October 24, 1973 –
The series about bald, dapper, New York City policeman, Kojak, starring Telly Savalas, premiered on CBS-TV on this date. (Here’s a gimme piece of trivial – Telly was Jennifer Aniston’s godfather.)
The feature length pilot episode, The Marcus Nelson Murders, was a direct contrast to the regular show. The pilot was filmed extensively around New York, giving the production a more gritty look. Also, most of the supporting characters consisted of corrupt police officers and politicians.
The Haus of Dcaligari 