I forgot about that one. I used to LOVE that show. Actually, one of the best series of episodes of any TV show *ever* comes out of that show, IMO.jdb1 wrote: Aside from that, I'd say my favorite cop show was "Cagney and Lacey." It had a very nice NYC tang to it.
When Chris's father dies and she goes on a several day drunk - truly harrowing TV for the time. And that one scene when David finally comes to her apartment and confronts her, drunk and in her pajamas...
Sharon Gless deserved an Emmy for that episode. Really.
Wow...what a show!
You know...I feel the same way about Alaska and Northern Exposure.In addition, my experience of NYC police stations for various reasons (a victim of robbery and burglary, and as a donor of winter coats) has led me to believe that the station house depicted on Barney Miller wasn't all that fanciful. There are a lot more "characters" brought into neighborhood precincts than there are criminals.
It's meant to be a sitcom...but in truth, it's alot closer to reality than you might imagine.