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  1. 'Saved by the Bell': Where Are They Now?

    Fri, 25 Jan 2013

    Diamond found work on reality TV. He delivered a knockout performance in the ring on "Celebrity Boxing" against " Welcome Back , Kotter " star Ron Palilo but wasn't quite as successful at unpacking the pounds on "Celebrity Fit Club." Other than

  2. 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Ron Palillo Dead at 63

    Tue, 14 Aug 2012

    who played Juan Epstein on " Welcome Back Kotter ," passed away. Now, another Palm Beach Post reports that Ron Palillo , who played Arnold Horshack most memorable characters on " Welcome Back Kotter ," thanks to his catchphrase

  3. Masseur Sues John Travolta , Claims Sexual Abuse

    Tue, 8 May 2012

    A masseur has filed a $2 million lawsuit against John Travolta claiming that the actor attempted to have sex with that he furthered his career this way during his " Welcome Back , Kotter " days. Travolta's publicist released a statement

  4. Robert Hegyes , Epstein of 'Welcome Back Kotter' Fame, Dead at 60

    Thu, 26 Jan 2012

    Hegyes, best known for playing Juan Epstein on " Welcome Back Kotter ," died in his Metuchen, N.J. home today. He along with almost all the original cast members of Welcome Back Kotter , reunited last year at the TV Land Awards to mark

  5. Tiffani Thiessen and the 'Saved by the Bell' Cast: Where Are They Now?

    Mon, 15 Aug 2011

    Diamond found work on reality TV. He delivered a knockout performance in the ring on "Celebrity Boxing" against " Welcome Back , Kotter " star Ron Palilo but wasn't quite as successful at unpacking the pounds on "Celebrity Fit Club." Other than

  6. Tobey Maguire Leads List of 5 Hollywood High Rollers

    Wed, 22 Jun 2011

    Here are a few other Hollywood's high rollers: Gabe Kaplan Kaplan may be remembered as the gentle, slightly befuddled teacher on " Welcome Back , Kotter ," but at the poker table he's no joke. With his

News

  1. All Up In The Upfronts: Some of the Shows We're Most Excited For

    Sat, 21 May 2011

    turns the tables on her. The Show : "Good Christian Belles" The Deets : To Be Determined "Mean Girls" meets " Welcome Back Kotter ." That's how I'd describe this show about a cool girl who terrorized her classmates in high school, and has

  2. HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC NEWS’ “GOOD MORNING AMERICA,” APRIL 11-APRIL 15

    Thu, 7 Apr 2011

    EDT), on the ABC Television Network. Highlights of the week include: MONDAY, APRIL 11 – John Travolta and the cast of “ Welcome Back Kotter ” reunite live in-studio; Felicity Huffman and Doug Savant from ABC’s “Desperate Housewives;” the

  3. 'Saved by the Bell': Where Are They Now?

    Wed, 14 Jul 2010

    Diamond found work on reality TV. He delivered a knockout performance in the ring on "Celebrity Boxing" against " Welcome Back , Kotter " star Ron Palilo but wasn't quite as successful at unpacking the pounds on "Celebrity Fit Club." Dustin Diamond

  4. 'Grease': Where Are They Now?

    Thu, 8 Jul 2010

    bobby-soxers, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John look at them then and now: John Travolta /Danny Zuko John Travolta as Danny and now He can dance from his years on sitcom " Welcome Back Kotter " and his starring role in

  5. TV Goes for Big Bucks on Big Screen

    Fri, 20 Jun 2008

    The obvious answer is branding," said Lazar, whose production house, Mad Chance, is also working on a " Welcome Back , Kotter " remake for 2009. "With big budget movies, you just can't take the risk anymore. And one way to minimize

  6. Horshack Not Laughing at 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Remake

    Wed, 15 Mar 2006

    you know what part Ron Palillo wants to play in Ice Cube's new version of " Welcome Back , Kotter ," raise your hand show that featured Gabe Kaplan as a Brooklyn high school teacher and John Travolta as the ringleader of

  7. Silicon Insider: Potpourri of Tech Musings

    Thu, 1 Dec 2005

    coverage, most of it involving variations on " Welcome Back , Kotter ." In fact, there are some major back stories re-edits by enterprising young hacker/producers. Welcome back , Kotter , indeed This work is the opinion of the columnist

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  1. Ron Palillo Dead: Horshack's Best Moments

    Wed, 15 Aug 2012

    That was gabe kaplan . He wasn't heartthrob, like john travolta . But any fan of " welcome back kotter ," could the time " welcome back kotter " went off of the " welcome back kotter " cast monday, john travolta said, ron

    Gabe Kaplan found at 0:21

    name again? Horshack. Arnold horshack. Reporter: He wasn't the star. That was gabe kaplan . He wasn't the heartthrob, like john travolta . But any fan of " welcome back kotter ," could tell you all about arnold horshack. I'm arnold horshack. Reporter: He was the sweat hog. Insistent, ingratiating, and impossible to ignore. Hey, vinny. Reporter: Ron was 30 years old by the time " welcome back kotter " went off the air in 1979. He battled years of depression to resurrect his acting career. He was a teacher in florida. He did not attend the reunion of the " welcome back kotter " cast. We love each other. There's an honest affection in our group. Reporter: In a statement released monday, john travolta said, ron was a wonderful person and talent. And helped catapult " welcome back kotter " to great success. We'll miss him. After they made me, they broke the mold. Reporter: Ron was 63 years old. He lives
  2. 'Welcome Back Kotter' Star Robert Hegyes Dead at 60

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012

    apparent heart attack and someone New Jersey. He played the Jewish Puerto Rican student one Epstein and show about a Brooklyn high school. He was cast along with the young John Travolta as part of a group of students known as the strike

    John Travolta found at 0:16

    about a Brooklyn high school. He was cast along with the young John Travolta as part of a group of students known as the strike --
  3. 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Cast Welcomed on 'GMA'

    Mon, 11 Apr 2011

    beauty barber Well clearly knows eight years. Sunday night John Travolta and the rest of the welcome back But hugs and off reunite and they were serious. But from Robert hedges is Epstein Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is boom boom Washington it was clear this sitcom was the

    John Travolta found at 1:20

    beauty barber -- Well clearly knows -- eight years. Sunday night -- John Travolta and the rest of the welcome back -- -- But hugs and off reunite for a 35 anniversary tribute fund -- CD
  4. 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Cast: Where Are They Now?

    Mon, 11 Apr 2011

    hugs generated record releases its. Starting in 1976. With John Travolta single letter in. John 1976 that's your first single isn't of its initial run but for a new generation like perhaps John Travolta 's baby boy. This is my place and these are my people

    John Travolta found at 1:54, 3:47

    The -- hugs generated -- record releases its. Starting in 1976. With John Travolta single letter in. John 1976 that's your first single isn't. -- actually. An article in time magazine letters it was what would
    fans of its initial run but for a new generation like perhaps John Travolta's baby boy. This is my place and -- these are my people. And if so this show today -- Benjamin's something my
  5. Where Are They Now? Reuniting Sitcom Casts

    Fri, 8 Apr 2011

    greatest comes to must reunions just June but it's one Epstein and Freddie who. Washington was and anybody we know himself John Travolta . Starting Monday there live TV reunions. Only Good Morning America on ABC. That is going to be so much fun we have that

    John Travolta found at 0:25

    Epstein and Freddie who. Washington was -- and anybody we know himself John Travolta . -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Starting Monday there live TV reunions. Only -- Good Morning America on ABC.
  6. Vote for the Greatest TV Shows of All Time

    Mon, 16 Jul 2012

    not work. Lara, it's not a game about hitting a button. It's about naming songs. Okay. Robin. What? S " welcome back kotter ". Okay. This is a give me. Go. ♪ robin. "Friends." Robin, pulling into the lead. Wow. That's

    Welcome Back Kotter found at 3:58

    about hitting a button. It's about naming songs. Okay. Robin. What? S " welcome back kotter ". Okay. This is a give me. Go. ♪ robin. "Friends." Robin, pulling into the lead. Wow. That's it. Well, if you guys

Photos

  1. 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Cast: Where Are They Now?
  2. 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Cast: Where Are They Now?
  3. PHOTO: Ron Palillo of "Welcome Back Kotter" attends the Chiller Theatre Expo at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel, Oct. 24, 2008 in Parsippany, New Jersey.
  4. PHOTO: From left Ron Palillo known as Arnold Horshack, John Travolta, and Gabe Kaplan, from the cast "Welcome Back Kotter."
  1. PHOTO: Robert Hegyes is seen in this file photo from the TV show " Welcome Back Kotter" from the late 1970's. | Robert Hegyes attends the 9th Annual TV Land Awards at the Javits Center, New York ...
  2. VIDEO: Welcome Back Kotter Reunion
  3. VIDEO: Welcome Back Kotter reunion
  4. VIDEO: "GMA" plans to reunite the casts of "Welcome Back Kotter" and "Facts of Life."

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