This is the premier episode of "Kojak"...a show I never watched back when it had its first run on television (I was 9....and not a huge fan of cop shows).
The story begins with, there is a robbery of an armored car. The cops learn about it quickly and give chase. However, instead of catching the gang, they end up barricaded inside a gun store...with hostages and, of course, tons of ammo and weapons. Lt. Kojak (Tell Savalas) arrives and takes charge of the hostage situation. But by now, the crooks have already shot two cops and have a history of VERY anti-social behaviors!
All in all, this is a very good opening episode for many reasons. First, it's tough and there's a lot of action. Second, it's a good showcase for Telly Savalas and does a lot to establish his character. Third, they were fortunate to get Harvey Keitel as one of the baddies. Well worth seeing....and I hope the rest of the episodes are just as good.
The story begins with, there is a robbery of an armored car. The cops learn about it quickly and give chase. However, instead of catching the gang, they end up barricaded inside a gun store...with hostages and, of course, tons of ammo and weapons. Lt. Kojak (Tell Savalas) arrives and takes charge of the hostage situation. But by now, the crooks have already shot two cops and have a history of VERY anti-social behaviors!
All in all, this is a very good opening episode for many reasons. First, it's tough and there's a lot of action. Second, it's a good showcase for Telly Savalas and does a lot to establish his character. Third, they were fortunate to get Harvey Keitel as one of the baddies. Well worth seeing....and I hope the rest of the episodes are just as good.