The Surprising Truth About Marcia Strassman and Her Feud with Gabe Kaplan

Whether she wanted it or not, Marcia Strassman was Julie Kotter. She played that role to perfection in the classic ABC TV sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter — even when she wasn’t all that pleased about what the writers were having her say and do. And as time rolled on and the cast and creative team prepared for what would be the show’s fourth season, Marcia became even more vocal about her dissatisfaction with the series — and her issues with her costar, Gabe Kaplan.