Television Appearances
"Emergency!" (23rd September 1972), 1 Episode,
2.2: Kids - Chuck Benson.
"Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law" (14th
December 1972), 1 Episode, 2.13: A Piece Of God.
"The Rookies" (1st October 1973), 1 Episode, 2.4:
Frozen Smoke - Eddie Halley.
"Medical Center" (16th December 1974), 1 Episode,
6.14: Saturdays Child - Danny Leeds.
"Welcome Back, Kotter" (9th September 1975 -
10th August 1979), 80 Episodes:- Vinnie
Barbarino, 95 Episodes altogether, (see list below).
"Mr. T And Tina" (25th September 1976),
1 Episode, 1.1: Pilot - Vinnie Barbarino.
"Fat Actress" (7th March 2005) - 1 Episode, 1.1:
Big Butts - John Travolta.
"Kirstie Alley's Big Life" (28th March 2010) , 1 Episode, 1.3: Oh Rats! It's My Birthday! - John Travolta.
"Kirstie" (8th January 2014), 1 Episode, 1.6:
Mickey & Maddie - Mickey Russo.
"American Crime Story: The People V. O. J. Simpson" (2nd February 2016 - 5th April 2016),
10 Episodes - Robert Shapiro (Bob).
"Die Hart" (20th July 2020 - 29th July 2020).
10 Episodes - Ron Wilcox, Made speciffically for
Quibi: The mobile video streaming platform.
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"Welcome Back, Kotter"
Robert Hegyes (Juan Epstein).
John Sylvester White (Mr. Michael Woodman).
Ron Palillo (Arnold Horshack).
Marcia Strassman (Mrs. Julie Kotter).
Gabe Kaplan (Mr. Gabe Kotter).
John Travolta (Vinnie Barbarino).
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie Washington).
Mr. Kotter, a compassionate teacher returns to James Buchanan, the inner city high school of his youth to
teach a new generation of trouble making kids known
as The Sweathogs.
Above are some of the television shows John has appeard in:
"Emergencey!" (1972), "The Rookies" (1973),"Medical Center" (1974), "The Grand Knockout Tournament" (1987), "Saturday Night Live" (1994), "Fat Actress" (2005), "Kirstie" (2014),
"American Crime Story: The People V. O. J. Simpson" (2016) and "Die Hart" (2020).
"WELCOME BACK, KOTTER" (EPISODES 1 - 95).
"Welcome Back, Kotter" premiered on ABC on 9th September 1975 and ran through to 8th June 1979.
SEASON 1
01. Welcome Back Kotter (Pilot) - Gabriel Kotter is a teacher in Brooklyn, New York who ends up teaching
at his old alma mater: James Buchanan High School. He has been assigned to teach the remedial
students, better known as the Sweathogs, a group to which he used to belong.
02. The Great Debate - The Sweathogs go one-on-one against the school debating team.
03. Basket Case - Washington makes the varsity basketball team, and becomes uninterested in taking his exams.
04. Whodunit - Rosalie "Hotsy" Totzi tells Gabe that she is pregnant, and he attempts to uncover the identity of the father.
05. The Election - Barbarino runs for student body president against two pupils he considers "overachievers".
06. No More Mr. Nice Guy - Mr. Woodman mellows after teaching the Sweathogs a history lesson. Meanwhile, Kotter becomes a disciplinarian.
07. Classroom Marriage - Washington decides to marry, but Kotter convinces him to wait.
08. One Of Our Sweathogs Is Missing - Epstein disappears because he is humiliated after losing a fight.
09. Mr. Kotter Teacher - Kotter is suspended from teaching by Mr. Woodman.
10. The Reunion - Kotter evaluates his teaching career after a visit from his old pal, Lyle Flanagan
11. Barbarino's Girl - Barbarino received a poor report card, and Kotter persuades him to get a tutor.
12. California Dreamin' - The Sweathogs fawn over Bambi, a new student who claims to be from California, but she develops a crush on "Gabesy".
13. Arrivederci, Arnold - Horshack is promoted scholastically, but wants to remain with the Sweathogs.
14. The Longest Weekend - Kotter gets lonely when Julie goes off skiing with a girlfriend.
15. The Sit-in - The Sweathogs stage a protest when they are served liver in the school cafeteria.
16. Follow The Leader, Part 1 - When Barbarino is dethroned as the Sweathogs' leader, he decides to quit school.
17. Follow The Leader, Part 2 - Barbarino moves in with Kotter after Julie, fed up with her husband's pre-occupation with the Sweathogs, moves into a hotel.
18. Doctor Epstein, I Presume - The school guidance counselor advises Epstein that he lacks the intelligence to become a veterinarian, so Epstein presents all his pets to Kotter.
19. One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest - After a flu epidemic hits Buchanan, the schools' brighter students are mixed in with the Sweathogs.
20. The Telethon - In order to solicit money for their class, Kotter and the Sweathogs stage a telethon.
21. Kotter Makes Good - Kotter learns from Mr. Woodman that he never took his final exams as a Buchanan student.
22. Father Vinnie - Barbarino decides to become a priest, just as his grandmother requested on her deathbed.
SEASON 2
23. Career Day - Kotter is offered a well-paying job in Chicago.
24. Inherit The Halibut - Class treasurer Washington is the prime suspect when the class fund is discovered missing.
25. Sweatside Story - Kotter steps in when the Sweathogs resolve to go into battle against a gang at rival New Utrecht High School.
26. The Fight - Bickering leaves the Sweathogs no longer on speaking terms.
27. The Museum - Kotter and the Sweathogs become locked in a tomb with a mummy during a museum field trip.
28. Gabe Under Pressure - Kotter is not pleased at being coerced into taking a physical.
29. Sweathog, Nebraska Style - Julie's out-of-town sister, visiting Brooklyn, promptly becomes a Sweathog, and starts dating Epstein.
30. Sadie Hawkins Day - Barbarino is the sole Sweathog without a date for the school dance.
31. Hello Ms. Chips - A Student teacher discovers that teaching the Sweathogs is an experience.
32. Horshack vs. Carvelli - Horshack agrees to fight Carvelli, the toughest punk at New Utrecht High School.
33. Sweathog Clinic For The Cure Of Smoking - Kotter and the Sweathogs assist Epstein when he decides to quit smoking.
34. Hark, The Sweathogs - The Sweathogs befriend and attempt to reform the neighborhood bum.
35. A Love Story - Epstein becomes angry when his sister becomes a Sweathog and Barbarino asks her out.
36. Caruso's Way - Barbarino is mortified after the physical education teacher hits him in front of the girls' gym class.
37. Sweatgate Scandal - The Sweathogs become reporters for the school newspaper and unearth a scandal in the cafeteria.
38. Kotter And Son - Kotter's father visits from Florida.
39. Chicken A' La Kotter - Kotter moonlights at a chicken fast-food restaurant.
40. Whatever Happened To Arnold, Part 1 - Horshack has the lead in the school play, Cyrano de Bergerac, but quits the role and dissapears when the Sweathogs tease him. He is replaced by Barbarino.
41. Whatever Happened To Arnold, Part 2 - When the fifth father dies, Horshack decides to become head of the household. (This episode was the pilot for a prospective series featuring Horshack and his family).
42. The Littlest Sweathog - Kotter is delighted by the news that Julie is pregnant, but she is uncertain if she is ready for motherhood.
43. Radio Free Freddie - Washington wins fame as a deejay on station WBAD.
44. I'm Having Their Baby - While Kotter attends a teacher's convention, the Sweathogs attempt to cheer up a depressed Julie.
45. I Wonder Who's Kissing Gabe Now - The school art teacher falls for Kotter, and the Sweathogs believe they are having an affair.
SEASON 3
46. Sweathog Back To School Special - A new semester begins, and Kotter and the Sweathogs remember events from previous years.
47. And Baby Makes Four, Part 1 - The Sweathogs except Barbarino graduate to the eleventh grade, and Julie is about to become a mother.
48. And Baby Makes Four, Part 2 - Gabe and Julie become the parents of twin daughters, while Barbarino pesters him to get him out of the tenth grade.
49. And Baby Makes Four, Part 3 - The Kotters bring the babies home to utter chaos.
50. Buddy Can You Spare A Million - Kotter and Barbarino quarrel over a lottery ticket.
51. Just Testing - Kotter ponders whether to help Barbarino prepare for a makeup test or spend time with his family.
52. The De-Programming Of Arnold Horshack - Horshack finds acceptance after joining a "Ba Ba Bee Bee" religious cult, but the Sweathogs disapprove.
53. What A Move! - Epstein assists the Kotter's in finding a larger apartment.
54. A Novel Idea - The Sweathogs are not amused when Mr. Woodman authors a novel in which they are parodied.
55. Barbarino In Love, Part 1 - Barbarino falls in love with Cassy, one of the Sweathogs' competitors in the state finals talent contest.
56. Barbarino In Love, Part 2 - Barbarino thinks he must choose between Cassy and winning the contest.
57. Kotter For Vice-Principal - Kotter may be appointed Buchanan's new vice-principal.
58. Swine And Punishment - Washington is accused by Mr. Woodman of cheating on an exam.
59. Epstein's Madonna - Epstein the artist paints a nude woman whose face is that of Julie.
60. Sweathog Christmas Special - The Sweathogs reminisce as they celebrate Christmas with the Kotters.
61. Sweatwork - Low ratings lead to Horshack's imminent firing from the school radio station.
62. Meet Your New Teacher: Batteries Not Included - A computer threatens to displace Kotter.
63. Angie - Chaos ensues when Angie, a new girl in school, wants to become a Sweathog.
64. Epstein's Term Paper - Epstein purchases bogus term papers from Carvelli, unaware that one was "authored" a decade earlier by Kotter.
65. There's No Business, Part 1 - Kotter successfully auditions at a comedy club, and has the chance to become a professional comedian.
66. There's No Business, Part 2 - Kotter switches professions, leaving Julie and the Sweathogs without a husband and a teacher.
67. What Goes Up - Kotter and the Sweathogs come to the rescue when Washington becomes addicted to pills.
68. Good-Bye Mr. Kripps - A teacher drops dead after yelling at Barbarino, who thinks he is guilty of murder.
69. Horshack And Madame X - Horshack becomes enamored of Julie.
70. The Kiss - Kotter offers artificial respiration to a girl who has fainted, and then is denounced for kissing her.
71. The Return Of Hotsy Totzi - The Sweathogs discover that Hotsy Totzi is a mother and an exotic dancer.
72. Class Encounters Of The Carvelli Kind - Carvelli comes in contact with a UFO, and Mr. Woodman has been selected to join him on an otherworldly journey.
SEASON 4
73. The Drop-Ins, Part 1 - Mr. Woodman becomes the Buchanan principal, Kotter is the new vice-principal, and the Sweathogs want to quit school.
74. The Drop-Ins, Part 2 - The Sweathogs come to understand that they lack the education and experience to secure jobs.
75. Beau's Jest - New Sweathog Beau plays a joke on Epstein by setting him up on a date with a married woman.
76. Don't Come Up And See Me Sometime - Barbarino's attitude towards the Sweathogs changes after he gets his own apartment.
77. Once Upon A Ledge - Horshack comes to the rescue when a Buchanan student attempts to commit suicide.
78. The Sweatmobile - The Sweathogs purchase a car.
79. Barbarino's Boo-Boo - Mr. Woodman enters the hospital for a bunion operation, and Barbarino manages to "lose" him.
80. X-Rated Education - Epstein unwittingly replaces the sex education film that Julie has managed for a parents' group with an X-rated movie.
81. The Barbarino Blues - Barbarino thinks he has lost his appeal to women.
82. Washington's Clone - An "A" student is determined to become a Sweathog, and emulate Washington.
83. Frog Day Afternoon - Horshack goes on a "Save the Frog" kick after refusing to participate in a biology class dissection.
84. A Little Fright Music - Washington wants to pen a new Buchanan school song.
85. A Winter's Coat Tale - Barbarino's new coat is stolen.
86. Bride And Gloom - Barbarino becomes determined to get married.
87. Barbarino's Baby - Barbarino is stuck in an elevator, where he delivers a baby.
88. The Good-Bye Guy - Epstein intends to live with Mr. Woodman's niece.
89. Come Back Little Arnold - Horshack takes to the bottle in order to gain confidence with his girlfriend.
90. The Sweat Smell Of Success - Epstein transforms the staid school paper into a scandal sheet.
91. The Gang Show - Epstein and Washington aspire to be the school talent contest winners.
92. OO-OO, I Do, Part 1 - Horshack learns that he may be transferred to another school just as he and his girlfriend are getting serious.
93. OO-OO, I Do, Part 2 - The Sweathogs give Horshack a bachelor party that results in disaster.
94. I'm Okay, But You're Not - Beau's attempt to butter up Mr. Woodman backfires when the Sweathogs accuse him of backstabbing.
95. The Bread Winners - Epstein interviews for a job, only to learn that it has already been taken by Washington.
"AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O. J. SIMPSON" (EPISODES 1 - 10).
"American Crime Story: The People V. O. J. Simpson" premiered on FX on 2nd February 2016 and ran
through to 5th April 2016,
SEASON 1
01. From The Ashes Of Tragedy - The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman lead
the LAPD to the home of O. J. Simpson.
02. The Run Of His Life - O.J. Simpson's lawyers must handle an intense situation when he goes missing.
03. The Dream Team - With a provocative strategy devised, Robert Shapiro begins putting together
O. J. Simpson's legal counsel.
04. 100% Not Guilty - As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an
interesting energy to the case.
05. The Race Card - As the trial begins, Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran go head to head in
court and the jury visits the crime scene.
06. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia - Tensions rise as the defense starts taking aims at racial implications in the case, and as Marcia faces an ongoing divorce and negative representation in the media.
07. Conspiracy Theories - The infamous live fitting of the gloves is contemplated as both the defense
and the prosecution face obstacles in and out of the courtroom.
08. A Jury In Jail - The jury become tired and restless as the case continues, meanwhile the defence
juggle with the idea of putting O. J. on the stand.
09. Manna From Heaven - Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go across the country to acquire the
Mark Fuhrman tapes.
10. The Verdict - Closing statements are given and the jury must decide the verdict.
"DIE HART" (EPISODES 1-10)
"Die Hart" premiered on Quibi on 20th July 2020 and ran throught to 29th July 2020.
SEASON 1
01. The Recruit - America's funnyman, Kevin Hart, wants to be an action star. But in order to land a
life-changing role, he first has to get schooled on how to be an action hero.
02. Man On Fire - Kevin meets his action star mentor, Coach Ron Wilcox, as he enters a world of pain.
03. Wonder Woman - Kevin meets Jordan King, his new classmate in Ron Wilcox's Action Star School and she's here to kick some ass. Kevin's ass.
04. Sex, Lies and Videotape - Things get up close and personal for Kevin and Jordan as Coach Ron teaches a master class in lovemaking.
05. The Truman Show - When Kevin grows paranoid about Coach Ron, he enlists Jordan's help in getting to the bottom of Coach Ron's secrets.
06. The Godfather - Kevin is still convinced Ron is involved in something sinister. When Josh Hartnett arrives for a lesson in firearms, Kevin attempts to escape for his life.
07. The Great Escape - After escaping the school, Kevin encounters a dangerous situation. He is faced with a choice: Go back to comedy, or find the strength to carry on.
08. Bad Boys - Kevin learns the school is actually a front for a film. He also learns his suspicions of Ron were true and now they're in the middle of a real-life crime.
09. Live Free Or Die Hard - Kevin and Jordan hide from the assailants in the school. With nothing to protect them but props, they must put their action star skills to the test.
10. True Lies - It's Kevin's moment to be a leading man. His friends are hurt. The criminals are coming. Does he have what it takes to becmme the action hero of his dreams?
Above are the commercials John has appeared in:
"Hagger Mustang Slacks" (1971), "Safeguard Soap" (1971), "Ford" (1972),"Honda Motorcycle" (1972), "The
Army" (1973), "Mutual Of New York" (1974), "Band Aid" (1975), "Tokyo Drink" (1984), "Bottled Water" (1990), "Sky" (2004), "Telecom" (2010), "Vamos Brasilizar Rum" (2013) "Apple Music" (2015), "Capital
One" (2020), Scotts & Miracle-Gro (2021) with Ella Travolta, "God Of War: Ragnorok" (2022) with Ella Travolta, Ben and Quinn Stiller and LeBron and Bronny James, "T-Mobile" with Donald Faison and Zach Braff (2023), "U-Power" with Gerard Butler (2023) and "Capital One: Quicksilver" (2023).
Music Videos John has appeared in:
"Stayin' Alive" - The Bee Gees (1977) from "Saturday Night Fever", "Summer Nights" - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & Cast (1978) from "Grease", "Greased Lightnin'" - John Teaolta & Cast (1978) from "Grease", "Sandy" - John Travolta (1978) from "Grease", You're The One That I Want - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & Cast (1978) from "Grease", " We Go Together" - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & Cast (1978) from "Grease", "Far From Over" - Frank Stallone (1983) from "Staying Alive", "Twist Of Fate" - Olivia Newton-John (1983) from"Two Of A Kind", "Take A Chance" - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (1983) from "Two Of A Kind, "(Closest Thing To) Perfect" Jermaine Jackson (1985) from "Perfect", "Skeletons" - Stevie Wonder (1987) from "Crack", "Liberian Girl" - Michael Jackson (1989), "The Grease Megamix" - John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John & Cast (1990) from "Grease" , "Grease: The Dream Mix - Frankie Valli, John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (1991) from "Grease", "The Chipmunk Song" - John Travolta, Kirstie Alley & Tabitha Lupien (1993) from "Look Who's Talking Now", "It's Christmas, C'est Noel" - Jordy Lemoine (1993) from "Look Who's Talking Now", "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon" - Urge Overkill (1994) from "Pulp Fiction", "Change The World" - Eric Clapton (1996) from "Phenomenon", "Barbara Allen" - John Travolta (2004) from "A Love Song For Bobby Long", "I Really Don't Want To Know" - John Travolta (2004) from "A Love Song For Bobby Long", "Shine Your Light" - Robbie Robertson (2004) from "Ladder 49", "Welcome To The 60's" - John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, & Cast (2007), from "Hairspray", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful" (Reprise) - John Travolta & Michelle Pfeiffer (2007), from "Hairspray", "(You're) Timeless To Me" - John Travolta & Christopher Walken (2007) from "Hairspray", "You Can't Stop The Beat" - Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Kelley, John Travolta, Queen Latifah, & Cast (2007) from "Hairspray", "I Thought I Lost You" - John Travolta & Miley Cyrus (2008) from "Bolt", "You've Been A Friend To Me" - Bryan Adams (2009) from "Old Dogs", "Every Little Step" - John Travolta & Ella Bleu Travolta (2009) from "Old Dogs", "Are You With Me" - Vaux (2010) from "From Paris With Love", "I Think You Might Like It" - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John featuring Ella Bleu Travolta, Kelly Preston & Benjamin Travolta (2012), "Nelle Tue Mani (Now We Are Free)" - Andrea Bocelli (2015), "Friends In Low Places" (Parody) -Rob Riggle, Aaron Paul, Brian Urlacher, Ken Jeong, Paul Scheer, Terry Crews, Weird Al Yankovic, Malin Ackerman, Kristen Bell, DJ Khaled & John Travolta (2017), "3 To Tango" - Pitbull (2019) and "Happy Anniversary, All I Want For Christmas Is You!" - Miriah Carey, Ali Wong, Andy Cohen, Anitta, Ariana Grande, Bebe Rexha, Billy Eichner, Brandy, Bryan Tanaka, Chance The Rapper, Ciara, Cyndi Lauper, Da Brat, Nick Cannon, Dan Levy, Debbie Allen, Dev Hynes, Diplo, Floyd Mayweather, Heidi Klum, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, James Corden, Jamie Foxx, Jenna Dewan, Jennifer Hudson, Jermaine Dupri, JohnTravolta, Jojo Siwa, Jordan Buhat, Trevor Jackson, Jordin Sparks, Katy Perry, Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Kenny G, Kerry Washington, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Lacey Chabert, Laverne Cox, Maxwell, Millie Bobby Brown, Missy Elliott, Misty Copeland, Normani, Olivia Newton-John, Patti Labelle, Ruby Rose, Ryan Reynolds, Sebastian Maniscalco, Slick Rick The Ruler, Snoop Dogg, Strahan, Sara, Keke, Tommy Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Trevor Noah, Tyler Perry, Vegas Golden Knights and ROC & ROE.
Other television appearances as himself include:
"America's Flying Aces - The Blue Angels 50th Anniversary" (1996) - Narrator, "Happy Birthday Elizabeth:
A Celebration Of Life" (1997), "Saturday Night Live - Halloween" (1999), "Muhammed Ali's All-Star 60th Birthday Celebration" (2002), "Inside The Actors Studio" (2003), "Dream Jets" (2004), "AFI's 100 Years: 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music In The Movies", (2004) - Host,"Tony Bennett: An American Classic" (2006), "Brando" (2007), also appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno,"The Late Show" with David Letterman,"The Ellen DeGeneres Show","Biography",
"American Bandstand", "Good Morning America", "GMTV", "Entertainment Tonight", "Friday Night with
Jonathan Ross", This Morning","The Academy Awards", "The Golden Globe Awards" and many more.