Welcome Back, Kotter The Telethon (Season 1, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Welcome Back, Kotter

The Telethon (Season 1, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Arnold and Mr. Kotter persuade the Sweathogs to hold a telethon for much needed school supplies.

Director

Bob LaHendro

Writers

Gabe Kaplan (created by) (as Gabriel Kaplan) (creator) (as Gabriel Kaplan) | Alan Sacks (created by) (creator) | Bo Kaprall (written by) | Peter Meyerson (developed for television by) | Pat Proft (written by)

Producers

Eric Cohen | Alan Sacks | George Yanok

Editors

Susan Jenkins (video tape) | Manuel Martínez (video tape)

Casting Director

Jorge Luis Rodriguez

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 12, 1976

Release date

Feb 12, 1976 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Gabe Kaplan Gabe Kotter (as Gabriel Kaplan) Gabe Kotter (as Gabriel Kaplan) See fewer	Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
Marcia Strassman Julie Kotter Julie Kotter See fewer	Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
John Sylvester White Mr. Michael Woodman Mr. Michael Woodman See fewer	Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
Robert Hegyes Juan Epstein Juan Epstein See fewer	Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington See fewer	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Ron Palillo Arnold Horshack Arnold Horshack See fewer	Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
John Travolta Vinnie Barbarino Vinnie Barbarino See fewer	Pulp Fiction (1994)
Jerry Rannow Oliver Miles Oliver Miles See fewer	Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
Vernee Watson Vernajean Williams Vernajean Williams See fewer	Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Kristine Greco Girl in Class (uncredited) Girl in Class (uncredited) See fewer	Dante's Peak (1997)