World's Greatest TV Cops
June 12th 2008 22:31
From Captain Holbrook through to Johnny Russo - I would suck it all in - oblivious to the influences of what today's PC crowd would dictate as unsuitable viewing for littlies.
Of course there were also shows like Dragnet and the comedy - Car 54 - Where Are You - so it was almost a natural progression for most boys my age to then follow the trials and tribulations of Homocide before a plethora of other copy-cat programs such as Division 4 and Matlock started to hit our screens in the early 70's.
Then came the avalanche.
Hawaii 5-0, Baretta, CHiP's, Petrocelli, Cagney and Lacey, Hill Street Blues, Starsky and Hutch and later NYPD Blue and CSI - not to mention my personal favourite - TJ Hooker (Ouch) . . .
Yes, despite our protestations about what's appropriate viewing - it appears we either love crim's and the whole who done it scenario - or we just love the cops to chase em!
So who's been your favourite TV cop?
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Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Nick/Mick Stone wasn't it.
Of course I remember Connors more for his role in Mannix than anything else.
Cheers buddy and thanks for stopping by.
MNG
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Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Hope the injuries are healing, shame we won't see you at the Dolphin this weekend.
Now to the question of the day, some favourites that jump to mind,
Richard Widmark as Madigan in both the movie and TV series
Dennis Franz in Crime Story
Michael Douglas and Karl Malden in Streets of San Francisco
Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice
Angie Dickinson as Pepper Anderson in Policewoman
Yaphett Koto in Homicide
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Ahhh - blonde moment on my part (and thanks JD for the prompt) - of course Angie Dickinson . . . didn't she set hearts aflutter along with the crims.
Thanks for dropping on by.
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Michael Douglas and Karl Malden in Streets of San Francisco - boy how good was that - despite later being relegated to an afternoon timeslot.
And Don Johnson . . . whadda 80's style icon.
How about Serpico and Columbo - not exactly stylish guys but Serpico had a pretty cool kinda beard for the 70's at least.
Thanks champion - apparently 6-8 week recovery on the busted wing.
Cheers
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Comment by tlcorbin
Coffee Quip
A Global Citizen
Paranormal Paranormal
Is Why
Alaska Chronicle
Comment by Morgan Bell
Deep Pencil
Current Business News
Movie Train
Artist Quirk
Bosco on Third Watch
Goran on Law & Order Criminal Intent
Olivia Benson on L&O SVU
Booth on Bones
Lilly Rush on Cold Case
Tom Skeritt as the good sheriff on Pickett Fences
Gary Cole as the evil sheriff on American Gothic
i think i once read that Sipowictz on NYPD Blue was the most trusted man in the USA
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
On a side note, a friend of mine is of Italian descent. To get a picture of what he looks like you only need to know that when he and his wife visited Bali about 10 yrs ago, he had people running up to him on the beach asking "Eric Estrada?" Apparently the Balinese really like CHIPS!!!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
As far as modern day cops go - Mrs NG loves Booth - in fact I'm (by stealth I guess) hooked on Bones as well.
Nice selection!
Cheers
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Do I have to admit that Mark Harmon (along with Denozo et al) are currently on the top of the Nice Guy list as far as cops (well military type cops anyway) goes.
Can't quite bring myself to wearing one of those caps though.
. . . and I bet he milked the whole Eric Estrada thing for all it was worth too . . . lucky guy.
Stay well
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Classic that has stood the test of time - well in my books anyway.
Appreciate your time in visiting.
MNG
Comment by Last Chance Film Review
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Loved the attitude that Murphy carried off in the role too - somewhere between bad-ass/don't give a s*#t and too damned clever for his own good (with a little compassion thrown in).
Not quite small screen - but nice choice none the less.
Cheers
Comment by Meggie
TV Chit Chat
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Max and 99 probably don't quite qualify as cops - but love your thinking.
Thanks for stopping by.
MNG
Comment by Meggie
TV Chit Chat
Great post as always.
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I loved Bruce Weitz (Belker) of Hill Street Blues the best I think!
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
I loved 'animal'. So many great characters from HIlls Street Blues. From Andy Renko through to Joyce Davenport and Howard Hunter (sad that I recall these really isn't it?).
And wasn't the theme song an absolute cracker . . .
Stay well
MNG