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Re: What are your favorite cop and public detective genre shows on DVD?
For me, it's the original 1950s version of DRAGNET. Though there were a few police and detective shows before it, Jack Webb's insistence on realism made this a standout that still influences police shows today.
Sadly, there's never been an official release of the Fifties version of DRAGNET on DVD by Universal (the owner of the series), though there are a number of episodes that have been released in less-than-pristine condition by companies specializing in public domain material. Universal did release DRAGNET 1967 (the updated color version) on DVD last year, but I'll take the Fifties version over it.
In terms of more modern day releases, I'd go with HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET from the 1990s as it's one of the best dramatic shows ever with a great cast and really benefits from its on-location filming in Baltimore. The good news on this one is that the entire series is available on DVD.
Recently, I've been enjoying season 1 of the Michael Mann series CRIME STORY with Dennis Farina on DVD. I only saw sporadic episodes of this series when it was originally broadcast in the 1980s. Like HOMICIDE, there is a continuing story line throughout the series so it's important to view the episodes in order. Another on-location series filmed in Chicago and Las Vegas.
Last edited by Bob Hug : 05-02-2006 at 11:39 AM.
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