Electricmastro October 28, 2022 Share October 28, 2022 Started watching the show recently and didn't see a thread for it, so I thought to make one. Let's start it off with the opening theme: 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/
voiceover October 29, 2022 Share October 29, 2022 I still remember a couple of “Can’t believe they did that on TV!” moments, that IIRC, were on the same ep: Hill & Renko were looking for a victim’s arm…they find it, Hill picks it up, and — indicating the watch still on the wrist, invokes a famous (Timex) commercial catch phrase of the time: “Takes a licking and keeps on ticking!” Belker is undercover at a butcher shop, when a little old lady walks in, demanding to know if “these chickens are fresh”. He watches in astonishment as she pokes and prods them, before lifting each one by the drumsticks, spreading them apart, and taking a big sniff. She yells: “These chickens aren’t fresh! You said these chickens were fresh!!” A by-now disgusted Belker snaps back, “Lady, could you survive a test like that??” On the flip side of the funny was the heart-rending tragedy: Joe walking into a bodega and being shot; Lucy screaming in anguish as he bleeds out in her arms. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7725199
Egg McMuffin October 29, 2022 Share October 29, 2022 26 minutes ago, voiceover said: On the flip side of the funny was the heart-rending tragedy: Joe walking into a bodega and being shot; Lucy screaming in anguish as he bleeds out in her arms. And Furillo coming down to the crime scene to comfort her. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7725312
voiceover October 29, 2022 Share October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Egg McMuffin said: And Furillo coming down to the crime scene to comfort her. Yes. I don’t think I had cried that much for a character since Henry Blake died. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7725502
Electricmastro October 29, 2022 Author Share October 29, 2022 Got to 3 episodes so far. Hill and Renko are probably the characters that stick out the most to me so far, though it did surprise me how them getting shot down was quickly followed up by Hill just casually walking back into the precinct. Not sure if that could be singled out as anticlimactic or not. Haha. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7725607
Anela October 30, 2022 Share October 30, 2022 I only remember the theme music, and that it was shown in the UK, when I was anxious about having school in the morning. Can't remember the night. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7726875
andidante October 30, 2022 Share October 30, 2022 They had the best opening theme! I remember my dad watching this before he went to work at night. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7727104
chitowngirl November 2, 2022 Share November 2, 2022 Mike Post and Pete Carpenter wrote the best TV theme songs 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7731201
Electricmastro November 3, 2022 Author Share November 3, 2022 Watched episode 5. Never saw anyone get that worked up with an orange juice bottle before. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7733041
Raja November 8, 2022 Share November 8, 2022 At the beginning Frank turning to reveal himself when JD came to the A.A. meeting, And at the end when Norman Buntnz refused to give in to terror when he was held tied to the chair but still fought his way out to see Howard Hunter's near hero worship are two moments that still stick. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-7740766
andidante March 2, 2024 Share March 2, 2024 I was given the series for Christmas. I just finished season two. I love Frank and Joyce's relationship! Frank is the best hands down. I love most of the characters as well. The only one I have a hard time with is Fay. She just irritates me every time she is on screen. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8301274
andidante March 18, 2024 Share March 18, 2024 I am on season 6 now. I guess this is the season they changed producers and Barbara Bosson (Fay) leaves the show. I am really liking this show and will be sad to reach the end. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8316540
andidante March 22, 2024 Share March 22, 2024 You can tell there was a decline in quality in seasons 6+7 due to the new producers, etc. At least I think so. I still like the show of course, just very noticeable. I am hoping someone will come on here eventually so I don't keep talking to myself. 🤣 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8321105
SoMuchTV March 22, 2024 Share March 22, 2024 3 minutes ago, andidante said: I am hoping someone will come on here eventually so I don't keep talking to myself. 🤣 Well, Hill Street Blues was a correct response tonight on Jeopardy (80s TV category, I think) so there’s that. I am still following so I see on my home page when there are new posts, but it’s been so long since I’ve watched that I don’t have much to add. Keep up the fight though! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8321117
andidante March 22, 2024 Share March 22, 2024 1 hour ago, SoMuchTV said: Well, Hill Street Blues was a correct response tonight on Jeopardy (80s TV category, I think) so there’s that. I am still following so I see on my home page when there are new posts, but it’s been so long since I’ve watched that I don’t have much to add. Keep up the fight though! Thank you! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8321181
andidante March 24, 2024 Share March 24, 2024 Finished last night. Too much Buntz for my taste. Did not like the character at all! A lot of dropped story lines I noticed too. Very weird. Too little Bates, Hill and Renko in the last season. All in all a very good show for the most part. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8322810
Raja March 24, 2024 Share March 24, 2024 25 minutes ago, andidante said: Finished last night. Too much Buntz for my taste. Did not like the character at all! Of course Buntz was being set up for a spinoff as his was the last character to break out on the show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8322829
andidante March 24, 2024 Share March 24, 2024 2 hours ago, Raja said: Of course Buntz was being set up for a spinoff as his was the last character to break out on the show. Yes I had read that. I know the actor was also on NYPD Blue, but I have never watched that show. Maybe I will at some point. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8322878
Raja May 30, 2024 Share May 30, 2024 Into season 2 one of those memorable moments. Danny Glover, 5 years before Lethal Weapon is guest starring. But that wasn't it, he killed Reese from The White Shadow 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8382390
Raja June 2, 2024 Share June 2, 2024 It had been so long ago and after the most recent watching's being edited for syndicated stations I had forgotten that characters would use era appropriate N word bombs and other slurs Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8384609
andidante June 2, 2024 Share June 2, 2024 2 hours ago, Raja said: It had been so long ago and after the most recent watching's being edited for syndicated stations I had forgotten that characters would use era appropriate N word bombs and other slurs That was a surprise to me when I watched my DVDs too! It seemed more authentic even if not PC. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8384670
Raja July 6, 2024 Share July 6, 2024 Hitting the last episodes of season 2 just after Henry Goldblum had lost out on promotion due to Al getting an affirmative action bonus over him We hit Lieutenant Hunter recruiting folks to join his bomb shelter and hitting up everyone, no matter faith or Latino and Asian ethnic groups until a Black officer showed interest. While both Howard and the Chief had their moments and dialog that turn felt like it was straight from the Jim Crow era. But we end the season with Henry fighting to save a Black man wrongly accused or raping a Latina. Ms. Davenport was also burned out and smoking as she interviewed clients,. I remember a couple of years later as a undercover cop Sonny Crockett/Burnett Don Johnson wasn't allowed to smoke on Miami Vice. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8407096
Raja July 16, 2024 Share July 16, 2024 July 13, 2024 the End of Watch for Lieutenant Hunter Quote James B. Sikking, known for his roles as Lt. Howard Hunter on “Hill Street Blues” and the titular character’s father on “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” has died. He was 90. Sikking died Saturday of complications from dementia, his publicist Cynthia Synder said in a statement Sunday evening. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8413189
andidante July 17, 2024 Share July 17, 2024 I didn't realize he was that old! He played the heck out of Howard. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8413773
andidante July 26, 2024 Share July 26, 2024 I finally put the theme song on my iPod because I love it so much! I am such a nerd, LOL. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/134739-hill-street-blues-general-discussion/#findComment-8420513
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