Gustav Savalas (The Life of SpongeBob SquarePants)

Dr. Gustav Savalas is a doctor at the Bikini Bottom General Hospital. He is a shark with light blue skin. Dr. Savalas appears to be at least approaching old age, as he has a thick white beard right below his mouth. He is slightly overweight, but otherwise appears fit and healthy.

Biography
He first appeared in the first episode of the series ("Our Temporary Manager, Mr. SquarePants!"), where he tends to Mr. Krabs, who had been rushed to the hospital after collapsing in the Krusty Krab. Savalas informs Krabs that he suffers from "extreme stress", probably as a result of heavy workload over a long period of time. He requires medical attention for "quite a long time" and so has to stay in the hospital until "all mental faculties have been sufficiently refreshed".

While Krabs is angered by this revelation, otherwise he appears to get along well with Savalas. Asked by Krabs where the name "Savalas" came from, the doctor reveals "My grandfather changed his surname from 'Goodfish' to 'Savalas'. He was a big fan of Telly Savalas - you know, one of those human actors from above the sea - and so am I."

Savalas appears to hold the hospital he works for in deep respect. He hits back against accusations that the hospital is "expensive", "elitist", "hostile to the lower class", and so on, and touts the hospital's excellent quality of service. "Go find another hospital," he recommends. "We doctors and surgeons also need money to live. Or just take care of the insurance."