Lieutenant Theo Kojak (Telly Savalas) Kojak TV show was a 60 minute crime drama series on CBS about a tough, street-wise, balding cop who tackled some of the worst criminals in New York City while maintaining a calm, cool, and collected composure. Kojak's well-know question, "Who loves ya, baby?" Telly Savalas and his character, Kojak, did both had an affinity for lollipops. The real reason for the lollipops, was to give Telly something to do with his hands and mouth when he quit smoking.