He certainly has the acting chops to show for it. Before landing his big role, he appeared on shows like Bonanza and Perry Mason. In her personal life, Mimi has been married since 1996 to a Greek immigrant carpenter, with whom she has one daughter. However, at the awards ceremony, Barry Bremen, aka "The Great Imposter", rushed the stage ahead of Thomas and claimed she was unable to attend. [64] In 2002, Hill Street Blues ranked number 14 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time,[65] and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #1 in its list of the 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time[66] and #23 of the 60 Best Series.[67]. The producers described the show as "an hour drama with 13 continuing characters living through a Gordian knot of personal and professional relationships." But he clearly left a good impression on executives as they insisted he joins the cast and be written into the show as a regular character. Dont get me wrong, he has always worked consistently in the industry, but the actor never became a household name. But Betty Thomass biggest success as a director was the box office hit The Brady Bunch Movie. By 1982, he was already nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. With gritty realism and an open-ended narrative style that wove storylines together, Hill Street paved the way . [citation needed]. However, Bettys biggest success was directing the box office smash The Brady Bunch Movie. He is also the man behind the voice of the main character in the animated series Invasion America. Robert Clohessy. In addition to directing, he had a recurring role on the crime series as serial killer Randall Garner. The first of such roles was in the seventh and final season of Hill Street Blues, as Officer Patrick Flaherty. Bundle. Barbara Bosson rose to fame on Hill Street Blues thanks to her role as Fay Furillo, Detective Frank Furillos ex-wife. Mayo, Det. He had already helped found the Berkley Repertory Theater and was featured in their productions for ten years. Their being in that weak position worked in our favor but also threatened us all the time. NBC had ordered 13 episodes and the season was supposed to end on May 25 with a minor cliffhanger (the resolution of Sgt. The promising star studied at the prestigious Julliard school under the esteemed John Houseman. The show won its fourth and final Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series this season. Mimi was born in Winnipeg, Canada to Ukrainian immigrants and was an accomplished dancer before becoming a well known actress she danced for 12 years with the Rusalka Ukrainian dance group of Winnipeg and studied jazz dance at the prestigious Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. [63] When the list was revised in 2009, "Freedom's Last Stand" was ranked number 57. He was 82. In a 1991 interview on Later with Bob Costas, Ken Olin claimed these characters were removed so the new show-runners would receive royalties. Since beginning acting back in 1985, Robert Clohessy has now racked up an incredible 131 acting credits to his name! However, his most memorable role was when he played Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the hit HBO prison drama Oz. Joe Spano was already an established actor before joining the cast of Hill Street Blues - he debuted as Paris in Romeo and Juliet in 1968. 2015-02-02: new. In 1986, Clohessy moved to Los Angeles to work in film and television, and landed a regular role as a relatively green policeman on the final season (1986-87) of NBC heavy hitter "Hill Street Blues" The actor then made his feature debut playing a detective in the thriller "The Believers" (1987). She even skipped her high school senior prom to rehearse for a local theater production. The African American actor was teamed up with Cowboy Renko, a very stereotypical redneck officer; the tension between these characters sparked many plots on the show. He was cast in Ohara as Lieutenant George Shaver. Before joining the cast of Hill Street Blues, James B. Sikking had already been in movies as early as 1955. Megan Gallagher . Before getting into showbiz and joining the cast of Hill Street Blues, Ed Marinaro had success as an athlete. She starred in several shows her husband created, including Hill Street Blues, LA Law, Murder One, and Cop Rock. Notable guest actors include: Initially, Hill Street Blues received rave reviews from critics but had dismal Nielsen ratings. Initially, Steven Bochco and Michael Kozell didnt want to do another cop show, but they ended up creating Hill Street Blues anyways. Nowadays he is retired from acting and prefers the quiet life with his second wife, Carol. It was a half-hour comedy, a hybrid between light private eye fare and a sitcom. It was then revealed that this was, in fact, the night shift. [7][8], The series featured a strong focus on the workplace struggle between what is right and what works. When you watch a good show, you cant imagine anyone else playing your favorite characters. Ttulo: Familia de policas - Temporada 4 Episodio 9 : Mala sangre fecha de transmisin de televisin: 2013-11-22 Invitados de prestigio: Abigail Hawk / Andrew Terraciano / Gregory Jbara / Robert Clohessy / Tony Terraciano / Tabitha Holbert / Kirk Acevedo / William Hill / Remy Auberjonois / Geraldine Hughes / Scott Sowers / January LaVoy / Anita Gillette / Her character was always on the defense and never wanted to be perceived as a weak woman, and she wanted to prove that she was as tough as any of the men. However, he did make a rare public appearance at the 2016 Emmy Awards, thrilling his fans. Mimi Kuzyk appeared in over 25 episodes of Hill Street Blues, playing the beautiful Detective Patricia Mayo on the series. The impressive career of Robert Clohessy '81 spans the mid-80s hit Hill Street Blues to Blue Bloods currently. [70] Both releases contain special features including gag reel, deleted scenes, commentary tracks and featurettes. Robert Clohessy in the daytime TV shows, which include Boy Meets World, Blue Bloods, Guiding Light, Ohara, Hill Street Blues, OZ, and many more. The show received critical acclaim and its production innovations influenced many . He made some notable appearances in the movie Oliver & Company and in a stage revival of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. The exotic bombshell, of Chinese and European descent, was born in California. Jennifer Tilly played one of the most memorable minor characters on Hill Street Blues. Throughout almost his entire acting career, he has been cast as a police officer. The phrase is uttered only once in the series, apart from introductions such as "Previously on Hill Street Blues." Season 3: Kozoll left the show at the end of season two, replaced for the most part by Anthony Yerkovich (who later created Miami Vice after leaving Hill Street Blues at the end of this season) and David Milch. Betty Thomson snagged the role of Detective Lucille Bates on Hill Street Blues. [82][83][84][85], On December 4, 2013, Shock Records also released a complete series set.[86]. Truyn hnh xut hin ti Si Gn t trc nm 1975 do M xy dng nhm phc v qun vin chinh M . Tambor had small roles before playing Judge Wachtel, in Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, and Taxi, but his twenty appearances on Hill Street Blues are what made him a household name. While some fans on Redditare worried about the impending departure of Sid, they shouldn't have to worry. Taurean Blacque (real name: Herbert Middleton Jr.) is a talented actor and was classically trained at the New Federal Theater in New York City. Hill Street Blues is an American serial police drama that aired on NBC in primetime from 1981 to 1987 for 146 episodes. According to Bochco, they told the network to leave them completely alone to do whatever we want, and NBC agreed. actor; born June 10, 1957, Bronx, New York; alternate name, Robert Clohessey) Change Notes. He was also a cast member in the final season of Hill Street Blues. Clohessy was born in the Bronx, New York, the son of John Clohessy, a police officer. Before she died, Gina left her wealth to Detective Goldblume in her will, making him an instant millionaire. He won an Emmy award for Best Guest Actor and has had a recurring role on NCIS, keeping his name hot even 30 years after he appeared on Hill Street Blues. [25] He intended the setting to resemble several cities, including Chicago, Pittsburgh and Buffalo.[26]. Thats quite the claim to fame if you ask me. He attended Cornell University, where he played college football and was even the runner-up to the Heisman Trophy in 1971. In the first season's original ending, Officer Joe Coffey (Ed Marinaro) is shot dead during a vehicle stop. The show chronicled the lives of the staff of a single police station located on the fictional Hill Street, in an unnamed large city, with blues being a slang term for . Los Angeles-born actor James B. Sikking played the unforgettable Lieutenant Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues, a rough and tumble officer who was always looking for a fight. Local; US; Hill Street Blues refers to the blue uniforms worn by many police officers in the United States and, by extension, the depressing nature of inner-city police work. He was also a cast member in the final season of Hill Street Blues. Hill Street Blues employed what was, at that time, a unique style of camera usage for weeknight television productions, such as filming close in with action cuts rapidly between stories. James B. Sikking . Onstage, he played Mike in the Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company revival of Pal Joey, from November, 2008 through February 2009. Since ending his run on Hill Street Blues, Jeffrey Tambor has become a Hollywood powerhouse. Stanislaus Jablonski (Robert Prosky) and Det. He voiced a main character in the animated series Invasion America, and starred as Captain Stan Jonas on the drama Brooklyn South. Detective Bates had worked her way up from a rookie officer to Lieutenant by the end of the show. So, it's hard to say exactly what's in store for Clohessy in the final four stories of this truncated season (via Deadline), except that, if he really is leaving "Blue Bloods," it's being kept extremely quiet. In early episodes, the opening theme had several clearly audible edits; this was replaced by a longer, unedited version partway through the second season. I was born in New Jersey, never been west of Chicago in my life." Her live tournament winnings are more than $990,000! J.D. According to the actor, that was his 28th time playing a cop. He then claimed the award and left the stage, confusing viewers and robbing Thomas of her moment in the sun, although she returned and spoke after the ad break. The couple has one son together named Eddie. Lieutenant Hunter was the leader of the EAT (Emergency Action Team) Squad, which is basically what you would call a SWAT team today. You dont play into the bow tie you fight against it., According to a network memo, the test audience mentioned many problems with Hill Street Blues but specified that the main characters were perceived as being not capable and having flawed personalities Audiences found the ending unsatisfying.. There are several mentions through the series of characters going down to "the shore", which implies a lake or oceanfront setting. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for his successful career playing college basketball. Ed went on to star as Joey Buttafuoco, the main character in the TV movie Amy Fisher: My Story. Hill Street Blues - watch online: streaming, buy or rent. Mimi Kuzyk appeared in more than 25 episodes of Hill Street Blues, portraying the beautiful Detective Patricia Mayo. Warren appeared in many small roles, guest starring as Khadjiahs father in Living Single and on an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. After Hill Street Blues, Taurean Blacques career didnt exactly take off. He's had guest roles on a long list of popular TV series and recurring roles on shows such as Oz, New Amsterdam, Law and Order, and Boardwalk Empire. The game received mixed reviews. "[9], Almost every episode began with a pre-credit sequence (or teaser) consisting of (mission) briefing and roll call to start the day shift. He first surfaced on the show as a sketchy, immoral lawyer, but was appointed to the bench because of politics. [2], Clohessy has had recurring roles in daytime dramas All My Children, Boy Meets World, and Guiding Light. Hill Street Blues (TV Series 1981-1987) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more. The show's producers haven't made any statements about a potential exit. Ed starred as the main character Joey Buttafuoco in the TV movie Amy Fisher: My Story. The first character he played was the corrupt detective Sal Benedetto of Midtown Vice. What the f k was that? One indication of setting within the show was given by the Southern-accented character Officer Andy Renko when he stated in the season one episode "Politics as Usual": "Just drop that cowboy stuff. Episode: "We're Off to Kill the Wizard" (19) Airdate: December 9, 1984. He married fitness expert Tracy York in 2001. Alternate Formats. The couple has one son, named Eddie. (Dramatic Series with Continuing Characters), People's Choice Awards for Favorite New TV Drama, Barry Trivers for "The Fault in Our Stars" (1961), Lawrence B. Marcus for "Man Out of Time" (1963), David W. Rintels for "A Continual Roar of Musketry" (1970), Herb Bermann & Thomas Y. Drake & Jerrold Freedman & Bo May for "Par for the Course" (1971), Jim Byrnes for "Thirty a Month and Found" (1974), Georgia Jeffries for "An Unusual Occurrence" /, Georgia Jeffries for "Turn, Turn, Turn" / Debra Frank &, Racelle Rosett Schaefer for "Photo Opportunity" (1991), introducing citations to additional sources, List of awards and nominations received by Hill Street Blues, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Drama, "How 'Hill Street Blues' made us care about the police", The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present, "Let's Be Careful Out There: The Legacy Of 'Hill Street Blues", "Mike Post Featuring Larry Carlton The Theme From Hill Street Blues", "Bosson Leaving 'Hill St.' In Salary, Role Disputes", "The Very (Very) Slow Rise of Lesbianism on TV The New York Times", "Exploring the Depths of the 'Hill Street Blues', "Revival for a Black Enclave in Pittsburgh", "8 gritty facts about 'Hill Street Blues', "Hill Street Blues Actors You May Not Know Passed Away", "Pat Corley, 76; Character Actor Played Bartender Phil on 'Murphy Brown', "HILL STREET BLUES: DORIS IN WONDERLAND (TV)", "HILL STREET BLUES: BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A HEART? [further explanation needed] Bosson's departure, however, was voluntary. Robert Clohessy is an American actor, known for playing Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz. He is an actor and producer, known for The Avengers (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) and Oz (1997). How Robert Clohessy got from a childhood in the Bronx to a walk-on audition for Hill Street Blues on a Hollywood film lot is a story in itself. She resurfaced in 2002 as a guest star on legal drama Philly, which was created by Hill Street Bluess creator, Steven Bochco. One of the most memorable minor characters on Hill Street Blues was played by Jennifer Tilly. The couple had two children, Jesse and Melissa, but sadly divorced after 27 years of marriage in 1997. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bullets Over Broadway. Hill Street Blues is an American serial police drama that aired on NBC in primetime from 1981 to 1987 for a total of 146 episodes. She made her way onto the stage, appearing in the Broadway production of Angels in America. Fay often began conversations with her ex by saying. He claimed that was Michael Kozolls idea. Believe it or not, the show was influenced by a documentary. Robert Clohessy (born June 10, 1958) is an American actor, known for playing Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz. Nowadays, Charles is a well-respected Hollywood director. For the actor, who has law enforcement blood in his veins (via Tulsa World), his decades-long career will be fine either way. She followed that up with Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. 20th Century Fox released the first two seasons of Hill Street Blues on DVD in Region 1 in 2006. He won the Maxwell Award and UPI College Football Player of the Year. The series became a huge success and was nominated for 98 Emmy Awards which was a record at the time. Kozoll was now listed as a consultant, signifying his diminished role in the show. Inspired by police procedural detective novels such as Ed McBain's 1956 Cop Hater, the show has been described as Barney Miller out of doors. Other Buffalo place names mentioned on the show include frequent show destination the Kubiak Lodge, Ganson St. and the canals, Gabriel's Gate bar, Decker St. and West Utica St. Show writer Steven Bochco attended college at the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh. Buntz and Benedetto were doppelgngers. So, here is what the cast is up to now. Jerry Fuchs (Vincent Lucchesi, 198184), Ofc. The actor returned to the small screen in more recent years, playing Callens father on NCIS: Los Angeles. He even played in the 1974 and 1975 SuperBowls before becoming an actor! Evidently quite believable as an . "[59], The choice to include African-Americans as mainstays in the core ensemble cast and to feature several interracial and interethnic cop partnerships drew notice and praise, as did the overlapping plots and examinations of moral conundrums such as police corruption, racism, alcoholism and both interpersonal and institutional forgiveness. The actor recently came under fire for allegations of inappropriate behavior. Interestingly, he is a very active stage actor. The words at the top of the list are the ones most associated with hill street blues, and as you go down the relatedness becomes more slight. Robert Clohessy (born June 10, 1958) is an American actor, known for playing Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz. Detective Buntz was often investigated by the internal affairs department. Jon Cypher played Hill Street Blues most frustrating character the arrogant and self-righteous Chief of Police Fletcher P. Daniels. His character, Officer Flaherty, was a late addition to the show, written in after another character was killed off. The actor won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast in Boardwalk Empire in recent years. It also occasionally featured well-known character actors. Det. He was also a cast member in the final season of Hill Street Blues. Actors Robert Clohessy (Blue Bloods) and James DuMont (The Righteous Gemstones) will join us this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Oct. 11-13 at the following times and venues:Share-a-Vision Radio San Francisco Bay Area Friday 10/11 7pm ET, 4pm PT 10pm ET, 7pm PT Click on the Listen Live button at KSAV.org or listen to us on the KSAV TuneIn channel . Another unique episode from this season explained through flashbacks how Furillo and Davenport met and fell in love. Robert Clohessy Patrick Flaherty Actor. He first played corrupt Detective Sal Benedetto of Midtown Vice. People barely saw us. Tina Russo. Chief Daniels was notorious for always ignoring the important words of Detective Furillo, which inevitably led to disaster. But they just had one little condition. Jeffrey Tambor played eccentric Judge Alan Wachtel on the series, who in one famous scene was depicted smoking a pipe and cross-dressing as a woman, all while conducting a case. Los Angeles-born actor James B. Sikking portrayed the memorable Lieutenant Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues, a rough and tumble officer who always seemed to be looking for a fight. !, Good Times and Taxi before landing the role on Hill Street Blues in 1981. The brunette beauty has been laying relatively low since finishing her stint on Hill Street Blues. Robert Clohessy. The eccentric judge Alan Wachtel was played by Jeffery Tambor. Sid comes into the picture visibly shaken and distressed. On this day in television history - Hill Street Blues (January 15, 1981 - May 12, 1987) Hill Street Blues. STORY. Patrick Flaherty (Robert Clohessy . He played the bartender in 27 Dresses (2008). However, in the penultimate episode of season 2, a street sign for Los Angeles Street a major thoroughfare in downtown Los Angeles is visible outside the fictitious Hotel Doane. Veronica Hamel played Detective Frank Furillos love interest, Joyce Davenport. Dennis Franz has the honor of playing two different characters during his time on Hill Street Blues. Graduse na SUNY Purchase, xunto a compaeros de Oz como Edie Falco . The actor ended up with two Emmy Awards and five nominations for his performance on Hill Street Blues. Boxing to Box Office Frank goes to bat for Sid, holding a press conference in which he basically says that he'll follow Sid out the door if they make Sid leave. Before playing the role of Officer Patrick Flaherty on Hill Street Blues, Robert Clohessy had an interesting life. It is spoken by Detective Emil Schneider (Dolph Sweet) in the first-season episode "Gator Bait. However, after Detective Benedetto committed suicide, Dennis wasnt seen on Hill Street Blues for the next three seasons. [citation needed]. Season 7: Up until now, each episode of the series started with the morning roll call. He was the new partner for Sargeant Lucille Bates, after her partner Joe died. Before his acting career took off, Jon earned a masters degree in marriage and family counseling. In 1971, she was featured in a cigarette commercial the last cigarette commercial to ever be aired on national television. He has appeared in two off-broadway plays, Oren Safdies The Last Word and Eugene ONeils A Touch of the Poet. streaming Hill Street Blues? Thanks to her work in the Canadian TV show Lost and Delirious, the actress earned a Genie Award nomination. It appears that the writers have given Sid a lot to deal with this season, providing the character with meaty storylines to excite viewers and cause speculation which is what any good TV show wants to do for its characters anyway, right? But it actually turned out to be right. In addition to acting, he wrote an autobiography titled Are You Anybody? This was the first season that Travanti and Hamel were not nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor/Actress in a Drama Series. Megan was so dedicated to her craft that she even skipped her senior high school prom in favor of rehearsals for a local theater production. Coors did not obtain national distribution until 1986, and as a result of national distribution laws was not available east of the Mississippi until that year, implying the location is west of the Mississippi. Overheard, off-screen dialogue aurally-augmented the "documentary" feel with respect to the filmed action of a scene. Mimi continued acting after her successful stint on Hill Street Blues, although she never again had a recurring role again. Garibaldi, Lt. Ray Calletano (Ren Enrquez), Fay Furillo (Barbara Bosson) and Officer Leo Schnitz (Robert Hirschfeld) were all phased out at the start of the season, and Joe Coffey left near the end. Robert Clohessy (born June 10, 1958) is an American actor, known for playing Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz. Robert Clohessy was born on 10 June 1957 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. She also had a recurring role on NBCs Third Watch, but other than that, the actress prefers to stay out of the spotlight these days. . American serial police drama television series (19811987), "Mystery Reader's Walking Guide:Chicago", iUniverse. A Memoir. Only now, looking back years later, you can truly appreciate how Hill Street Blues changed the world of television forever. These days Charles Haid is a well-respected Hollywood director and has a pretty impressive resume. Barbara had two children with Bochco, Jesse, and Melissa, but the pair split up in 1997 after 27 years of marriage. Actor: The Avengers. Barbara Bossons career didnt end when Hill Street Blues did. Rather than studio (floor) cameras, handhelds were used to enhance this style. . Megan Gallagher portrayed the sassy blonde stunner on Hill Street Blues, but Officer Tina Russo wasnt her first role. [10] Also, almost all episodes took place over the course of a single day, many concluding with Capt. [60], The show was very influential, with many others imitating its use of handheld cameras, ensemble casts, and multiple overlapping story lines lasting for several episodes, set in urban decay. Art imitated life for Travanti since he had issues with drinking, just like his character, Detective Furillo. Tambor played small parts before snagging the role of Judge Wachtel in Kojak, Starsky & Hutch, and Taxi, but he truly became a household name after his twenty appearances on Hill Street Blues. During her time on the show, the talented actress was nominated for five Emmy Awards. If certain areas have less serious crimes unresolved, such as bag snatching, they soon escalate to more serious ones, such as murder in broad daylight. [2] The show chronicles the lives of the staff of a single police station located on Hill Street in an unnamed large city. Steven Bochco (who went on to create L.A. Law and NYPD Blue) and Michael Kozoll (co-writer of First Blood) said they would do it. It's also always being on the go, Pens & Patron is a travel site dedicated to wandering spirits. The New York-born son of a police officer was a prolific street fighter who eventually channeled his violence into a more constructive venture - he fought in the 1975 Golden Gloves boxing match in Madison Square Garden. Inevitably, it always led to disaster. However, fans loved him so much that Dennis was re-written into the series as a new character, Lt. Norman Guido Buntz, an officer who prefers to take the easy way out. He appeared on hit shows like Stanford and Son, Whats Happening?! Restrictions: Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses. He fought in the 1975 Golden Gloves boxing match in Madison Square Garden. In 2012, he had a small cameo in The Avengers. The song has no lyrics. By the end of the series, Detective Bates made her way from rookie officer to Lieutenant. Hill Street Blues TV Show. A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station. In Season 2, Episode 3, Sergeant Phil Esterhaus references guarding "the national guard armory in Newark", implying a location in or near New Jersey. He also had guest starring roles on the major TV shows Dynasty, Monk, and Falcon Crest. Season 1. His first television role was Officer Patrick Flaherty on the seventh season of "Hill Street Blues." He was cast as Lieutenant George Shaver in Ohara. Phil Esterhaus. Before joining the cast, Veronica Hamel was actually working as a model. After her time on Hill Street Blues, Betty Thomas transitioned from working in front of the camera to spending more time behind the scenes. "[12] Sgt. 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He is best known for playing Correctional Officer Sean Murphy on the HBO prison drama Oz from seasons 36, in addition to playing Officer Patrick Flaherty on the NBC police procedural Hill Street Blues, Warden Boss James Neary on the HBO crime drama Boardwalk Empire for the first two seasons and Lieutenant Sid Gormley on the CBS police drama Blue Bloods. Despite all his success, Dennis has chosen to walk away from the spotlight and has not acted since 2005. Daniel J. Travanti depicted the main character, Detective Frank Furillo, the captain of Hill Street Station. LaRue (Kiel Martin) who was supposedly suffering from mononucleosis. He did, however, make some notable appearances; he was featured in the movie Oliver & Company and in a stage revival of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men. In 1982, Michael Warren won an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role. RDF/XML (MADS and SKOS) N . His athletic achievements earned him an induction to the Football Hall of Fame in 1991. The NBC Broadcast Standards Unit deemed it "too violent, too sexy, too grim." He eventually landed a role on Hill Street Blues, where he played Officer Henry Goldblume, a hostage negotiator and street gang expert who always shows empathy toward crime victims. An episode in season three specifically mentions a radio station of WDPD, suggesting a city east of the Mississippi. Lieutenant Hunter was the head of the EAT (Emergency Action Team) Squad, which is equivalent to a SWAT team in todays world. He played professional football for six seasons on the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, and Seattle Seahawks. Its clear that these inspirations made for a successful show. He came in as Sergeant Lucille Bates new partner after her old partner Joe passed away. DETAILS. Roush, Matt (February 25, 2013). 1 9 8 1 - 1 9 8 7 (USA) 146 x 60 minute episodes. 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