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Kojak S2E20 — Elegy in an Asphalt Graveyard
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Kojak•Season 2•Episode 20

Elegy in an Asphalt Graveyard

7.8/10 · 201 votesFeb 2, 197548 min

Ranked #5 of 25 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Kojak is particularly affected by the murder of a beautiful Manhattan playgirl.

Directed byChristian Nyby
Written byJack Laird
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Telly Savalas

Telly Savalas

Theo Kojak

Dan Frazer

Dan Frazer

Frank McNeill

Kevin Dobson

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Bobby Crocker

George Savalas

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Curly Stavors

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Jack Laird

Jack Laird

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Christian Nyby

Christian Nyby

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Charles Correll

Director of Photography

L

Larry Lester

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Episode Summary

"Elegy in an Asphalt Graveyard" is episode 20 of Kojak season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 201 votes, ranking #5 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Christian Nyby and written by Jack Laird, it aired on February 2, 1975.

Next: E21 · The Good Luck BomberBest of Season 2