CHiPs (NBC 1977-1983, Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox)
CHiPs is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner that originally broadcast on NBC from September 15, 1977, to July…
Wheelchair Justice: Raymond Burr’s Iconic Ironside
NBC’s Ironside, which aired from 1967 to 1975, presented a unique twist on the police procedural. The series centers on Robert T.…
Police Story: 70s TV Crime Drama Without the Glitz
The 1970s TV scene was awash in procedural crime dramas, but Police Story, which aired on NBC, stood apart with its gritty realism and focus…
70s Crime Drama: Why The Streets of San Francisco Is Still a Must-Watch
A gritty police procedural that defined 1970s television, The Streets of San Francisco aired on ABC for five seasons, from 1972 to 1977. The…
From Paradise to Police Work: The Story of Hawaii Five-O
Few television shows have had the cultural impact of Hawaii Five-O, which aired on CBS from 1968 to 1980. Created by Leonard Freeman, this…
Kojak: The Lollipop Cop Who Broke the Mold
Airing on CBS from 1973 to 1978, Kojak wasn’t just another cop drama; it was a cultural touchstone. At its core was Telly Savalas as the…
Cagney and Lacey: Why Did Sharon Gless Step In To Play Christine Cagney
When “Cagney & Lacey” first appeared on CBS in 1982, it was with Meg Foster in the role of Christine Cagney, the serious,…
Starsky and Hutch (ABC, 1975-1979)
Starsky and Hutch was a defining example of the ’70s buddy cop genre, leaning heavily on fast cars, casual violence, and a certain kind…