Almost a half century before "Abbott Elementary,” the series that showcased a young John Travolta pioneered its comedy form.

The two Welcome Back, Kotter lines, which lead the listener to the song's chorus, go like this: Yeah, we tease him a lot Cause we got him on the spot Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back ...

Notably, one of the songs in question was supposed to sound like The Lovin’ Spoonful. According to Stereogum, TV producer Alan Sacks created the premise of the show Welcome Back, Kotter.

Not only did his theme song, "Welcome Back," hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but also it sparked a title change for the show. Kotter was the original title, but after Sebastian wrote the ...

When it premiered on September 9, 1975, Welcome Back, Kotter was just another sitcom ... John Sebastian was commissioned to write the theme song, he found it difficult to find any appropriate ...

At least 50 TV theme songs have hit the charts ... Lovin’ Spoonful frontman John Sebastian wrote and recorded the Welcome Back, Kotter theme, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart ...

The first songs to do that were Rhythm Heritage’s “S.W.A.T.,” from the ABC crime drama of the same name, and John Sebastian’s “Welcome Back,” from the sitcom “Welcome Back ...

Jacobs, known for his role as Boom Boom Washington, shares his journey and advice with students at Hempstead High School.

Marcia Strassman, who played Julie Kotter on Welcome Back, Kotter, diedFriday at her home in Los Angeles after battling breast cancer, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Ron Palillo ...

who memorably broke into song on the Emmys stage) and nabbed another Emmy in 2023 for a total of four wins and 24 noms.