Telly Loves Ya!

June, 1978

Aristotle "Telly" Savalas is sitting on a sofa in Western Airlines' VIP lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, a glass of wine clasped in one hand and, in the other, the pink-sheathed thigh of his companion, Pam, a coolly stunning brunette approximately one third his age. He is dressed in Southern California regimentals: double-breasted, cream-colored blazer and open-collar shirt of royal blue set off by the traditional Malibu medallion. Inscribed on the medal's face is Telly's P...

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