose with a rubber hose!'), Boom-Boom ('Hey, Mr. Kot-tair!') and the annoyingly nasal Horshack ('Oooooooh! Ooooooh! Oooooooooh!')
Latest News for Welcome Back Kotter - The Complete...
January 15, 2008:
Ice Cube's Welcome Back, Kotter Waiting On Weinsteins
Okay, so maybe John Singleton isn't completely sold on the idea of Ice Cube as B.A. Baracus in his A-Team adaptation. That's fine. You know what? Ice Cube has his own television... More...
July 19, 2007:
Travolta Welcomes Kotter Remake
John Travolta has blessed Ice Cube's planned remake of Welcome Back Kotter, the TV series that launched Travolta's career. Cube's plan to update the series in a movie with... More...
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