Friday, July 2, 2010

NYPD Blue Introduction

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NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan.[1] Each episode typically intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast.

The show was created by Steven Bochco and David Milch and inspired by Milch's relationship with Bill Clark, a former member of the New York City Police Department who eventually became one of the show's producers. Production and crew

Main cast at the beginning of Season 7 of NYPD Blue, l-r Thompson, Delaney, Brochtrup, Franz, Turturro, Schroder, McDaniel, Clapp

Produced by 20th Century Fox and Steven Bochco Productions, film production primarily took place in the greater Los Angeles area. The show did film in New York but only for exterior shots that used New York landmarks. In the final season the show was filmed only in Los Angeles to save money.

The show was initially a vehicle for David Caruso. Season 2 saw the departure of John Kelly, and with his departure, the decision was made to return to a more ensemble series. Dennis Franz, as Andy Sipowicz, a veteran New York City Police detective, eventually evolved into the show's lead character, taking more and more of a mentorship role as the series progressed (to the point of finally being promoted to sergeant and running the detective squad at the end of the series finale). His principal co-stars included (Season 2 and beyond) Jimmy Smits as Det. Bobby Simone (1994–1998), Rick Schroder as Det. Danny Sorenson (1998–2001) and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Det. John Clark Jr. (2001–2005).

Production and crew

Main cast at the beginning of Season 7 of NYPD Blue, l-r Thompson, Delaney, Brochtrup, Franz, Turturro, Schroder, McDaniel, Clapp

Produced by 20th Century Fox and Steven Bochco Productions, film production primarily took place in the greater Los Angeles area. The show did film in New York but only for exterior shots that used New York landmarks. In the final season the show was filmed only in Los Angeles to save money.[2]

Steven Bochco – Executive Producer/Writer

David Milch – Executive Producer/Writer

Steven DePaul – Supervising Producer/Director

Matt Olmstead – Executive Producer/Writer

Nicholas Wootton – Executive Producer/Writer

Bill Clark – Executive Producer/Writer

Mark Tinker – Executive Producer/Director

Hans VanDoornewaard – Executive Producer

William M. Finkelstein – Executive Producer

Gregory Hoblit – Executive Producer/Director

Leonard Gardner – Producer/Writer

Mike Post – Music

Edward Rogers – Music



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