Welcome Back, Kotter/Trivia

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  • The Danza: Gabriel Kaplan as Gabriel Kotter.
  • George Carlin: Guest starring as radio DJ Wally the Wow, and as Wally the Weasel, a former Kotter-era Sweathog.
  • Hey, It's That Guy!: James Woods as a fellow Bucannan High teacher.
  • Hey, It's That Voice!: Roger Rabbit's voice actor Charles Fleischer as Carvelli.
  • Mad Magazine: Welcome Back, Klodder.
  • Marx Brothers: Often imitated, with Epstein as Chico, Horshack as Harpo, and Kotter as Groucho.
    • Notably, Gabe Kaplan did a one-man show as Groucho Marx during the height of the show's popularity.
  • Poker: After leaving show business, Kaplan became a world champion professional poker player.
  • Star-Making Role: John Travolta as Vinnie Barbarino.