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.
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 04:54 PMIs there a new season scheduled for "Kojak" starring Ving Rhames for 2005?
Posted by: Maxine Askew at September 30, 2005 01:25 PMIs there a new season scheduled for "Kojak" starring Ving Rhames for 2005?