Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images John Travolta has admitted that he almost did not feature in Welcome Back, Kotter, ...

John Travolta almost missed out on his breakout TV role. The actor shot to fame in the 1975 ABC sitcom Welcome Back Kotter, but in an essay for Emmy Magazine, Gabe Kaplan, the show’s co-creator and ...

John Travolta became a household name thanks to his role as Vinnie Barbarino on Welcome Back, Kotter, but when they filmed the first episode, one producer was not happy with his performance. Gabe ...

John Travolta became a fan favorite on Welcome Back, Kotter, but the iconic role almost didn’t happen. In the September issue of Emmy Magazine, Welcome Back, Kotter co-creator Gabe Kaplan opened up ...

John Travolta is one of Hollywood's most beloved and hardworking actors, but he credits his success to one thing – "Welcome Back, Kotter." And John revealed how indebted he is to the 1970's television ...