Comments on: Ving Rhames is the new Kojak

By: stephanie j gerard

stephanie j gerard — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:18:52 +0000

I can’t wait for more shows. I love Vin and he and the cast do a tremendous job!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Chenoa

Chenoa — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 21:40:22 +0000

Can anyone tell me if the fabulous new Kojak series is coming back this fall? It was great. Ving is not Telly but this is a whole new look at the character so not to compare.

I was always in front of the tv on Sunday evenings at 10pm so my vote is to bring it back.

Does anyone know!!!!

By: VIC

VIC — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 03:04:40 +0000

WHEN DOES THIS SHOW GO ON TV.. TIMES AND CHANNELS

By: t bailey

t bailey — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 23:59:38 +0000

were can ifind acopy or group tthat plays one of sound tracks from kojack; the DELPHI TREO

By: Micah

Micah — Fri, 20 May 2005 06:04:11 +0000

Will their be a second series in the fall of 2005?

By: jerry

jerry — Tue, 17 May 2005 00:20:02 +0000

GREAT SHOW, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

By: LS Alen

LS Alen — Wed, 11 May 2005 04:27:00 +0000

Oops, I had the names of the casting geniuses wrong. It’s Mary Jo Slater, and Steve Brooksbank. Thanks guys for great casting!

By: LS Allen

LS Allen — Wed, 11 May 2005 04:10:43 +0000

All I had to do was see one banner ad on Yahoo, and I knew that this would be perfect. I agree with your statement “how did we never think of that before?” — that’s just a sign of a truly good idea, though.

Let’s give some of the credit where it is due: to the casting geniuses. I remember May Jo Slater’s name from Babylon 5, and no doubt she has been busy with many other series since then. There is more than a little art and skill wrapped up in the casting biz, and the task has been handled well all around with this show.

Finally, to those whining about how this is not Telly Savalas: I will be willing to listen to you if you swear that you did not spend any money at all to see either of Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible” movies, each of which completely wrecked the spirit of one of MY favorite shows of all time. (I think it’s a fitting irony that Ving Rhames was in that movie…!)

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 09 May 2005 11:08:59 +0000

Absolutely the best thing Ving Rhames has ever done! Very moving and emotional. The pilot made me cry… Good work!

By: L Smith

L Smith — Sun, 08 May 2005 22:12:57 +0000

As a Black man, I don’t remember seeing many Black people in principle roles on the original Kojak tv series. That did not prevent me from making Kojak one of my most-watched tv programs at that time, nor did it prevent Telly Savalas from becoming one of my favorite actors. He was very, very good.

I first became aware of Ving Rhames from a show on ABC that was simply called “Men.” I have always enjoyed Mr. Rhames’ acting. He brings to the small – and to the big screen – a strong presence that has not been seen on television in a very long time. Even though his portrayal of Kojak is different from that of Mr. Savalas, it is just as strong and just as deep. And I believe, juat as passionate.

The television critics have a reputation for being notoriously harsh on programs that feature strong Black people in serious dramatic roles. I hope that critics are not so fixated on Mr. Savalas that they overlook Mr. Rhames wide range of acting skills.

This show deserves to be more that just a one-season hit. I hope the critics give it that chance.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 04 May 2005 03:39:09 +0000

Wow! I think Rhames makes an excellent Kojak! Definitely makes my list of favorite shows! I’ve seen him in just about all of his movies and think he is GREAT!

Ving, who loves you baby?… ME! :-) Keep up the GREAT work!

By: mary

mary — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 03:31:36 +0000

i am so glad that more and more fans are seeing that this a great show a good cast and if tellywas living he would say who loves you baby i think in my heart he is proud that ving is doing a great job and the co- stars crocker, masina they are doing a great job i hope the shoe has a great seanson and many more i tape them and watch them about 2 or 3 times. way to ving u are great not to mention handsome as in wow