What was the name of the gang of underachieving teenage wiseguys in Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-79)?

Welcome Back, Kotter centers on Mr. Kotter, who returns to his alma mater to teach a class of remedial students (which he had once been himself). The Sweathogs were a diverse band of delinquent "high schoolers" (all played by actors in their mid-20s) who gave their teacher tons of grief but were essentially lovable goofballs. The name "Sweathogs" derives from the remedial classroom's location on the top floor of an un-airconditioned school building.

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