Kevin Dobson, star of Kojak and Knot's Landing, dies at 77

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Dobson, who died Sunday of medical complications, was best known for playing Detective Bobby Crocker on Kojak, the sidekick to Telly Savalas' title character. He also played Mack MacKenzie on CBS’ Knots Landing. He also starred on Days of Our Lives and appeared on numerous TV shows.