#Gabe Kaplan

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Welcome Back, Kotter paper doll - The Toy Factory (1976)

[oldshowbiz]

[forever70s]

Gabe Kaplan and Marcia Strassman on the April 17 - 23, 1976 TV Guide cover

[stelly38]

Previous conversation inspired me to do some 'stache studies.

Featuring authentic bristles from the era, and re-created taches for period shows. Kotter and Declan practically have the same suit, which is oh-so-hideous in both cases.

Looking at these photos, I can't get over how large AT's mustache is. It's one of the larger ones in the assortment I've pulled.

I just love the goofiness of it... he can pull it off, too, but I'm glad it's not a permanent look. Paired with the beard, though, that's a whole other story. A good one.

[browsethestacks]

Welcome Back, Kotter (1978)

Art by Bob Oksner

[driveintheaterofthemind]

Welcome Back Kotter #06 (1977)

Art by Ric Estrada And Bill Draut

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[doraemonmon]

I want to be Mr. Kotter for Halloween

[carmelasoprano]

Bernadette Peters and Gabe Kaplan in a promotional photo for Tulips (1981)

[enjoying-entertainment]

“Kotter is something very special in my life. It’s sentimental, because a lot of people are gone now — Bobby Hegyes, Ron Palillo, Marcia Strassman, Johnny White. It’s just Gabe, John and I now. You know, we were all actors, and it was our job, but we were all friends, too. What was lucky about us in the Welcome Back, Kotter years is that we became a family.” Laurence Hilton Jacobs, 2021

[shadowwingtronix]

Saturday Night Showcase> Dean Martin Roasts Muhammad Ali

BW Media Spotlight's Saturday Night Showcase> Dean Martin Roasts Muhammad Ali

Born Cassius Clay before converting to Islam, Muhammad Ali would refer to himself as “the greatest” and he certainly worked hard to back that up. Olympic gold medalist, multiple time boxing champion, and once fought a depowered Superman in the comics, Ali could be controversial but it takes a lot of guts to say something bad about him to his face. Or appear on Dean Martin’s Celebrity Roast. Born…

[aiiaiiiyo]

[oldshowbiz]

Eugene Levy as Gabe Kaplan

[forever70s]

Gabe Kaplan in a promo for "Welcome Back, Kotter" - 1976

[mehqgossipgirl]

eblast #2.

SPOTTED: The return of a true Upper East Side Titan, and the beginning of an unexpected romance.

I, for one, gave up hope long ago that Kami Kaplan would return to the states. I can only assumed her move back to the city was brought on by the arrival of yours truly, of course. Our once favorite Firestarter has exchanged her matches for political allies, truly turning a new leaf. You all saw the Instagram post -- Nalin Renaud and Kami Kaplan are in a relationship. Maybe it's love, maybe it's a large paycheck; Either way, Kami must have turned a new leaf to gain the trust of the Renaud family -- They don't give their Cash Cow to just anyone.

Not everyone has been bit by the relationship bug -- While he may have been seen leaving with Brie Barlow after the Kiss on the Lips party, my sources confirm that Gabe Miller was seen looking particularly disheveled leaving a dive bar bathroom with a random. I've always preferred members only clubs -- But I suppose that isn't quite everyone's scene. Spotted in the same evening was none other than Colette Arsine, as beautiful and blaise as ever. It seems she's wasted no time after her return from the Maldives, seen with Gabe Miller, Brie Barlow, and Nova Watson all within the same week. Getting your drama directly from the source does have it's benefits. She's got a bit of catching up to do, after all.

Speaking of directly going to the source, I received a tip from a certain Q Magazine receptionist that Elliott Jonsson was seen arriving at the office after hours. Something tells me this was all pleasure, not business. Careful, Brie -- You of all people know Elliott will happily make a run for it wherever you're involved. He didn't go far, though -- He was spotted in the midst of something of a power struggle with Gabe Miller while at brunch at the Aubrey. Noticeably, sans a certain blonde. My sources say the tension was palpable between the two, but I don't understand why -- They have so much in common these days! Social circles, stomping grounds, who they take to bed.

However, the two pale in comparison to the stand off seen at La Bernardin between Indiya Du Pont and Brie Barlow. I've missed the team up's between these two, but I think I like to watch them fight even more. One nosy patron let me know the two were feuding over yours truly, spilling a few secrets before their bestie even knew. It's always such a shame to see two Queen Bees in a cold war, but I certainly love being the cause of it. Want more to discuss, ladies? Indiya was seen with Nova Watson, notable Outsider and Ex of Gabe Miller, hoping to get the two to rekindle their love. Something tells me this will end as well as Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood.

Vienna Miller, ever elusive and calculated, was seen arriving at the Plaza hotel this last week -- Acting as if she owns the place, of course. While most wouldn't bat an eye to see the brunette among the sea of hotel guests, I heard something quite interesting: Elliott has been staying at the Plaza, ever since he touched down at JFK. An interesting coincidence, no? These two just can't stop these secret rendezvous. I wonder what Brie has to say about that.

You know you love me.

XOXO, Gossip Girl.

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Welcome Back, Kotter (1977)

Art by Ric Estrada And Bill Draut / Bob Oksner