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Kojak S1E11 — Marker to a Dead Bookie

7.4

Kojak•Season 1•Episode 11

Marker to a Dead Bookie

7.4/10 · 256 votesJan 16, 197447 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Kojak pretends to be corrupted (buying even more expensive suits than usual and a brand new Cadillac)—not without opposition from Capt. McNeil, who tries save as much police money he can—to catch a narcotics dealer in the act.

Directed byAlex March

Written byJack Laird

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Seasons5

Cast4

Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Theo Kojak

Dan Frazer

Dan Frazer

Frank McNeill

Kevin Dobson

Kevin Dobson

Bobby Crocker

Mark Russell

Mark Russell

Percy Saperstein

Crew8

A

Alex March

Director

Jack Laird

Jack Laird

Writer

W

William H. Tuntke

Art Direction

J

John Kaufman

Editor

G

Gerald Perry Finnerman

Director of Photography

M

Morton S. Fine

Teleplay

G

Gene R. Kearney

Teleplay

L

Larry Lester

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Marker to a Dead Bookie" is episode 11 of Kojak season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 256 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Alex March and written by Jack Laird, it aired on January 16, 1974.

Next: E12 · Last Rites for a Dead Priest Best of Season 1