The 70's was the era of the police shows. Police story, Police women, Street's of San Fran, and SWAT were a few. Working evenings and not being able to sleep I started watching Kojak, and started reliving my childhood. The show is better than I remember for having some realism. The show's producers must have done research. Dated in spots, and has a TVish formula, but still good. I like the Crocker character. Everyone seems too grumpy on the show. My wife says the introductions of females in the work environment may have a calming effect on the work environment. ( could be a possibility) The characters do show a soft side. Worth watching late night if one can not sleep. Beats Elim a date. 8 out of 10. Only if I could stay awake for a whole show. My wife likes Kojak's sayings.
