‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ Star Gabe Kaplan on the Show’s 50th Anniversary & Where He Is Now

Barb Oates September 9, 2025, 5:29 pm

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Robert Hegyes, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Gabe Kaplan, John Travolta, and Ron Palillo in 'Welcome Back, Kotter' — Everett Collection

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In this business there are stars who are easy to track down and others who prove to be far more challenging. Finding Gabe Kaplan, the brilliant creator and star of the hit comedy series Welcome Back, Kotter started early this year via various calls and email requests. Clearly, we were looking to talk to the comedy genius about Welcome Back, Kotter’s 50th anniversary and the comedy’s enduring legacy, as the series first debuted on Sept. 9, 1975.

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