most of Hill Street’s alumni haven’t collared many roles as juicy as they had during the series’ distinctive heyday, but Bruce Weitz recently managed to achieve that aim. Although he’s guest- appeared on many programs (ala
It wasn’t until a few years ago he popped up on
as a truly sicko crime boss.
He ain’t no angel -
with a son and daughter who’s followed the family bizness
with equally distorted results.
Richly rococo (now where have we heard THAT one before? ) writing
allows Mr. Weitz ample opportunity for deliciously operatic (to say nothing of irredeemable behavior),
It’s far and away a role he relishes in the lusty likes of which he probably hasn’t really relished since those elevated ‘80s.
And when the hell is Paramount going to release the rest of the series? Den
Never because (1) it's a Fox title, as the entire MTM catalog is under their control and (2) we all know how Fox has slipped into the toilet when it comes to releasing *any* vintage material, since they're even now playing hardball on licensing titles out.
I felt compelled to revisit this thread because I just saw Daniel J. Travanti in one of his earliest cop roles on a S2 "Kojak". He gets into a heated argument with Kojak in one scene that almost looks like a screen test for his Furillo role (though he affects a heavy New Yawk accent for this part) given the intensity he brings and the dirty aspects of rival police factions in conflict with each other over their respective cases.
Well, HooRaq, if ANY hombre knows our collegiate theatre department (friendly) compeitive mirror and professional pally outside his dramatic series roles, it certainly oughta be Thou.
First, tho, we wanna make an entirely too long titanic tribute to the breathtaking beauty and consummate class of
We don't think he'd mind; in fact, he'd probably take us aside, put a firm hand on our shoulder (whilst shaking his head in that "This cat's hopeless!" demeanor) and whisper, "Wow, you're slipping, man, wake up: what took you so long?"
She first gained international fame as a highly-successful fashion model,
then appeared in a coupla utterly underwhelming flicks (tho, thankfully, her fate in this soggy sea saga never happened once she ascended The Hill)
Before becoming the 60th actress to audition and absolutely, positively spectacularly nail it, leaving the frustrated Messrs. Bochco & Company totally gobsmacked.
[ "I guess I am about as close as they could come to Joyce …
[ "I really don't have to 'play' her because the part is written so well. It's all right there on paper ...
[ "There were limitations to the Davenport character; the humanity went elsewhere, but being the provocative legal lion had its moment …
[ "I'm 1 of 14 in the cast ... This isn't like a series to me. It's like doing a short feature film for theaters every week. The hand-held cameras, the documentary look, the overlapping dialogue, the muddy lighting. It is set apart from other TV shows." ]
In Ever-Lastin' Appreciation: To The Most Sensually Sexy GORgeous Barrister Before, Then Or After - Period. Full Flamin' Stop ... EVAH Department.
Thanks, Neo for the mucho Veronica Hamel YUM pics! Don't know if this has been mentioned in this thread, but Veronica was offered the role of Kelly Garrett on CHARLIE'S ANGELS. She turned the part down, and Jaclyn Smith got the role, of course.
Sarge is pleased to report that this lovely item has landed on his desk...
The transfers are look terrific (considering the show's age), and if you own the first two seasons released on DVD in 2006, you can buy this set with confidence. All the extras appear to have been carried over, and the image quality is definitely superior to those old DVDs.
THE Definitive Rosetta Stone for Everything That's Come Since Department:
On January 15, 1981: network teevee was forever transformed by the first broadcast of what was soon to be recognized as the ground-breaking series it'll infinitely be ever and always remembered (plus influentially emulated) for ...
What We’ve Been Salivating and Awaiting for YEARS Department:
Brilliantly no-holds-barred (especially on later series like “NYPD Blue” and David Caruso’s abominable behavior), this is a MUST-READ if ever there was one. So whatta ya waitin’ for?
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