Favorite Cop Shows

[Nellie]

I'm not sure if anybody ever posted this topic here, but here goes.

These are the cop shows I used to watch over the years:

Hill Street Blues
CHiPs
Cagney and Lacey
Miami Vice
Barney Miller
SWAT
Cops
Currently I am really enjoying Monk. We own seasons 1-4.

I don't think the A-Team, Magnum PI, the Fall Guy, etc. qualify as cop shows.

I could never really get into 21 Jump Street, Law and Order, CSI, etc.

What are your favorite cop shows?

[dw]

Andy Griffith has got to be in the list.

[SB 405]

Adam-12 needs to be on that list. I also like the old Dragnet series and to this day I'm looking for the old Highway Patrol series from the 50's on DVD.....2150 bye:lol:

[NorCalN00b]

I'm not sure if anybody ever posted this topic here, but here goes.

These are the cop shows I used to watch over the years:

Hill Street Blues
CHiPs
Cagney and Lacey
Miami Vice
Barney Miller
SWAT
Cops
Currently I am really enjoying Monk. We own seasons 1-4.

I don't think the A-Team, Magnum PI, the Fall Guy, etc. qualify as cop shows.

I could never really get into 21 Jump Street, Law and Order, CSI, etc.

What are your favorite cop shows?
My favorite cop shows:

-Cops
-Beach Patrol: San Diego
-Beach Patrol: Miami Beach
-Texas SWAT
-World's Wildest Police Videos
-Video Justice
-World's Scariest Police Shootouts
-CHiPs
-Real Stories of the Highway Patrol
-Rescue 911
-10-8 (too bad it got canceled) http://abc.go.com/primetime/10-8/

[Dipmo]

I kind of thought High Incident was a cool show, but it didn't last long. I remember sneaking in an afternoon showing of CHiPs when I was a wee one while I was supposed to be napping in mom's room

[sweetdancer]

The classics like CHIPS, Adam 12, TJ Hooker, Hunter and Cagney & Lacy.

[Radar]

I could never really get into 21 Jump Street, Law and Order, CSI, etc.


:shock: I'm sorry, did you say 21 Jump Street???

According to my wife, I am Monk. I've watched it a couple of times, but can't for the life of me figure out what she means by that... It's driving me crazy.

OK, maybe Reno 911 can't really qualify as a "cop show," but I absolutely LOVE IT!! As far as "serious" cop shows, I really like the Law and Order series... All 23 different versions. I could never get into CSI at all. Perry Mason is a who-dunnit rather than a cop show, along with Columbo, but both of those are great, too.

[5-0]

Hawaii 5-0.

[Shawn2180]

21 Jump Street, Miami Vice, The Shield & Hawaii 5-0

[pupdog]

Just one more thing (darn these loose ends)...It's all about COLUMBO!

[Mac]

CHiPs, just because it was so corny. :D Adam-12 because it was a classic.

I don't watch cop shows - I get plenty enough of it at work. My wife loves CSI, but it's hard for me to suspend disbelief long enough to watch it with her.....and I *really* get tired of the tv-brainwashed sheeple who think that the stuff they do on CSI is real, and that we can use it in "real life" to solve their cases!

[Chippysgt]

Geez, what a bunch of kids. There is only one show for real Highway Patrolmen and that is the one and only Highway Patrol show starring Broderick Crawford. I think he signed my first ID card, oh no, that was Bradford Crittendon............................


http://www.highwaypatroltv.com/index.shtml


:cool:

[WannaBeaChippie]

I Enjoy Reno 911, C.O.P.S. and I dont know if anyone has ever heard of Scared Straight...

[SB 405]

I Enjoy Reno 911, C.O.P.S. and I dont know if anyone has ever heard of Scared Straight...

Scared Straight was the show where a bunch of inmates (or ex) go to local high schools talking to kids about life in "The Joint"?

[HD1]

I could never really get into 21 Jump Street, Law and Order, CSI, etc.


:shock: I'm sorry, did you say 21 Jump Street???

According to my wife, I am Monk. I've watched it a couple of times, but can't for the life of me figure out what she means by that... It's driving me crazy.

OK, maybe Reno 911 can't really qualify as a "cop show," but I absolutely LOVE IT!! As far as "serious" cop shows, I really like the Law and Order series... All 23 different versions. I could never get into CSI at all. Perry Mason is a who-dunnit rather than a cop show, along with Columbo, but both of those are great, too.


Are you a germ freak??? Monk will not touch anything with his bare hands, shake hands, and he's always sanitizing...IS THIS YOU...WELL IS IT:smile:

[WannaBeaChippie]

I Enjoy Reno 911, C.O.P.S. and I dont know if anyone has ever heard of Scared Straight...

Scared Straight was the show where a bunch of inmates (or ex) go to local high schools talking to kids about life in "The Joint"?Yeah...its actually funny to watch. Or was..they should remake the show...or they couldnt nowadays in some areas because people would be having family reunions in the slams.:lol:

[DESERT RAT]

Its not a cop show- but "Big Valley" Season 1, kicks arse! Can't wait for season 2.

[CHP Explorer SGT]

What about ROBO COP:cool:

[not5150]

High Incident was my favorite of the day. One of the few shows where they actually researched their crap.

Maybe the most authentic feeling police show ever.

[retchp]

Begging to differ 5150 but the three most accurate cop shows of all time are Adam 12, Barney Miller and Reno 911:lol:

[SB 405]

Having grown up only about a mile from Universal Studios I recall many times film crews in my neighborhood in the 70's filming Adam-12 and the show Emergency. Seems when they left the studio lot they didn't travel far to go on location.

[Radar]

Are you a germ freak??? Monk will not touch anything with his bare hands, shake hands, and he's always sanitizing...IS THIS YOU...WELL IS IT:smile:

Not the germ thing, but the OCD thing. I mean, c'mon - am I the only one who goes to great lengths to make sure the labels in the pantry are all aligned and facing outward? Everytime I do something like that, my wife says "Oh there he goes, 'monking' out again..." She's even got the neighbors on board now.

[Dipmo]

Having grown up only about a mile from Universal Studios I recall many times film crews in my neighborhood in the 70's filming the show Emergency.

[SB 405]

Having grown up only about a mile from Universal Studios I recall many times film crews in my neighborhood in the 70's filming the show Emergency.

You know I can actually look out my office door and stare at the back of engine 51 about three feet away (really, I'm not kidding it's actually an in service engine). The Los Angeles County Fire Department re-numbered station 60 located on the Universal lot to station 51 a few years ago. The station houses an Engine and a Squad. The tram ride people can take rolls right by the station and the tourists get a kick out of seeing the number 51 on the rigs.

[Dipmo]

Having grown up only about a mile from Universal Studios I recall many times film crews in my neighborhood in the 70's filming the show Emergency.

You know I can actually look out my office door and stare at the back of engine 51 about three feet away (really, I'm not kidding it's actually an in service engine). The Los Angeles County Fire Department re-numbered station 60 located on the Universal lot to station 51 a few years ago. The station houses an Engine and a Squad. The tram ride people can take rolls right by the station and the tourists get a kick out of seeing the number 51 on the rigs.

[SB 405]

The station used in the show was station 127 located in Carson off the 405. I hear a lot of peope can be seen pulling up and taking pictures of the station. Guess they expect John and Roy to come walking out to say hello.:lol:

This is how 127's looks today...

http://lacountyfire.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album58&id=scan0004_001&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

[SB 405]

Anyone remember this classic line from the first Adam-12 in 1968 when Pete Maloy asks his rookie partner on his first day "do you know what this is" as he points to the black and white and Reed responds with "sure,it's a police car" Pete then comes off with this in his best Jack Webb voice.....

Pete Malloy: This black and white patrol car has an overhead valve V8 engine. It develops 325 horsepower at 4800 RPM's. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in seven seconds; it has a top speed of 120 miles an hour. It's equipped with a multi channeled DFE radio and an electronic siren capable of admitting three variables, wale, yelp, and alert. It also serves as an outside radio speaker and public address system. The automobile has two shotgun racks, one attached to the bottom portion of the front seat, one in the vehicle trunk. Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb is a hot sheet desk. Fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll. You take care of it and it will take care of you.


Reed is speechless and then asks..."you want me to drive?":lol:

[SB 405]

Oh yeah BTW...what year did the "hot sheet" become extinct?

[CHPGuy]

COPS
Law and Order: SVU
Reno 911
Real Stories of the Highway Patrol

[x MAIT]

Wyatt Earp
Gunsmoke

[E433035]

Some of my faves not mentioned so far by all you babes-in-the-woods:

The Untouchables
The Naked City
Car 54 Where Are You?
The New Breed
The FBI
240-Robert
Crime Story

The first four (maybe the first season of the fifth too) are from the glorious days of B&W televison. Yipee!

[chico.medic]

I kind of thought High Incident was a cool show, but it didn't last long.

That was the first show I thought of! Although, seems like that same group of officers were involved in some kind of shootout every day! Little cheesy, but still fun.

[AyatollahGondola]

C'mon now,

Many of you are not being honest. Something tells me there are some closet Cop Rock fans here.

[23112]

Not sure if it's technically a cop show, but 24 kicks tail.

[Tom]

TJ Hooker

[Mac]

I'm absolutely amazed that not ONE person has mentioned "Charlie's Angels". :lol:

[ResQ]

Murder She Wrote

[Royd5150]

What about Walker Texas Ranger, i know its one of the few shows where the fantastic character also sings the theme song. :rolleyes:

[CHPwannaBE]

Reno 911
COPS
Dallas Swat
The Office
My Name is Earl
24
Macgruber-SNL
San Diego Beach Patrol

[chico.medic]

I have Dish Network and apparently I have a free week preview of the FOX reality network. How surprised was I to see Maury Hannigan, hosting the 'Real Stories of the Highway Patrol.':lol:
I thought that show was long gone!

[AyatollahGondola]

This wasn't a cop show exactly, but I think my first introduction to television shows involving emergency personnel was a show called Rescue 8. Came on in the early 60's if I remember. Barney Miller was a good comedy with every so often a bit of real drama to remind you it was founded in reality. Some of characterizations must have been derived from someones experiences.
Sorry about that Cop Rock crack, but I was really embarrassed for law enforcement over that one. That show did more to lessen the authorative recognition of the badge than a thousand pictures of sleeping security gaurds. The portrayal of uniformed officers of the law breaking out in song and dance in between handcuffing suspects and responding to shooting calls just didn't advance the propriety of the office. I always envisioned some poor officer stepping up to the witness stand to give testimony on a DUI case and the defense attorney saying "Before we get started officer, how about doing a little number for the court".

[AspiringToBeChp]

I'll go woth Reno 911, quite possibly one of the stupidest cop shows ever. But some of you have to agree that some of the stuff they come up with is hilarious.

[CP]

yes it is! "toys for guns" :lol:

[E433035]

This wasn't a cop show exactly, but I think my first introduction to television shows involving emergency personnel was a show called Rescue 8. Came on in the early 60's if I remember.
Now that's a golden oldie that I bet not many folks remember! Rescue 8 was the granddaddy of shows like Emergency and was a very well done portrayal of LAFD rescue squads of the day ('59-'61 I think). I've never seen it in reruns so I hope it gets released on DVD someday.

[SB 405]

This wasn't a cop show exactly, but I think my first introduction to television shows involving emergency personnel was a show called Rescue 8. Came on in the early 60's if I remember.
Now that's a golden oldie that I bet not many folks remember! Rescue 8 was the granddaddy of shows like Emergency and was a very well done portrayal of LAFD rescue squads of the day ('59-'61 I think). I've never seen it in reruns so I hope it gets released on DVD someday.

Here is a quote from a Firefighter I found after someone asked a question about finding the show.

"A CHP officer that stops by the station once in a while told me he has 15 episodes. he gets them off ebay"

[bcjack]

Rescue 8...The theme song was killer...
Don't forget old Dan Mathews and Highway Patrol!!!

Ol' Dan was the only guy I ever saw that could kill a freeway sniper hiding in the bushes at 200 yards with a 2-inch .38 special...and only shoot once!!!:biggrin:

http://www.tv.com/rescue-8/show/16843/summary.html

[chili13]

How come nobody mentioned "Homicide Life on the Street"? I used to record that religiously.

[lilnardey]

Im not sure if this really applies to cop shows, but people do get arrested in it. It is a show on Dateline NBC called To Catch a Predator. It is a really good show on why parents should really watch what their kids are doing on the internet. If you have kids that go online, you should watch the show.

[kaos455]

Dog the Bounty Hunter????

[TanAndBlue]

Nobody mentioned Nash Bridges or Third Watch. Third Watch is probably my favorite... not so much Nash Bridges though. "Bosco" is my favorite cop character ever. (well besides officer Ramathorn in Super Troopers). I've also started to watch Bones. Not so much a cop show but there is a FBI agent and they are solving crimes.

[CP]

Hey 455, what made you think of dog the bounty hunter? Was it the avatar of cartman dressed up like dog? That was a great episode of south park I must say.

[kaos455]

Hey 455, what made you think of dog the bounty hunter? Was it the avatar of cartman dressed up like dog? That was a great episode of south park I must say.


I was being sarcastic.

[AyatollahGondola]

Something prodded the old memory banks this morning,

Two shows I used to watch, both of them not exactly cop shows, but pretty close for their time.
#1) Sky King. For its' time, it was as close to a cop show as the TV had in those days. Someone was always getting arrested in the end, and the theme was pretty much centered around an investigation into some probable wrongdoing.

#2) Have Gun/Will Travel
I know the character was more bounty hunter than sheriff, but he still followed the law 'n order principles of the old west. Boones character, Paladin, used some extra-legal methods to take in his suspects for sure; but never-the-less.......
http://www.hgwt.com/flash.html

[JM]

The Shield
Third Watch
10-8
Miami Vice

Movie--Tombstone

[CHIPY55]

Speeders is a must for me every thursday night on trutv at 2000 hours.

[bcjack]

Now that's a golden oldie that I bet not many folks remember! Rescue 8 was the granddaddy of shows like Emergency and was a very well done portrayal of LAFD rescue squads of the day ('59-'61 I think). I've never seen it in reruns so I hope it gets released on DVD someday.

All 73 episodes on 8 DVD's for $90.:biggrin::biggrin::popcorn:

http://www.tvaddicts.tv/movie/action/Rescue_8.html

[AyatollahGondola]

Rescue 8...The theme song was killer...
Don't forget old Dan Mathews and Highway Patrol!!!

Ol' Dan was the only guy I ever saw that could kill a freeway sniper hiding in the bushes at 200 yards with a 2-inch .38 special...and only shoot once!!!:biggrin:

http://www.tv.com/rescue-8/show/16843/summary.html


I don't remember the tune at all. Can you hum us a few bars to jog the memory?

[LoveMyChippy]

We watch "The First 48" on A&E. Pretty good. Also, how can you not love Speeders?

[Motor City Cop]

I enjoy watching DEA. It is entertaining however they give to many undercover investigative techniques away i.e. using a cellphone as a "wire" etc.

[PTR-Jason]

I kind of thought High Incident was a cool show, but it didn't last long. I remember sneaking in an afternoon showing of CHiPs when I was a wee one while I was supposed to be napping in mom's room

I remeber High Incident. I liked that show a lot.

[CitizenKane]

Hill Street Blues
Bakersfield PD
Reno 911

[PSDGirl]

Always like The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest. It always makes for a good laugh.

Other favorites:

World's Wildest
Cops
The First 48
Body of Evidence
Forensic Files
DOG The Bounty Hunter....and yes it does too count! :razz:

[LadyVol@330]

Looking forward to the debut of:

Southland

tonight on NBC. Has good ratings from the previewers.

[jrsfan]

Looking forward to the debut of:

Southland

tonight on NBC. Has good ratings from the previewers.


Me too. It's all set to DVR.

[Vinnie]

Life - not your typical cop show, but damn good... and I hear it's on the chopping block.

I miss Third Watch, but Southland oughtta be good. Reno 911.... heh. :lol:

[CHIPY55]

Looking forward to the debut of:

Southland

tonight on NBC. Has good ratings from the previewers.

Yeah me too. I cant wait to see it. They filmed many parts at my job.

[Cadet CTC II-09]

The Academy Season 1 and 2
Swat on A&E
Rookies (Fox Reality)
Cops
and the usual

[gabriel]

Southland's alright, wasn't really impressed by the Pilot though. I miss Third Watch also, I occasionally watch the re-runs at 0400 on AE

[SB 405]

I watched Southland last night and agree it was just alright. It's the same old story with these shows. FTO teams up with a kid just out of the academy and busts his chops throughout the watch. At least the uniforms and patrol cars look like the real deal.

[LadyVol@330]

Pretty fast-moving, but I'm going to give it a little more time to establish characters. I remember I didn't care for the first NYPD and didn't watch any more. My mistake! I thought the last SHIELD was outstanding, since that must have been a very hard one to close out well.

[q4star]

ADAM 12 series plus many others are on internet on

HULU.com

[iwannabeachp]

NCIS is a good show. I don't know quite what to think of Southland yet. My favorite, still is Law and Order SVU.

[RAT Power]

Life on Mars.

[iSeeHP]

I don't know if this counts... Clint Eastwood film called Changeling starring Angelina Jolie.

"A mother's prayer for her kidnapped son to return home is answered, though it doesn't take long for her to suspect the boy who comes back is not hers."

True story that transpired back in the late 20's, I believe. Involves LAPD. Good movie. :popcorn:

[carcop]

Shows:
Barney Miller
Hill Street Blues

Movie:
Running Scared

[Punisher]

Oh yeah BTW...what year did the "hot sheet" become extinct?

I use one every day.

[Punisher]

No one has mentioned JACKED on A&E - cool show.
Also - COPS, The Shield, The First 48, and Life.

[CHIPY55]

Does anyone know when/if they're going to shoot another episode, or follow-up movie of CHiPs?:think:

[SB 405]

Anyone watch Southland last night? I got into last nights episode more than last weeks show.

[Vinnie]

Anyone watch Southland last night? I got into last nights episode more than last weeks show.

It was pretty good- don't quite know what to make of the rookie character yet. The falling-into-the-golden-boy-trap thing where he had the one good shoot, then suddenly decided to run into an active 211 by himself- I dunno if anyone would be that stupid.

The jerky guy sure recovered quickly from his gunshot wounds, and slipped into the disability retirement awfully fast, too. I wish Government worked that efficiently.

[SB 405]

What about the retirement party for the Motor Officer. The guys in uniform getting s### faced in a public bar:noidea: really?

[Vinnie]

What about the retirement party for the Motor Officer. The guys in uniform getting s### faced in a public bar:noidea: really?

Only noticed the rapid-healing shooting victim in uniform. Figured it was no more than a costume, since he's theoretically out at 50% untaxed. Of course, then I thought I saw that same character on duty in the preview for next week's... hmm.

The detective characters are leaving an odd taste as well, and it looks like it's going to go the "all cops have crappy marriages" route. It's all good eye candy, though- just a way to rest my brain and put the 3-year-old to sleep.:doubt:

[jrsfan]

Only noticed the rapid-healing shooting victim in uniform. Figured it was no more than a costume, since he's theoretically out at 50% untaxed. Of course, then I thought I saw that same character on duty in the preview for next week's... hmm.


He was retiring and going into private security for movie sets. He was shown in the preview for next week, because they were trying to make an arrest on a movie set.

[SB 405]

What about the blond female cop talking to the rookie outside the bar as he was getting ready to leave on his motorcycle.....I think she's sweet on him.:wink:

[jrsfan]

What about the blond female cop talking to the rookie outside the bar as he was getting ready to leave on his motorcycle.....I think she's sweet on him.:wink:

Me too.

[G-Man]

Does anyone know when/if they're going to shoot another episode, or follow-up movie of CHiPs?:think:

I heard there is one in the works, possibly Wilmer Valderama (That 70's Show) to play Ponch... Just a rumor for now though, I heard it through the grapevine.

[gabriel]

I heard there is one in the works, possibly Wilmer Valderama (That 70's Show) to play Ponch... Just a rumor for now though, I heard it through the grapevine.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493405/

[David]

Oh yeah BTW...what year did the "hot sheet" become extinct? The what? :think: :noidea:

[SB 405]

The what? :think: :noidea:


"Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb is a hot sheet desk. Fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll"

Pete Malloy

[gabriel]

"Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb is a hot sheet desk. Fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll"

Pete Malloy

God I love that show. I contend, I was born during the wrong era.

[mrafael46]

I'm surprised that they haven't created a new version of Top Gun yet.

[David]

I'm surprised that they haven't created a new version of Top Gun yet. Here's something better: http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Angels-w-game-n/dp/B001B187CU

[SB 405]

Anyone stll watching Southland?

[LadyVol@330]

I'm still hanging in there waiting to find some attachment to the characters. I think next week is already the season finale. It seems to me that they are trying to cover too much ground with too many scenarios, and it is just not nearly as gripping as Shield was. Sort of just touching on each event slightly and not in enough depth to leave the viewer that interested. I will continue to hang on for better writing. Looks like the next one is pretty wild. :popcorn:

[SB 405]

Agreed....Now all of a sudden the FTO has a pill poppin' problem.:rolleyes:

[rufio11]

Agreed....Now all of a sudden the FTO has a pill poppin' problem.:rolleyes:

He had one from the begining. I think its a decent show, but it needs more action less day to day life crap.:mad:

[SB 405]

What the show needs is more consistency with the characters. A cop gets shot in one episode and the following week he's back on the job.:rolleyes: I have watched every episode so I don't know how I missed the FTO having a drug issue in the past.

[gabriel]

I'm still hanging in there, barely. As others have said, they jump around way too much trying to cover too much in too little time and it gets annoying because by the time you feel like you're grasping it the hour is over. They need to get that squared away soon or they're not gonna make it. Its like the writers have ADD or something.

[gabriel]

Welp, here's a preview of the season premier:

http://origin-www.nbc.com/southland/video/clips/preview-season-premiere/1163647/

I don't know what to say, but at least in this preview they certainly don't make the LAPD look very good. I guess we'll have to wait and watch.

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

Wow. Just went through this thread. Surprised some of the old timers didn't mention some of the greats...

Baretta
Kojak...Who loves you Baby?
McMillan and Wife
Starsky & Hutch
S.W.A.T.
Police Woman...Angie Dickenson. Hubba Hubba
Rockford Files more detective like Magnum PI
also the one with the lazy eyed police detective.... Peter, I cant remember the last name or the show.


I used to watch these with my parents when I was a lad. Hooked on the boob tube.

[SB 405]

Clutch are you thinking of Peter Falk in the series Columbo?

[Vinnie]

:lol:

The subtle humor, I appreciate. But when it's completely lost on folks... that's what I love even more!

Well played, Clutch.

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

Clutch are you thinking of Peter Falk in the series Columbo?

Bulls eye!

[SB 405]

Maybe add Hawaii Five-0 to the list?

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

:lol:

The subtle humor, I appreciate. But when it's completely lost on folks... that's what I love even more!

Well played, Clutch.
Dude! It took me a day and a half to figure out your comment. It was completely unintentional. I get in now. Either you're a comedic genius or you need help(EAP?) :lol:

[Vinnie]

Dude! It took me a day and a half to figure out your comment. It was completely unintentional. I get in now. Either you're a comedic genius or you need help(EAP?) :lol:

I'm not nearly a genius, but that little tidbit ramps up your comic gold one more notch! I bow down to you, sir :cool:

[Clutch-n-Throttle]

I'm not nearly a genius, but that little tidbit ramps up your comic gold one more notch! I bow down to you, sir :cool:
No need to call me sir. You got numbers on me. We go back to the Springs days.

[Vinnie]

So back on topic... not that I have much time to watch the tube anymore, but I miss Life

[cjincognito]

Dude! It took me a day and a half to figure out your comment. It was completely unintentional. I get in now. Either you're a comedic genius or you need help(EAP?) :lol:

He needs help :biggrin:

Vinnie, did you enjoy being tased today?

[gabriel]

He needs help :biggrin:

Vinnie, did you enjoy being tased today?

Oh, you guys can't just throw out a nugget like that without a story behind it!

[Vinnie]

Just training. Loved it! I think the "drive stun" hurt more than the actual full-body hit, surprisingly. I may have to go back for more.

[cjincognito]

Just training. Loved it! I think the "drive stun" hurt more than the actual full-body hit, surprisingly. I may have to go back for more.

You're so not right! :lol:

[LadyVol@330]

Well, I guess this tells us what is happening to Southland. Hope it's picked up by another network. I was looking forward to watching the new season.

http://www.popeater.com/2009/10/09/southland-cancelled/?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl2|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeater.com%2F200 9%2F10%2F09%2Fsouthland-cancelled%2F

[gabriel]

Typical. I'm not surprised, it happened with Third Watch and CBS killed Jericho, shows I 'liked.' Oh well, life goes on, hope they get picked up somewhere else if not so they can keep working.

[SB 405]

Well, I guess this tells us what is happening to Southland. Hope it's picked up by another network. I was looking forward to watching the new season.

http://www.popeater.com/2009/10/09/southland-cancelled/?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl2|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeater.com%2F200 9%2F10%2F09%2Fsouthland-cancelled%2F

Leno really must have some pull over at NBC. I really don't think Jay's new show is all that good. Some parts are funny but overall it's just not doing it for me.

[gabriel]

Leno really must have some pull over at NBC. I really don't think Jay's new show is all that good. Some parts are funny but overall it's just not doing it for me.

+1

[zanev]

I really enjoy the show Speeders and Parking Wars.

*Girl gets pulled over and about to get speeding ticket*
Girl: I thought you don't give pretty girls tickets.
Officer: You thought we don't give pretty girls tickets? You're right.
*Nice little pause*
Officer: Sign here.

[Eagl5]

The Los Angeles County Fire Department re-numbered station 60 located on the Universal lot to station 51 a few years ago. The station houses an Engine and a Squad. The tram ride people can take rolls right by the station and the tourists get a kick out of seeing the number 51 on the rigs.
HAHAHA...when I worked down south, West Valley, I would go to that stattion to eat lunch. I would park the cart out front next to the rigs, people would really like that. It was like a CHiPs/Emergency crossover LMAO.

Oh and how about Cop Rock anyone????

[LadyVol@330]

Hawaii Five-O is returning! :biggrin: Will it be any good?


http://screenrant.com/hawaii-five-o-reboot-tv-show-alex-kurtzman-robert-orci-aco-30025/

[CHPdreamer2009]

Anyone catch the new show on National Geographic Channel, Alaska Highway Patrol? ...pretty crazy stuff...:think:

[gabriel]

Anyone catch the new show on National Geographic Channel, Alaska Highway Patrol? ...pretty crazy stuff...:think:

Alaska State Troopers. They certainly have a unique job God bless 'em.

[CHPdreamer2009]

Ah yes, State Troopers, not Highway Patrol...corrected. I especially liked the Troop who patrolled using his whirly bird...some obscenely large area

[Christian L]

What about Mall Cops on TLC. It was more entertaining than I thought it would be. I had no idea how big Mall of America is.

[mikekristine455]

Fox Reality hosted a show called the Academy based in Los Angles. It was my favorite. Now the Academy is hosted for the Fire training Center :hitwall:



http://cache.cinemanow.com/images/boxart/175/the_academy__season_01_d5e416f3_175.jpg

[bcjack]

Fox Reality hosted a show called the Academy based in Los Angles. It was my favorite. Now the Academy is hosted for the Fire training Center :hitwall:

http://cache.cinemanow.com/images/boxart/175/the_academy__season_01_d5e416f3_175.jpg

Now there's a real academy show!!!:badgrin:

[SB 405]

Time Warner has something like 100 channels in my line up yet I don't see Fox Reality listed.

[alexfarrington]

Time Warner has something like 100 channels in my line up yet I don't see Fox Reality listed. If you don't have it now, don't expect it to show up -- it's last day on the air is scheduled for March 31st.

Check out the story here:
http://www.multichannel.com/article/358343-Fox_Reality_Will_Morph_Into_Nat_Geo_Wild_In_2010.p hp

[TheTransporter]

Cops- It counts, right?

CHiPs- Ever since I was little, I've loved this show. It made me want to pursue a career in the CHP. A bit disappointed I won't likely receive training in hang-gliding or PWC operation at the Academy...unlike Ponch and John, lol!

Southland- Amazing show. I loved the fact that they used authentic uniforms and vehicles. According to an anecdote on IMDB, the show was so authentic, people who saw the actors between takes believed that Ben McKenzie had switched careers!

Nash Bridges- Another one I grew up on. This show had it all. It was set in an amazing place, The main character had an awesome car, and it was kind of funny to see Cheech Marin as a cop.

Law and Order- Never gets old. The spin-offs are ok, but nothing beats the original.

NYPD Blue- The only cop show I couldn't watch when I was younger, so I've only recently seen some re-runs. A good show, it was really at its best in the Dennis Franz/Jimmy Smits years. Once they brought in Ricky Schroeder, it kind of went down hill.

[Motor City Cop]

Southland- Amazing show. I loved the fact that they used authentic uniforms and vehicles. According to an anecdote on IMDB, the show was so authentic, people who saw the actors between takes believed that Ben McKenzie had switched careers!

Cancelled after the first season. Second season was filmed but it won't air.

[LadyVol@330]

Last I heard, Southland will begin to air in February (I believe) on TNT. Saved! Am looking forward to seeing it, as I was beginning to enjoy the characters.

[TheTransporter]

Last I heard, Southland will begin to air in February (I believe) on TNT. Saved! Am looking forward to seeing it, as I was beginning to enjoy the characters.

Yes, it is back! According to their website it should begin January 14th!! This is probably the first thing on TNT that I will watch religiously. Their other shows are ok, but they really nailed it by picking up Southland...

[cjincognito]

I liked New Amsterdam, but it didn't last long enough to really enjoy it. :sad:

[CHPn00b]

Could be good...

http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/

[David]

"The Wire".

[aceman]

I would have to post my opinion on High Incident as mentioned before. that was a cool but short lived show. +1 for that one.

[Vinnie]

I smell a winner!!

Well, I smell.... something.

http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/episode-guide/

[decon]

hands down, The Shield

[gabriel]

I smell a winner!!

Well, I smell.... something.

http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/episode-guide/

So what did you think? He kind of seemed out of his element.. like he doesn't usually patrol but he is now for the show. I don't know. It was entertaining at least.

[HallOfPromise]

Fox Reality hosted a show called the Academy based in Los Angles. It was my favorite. Now the Academy is hosted for the Fire training Center :hitwall:



http://cache.cinemanow.com/images/boxart/175/the_academy__season_01_d5e416f3_175.jpg
I really enjoyed this show. The first two seasons are where it's at. The third, however, is not my cup of tea, but I do appreciate the hard, hard work the fire cadets put forth.

For now you can catch all the seasons at Hulu - http://www.hulu.com/the-academy

[bcjack]

So what did you think? He kind of seemed out of his element.. like he doesn't usually patrol but he is now for the show. I don't know. It was entertaining at least.
HELP!!!!

What is a RESERVE Deputy Chief???

[gabriel]

HELP!!!!

What is a RESERVE Deputy Chief???

Looks like his title is "Reserve Deputy Chief, JPSO Reserve Special Services." which I take it to mean that he's the chief that oversees the reserve deputies.

[Lilrecruit21]

So I haven't watched this show, but I have heard of it. Is he (Segal) a real deputy on a reality show, or is this some kind of a tv show? I guess I am wondering if he is actually doing this, or acting? :noidea:

[gabriel]

So I haven't watched this show, but I have heard of it. Is he (Segal) a real deputy on a reality show, or is this some kind of a tv show? I guess I am wondering if he is actually doing this, or acting? :noidea:

He's definitely a Deputy. They're just filming him as he "goes out on patrol."

[LadyVol@330]

Hey, all you Southland fans, don't forget that Southland starts again tonight at 10:00 on TNT. I think it's a new one (hope so, anyway). :biggrin:

[SB 405]

Hey, all you Southland fans, don't forget that Southland starts again tonight at 10:00 on TNT. I think it's a new one (hope so, anyway). :biggrin:

Not the new episodes. They are going to air the seven episodes from last season first. I think the new episodes start on the 19th.

[Vinnie]

From what I read, they're playing the entire previous run, with new episodes starting in March.

With any luck, this Leno 10pm void will give NBC a chance to bring Life back. Not holding my breath.

[Freebird]

Over X-mas I got the DVD set of CHIPS and Emergency 51, I know, I probably shouldn't be telling this to y all cuz, well you know sounds like a big geek!:cry: But that said, I forgot how STUPID ChiPs is/was. wow....

But still watchin it.:doh:

[SB 405]

Hey Emergency was a great show. I own seasons 1-3 of both Adam-12 and Emergency. Can't say I was into the Chips show that much. To much of Erik trying to look like a pretty boy,cars flying through the air etc...

[ItzNota]

Over X-mas I got the DVD set of CHIPS and Emergency 51, I know, I probably shouldn't be telling this to y all cuz, well you know sounds like a big geek!:cry: But that said, I forgot how STUPID ChiPs is/was. wow....

But still watchin it.:doh:

CHiPs!! Sure it's corny, but I can't seem to stop watching it.

[David]

Am I really the only one here who liked "The Wire"? :confused:

[HallOfPromise]

Now that SouthLAnd (I think that's how they want us to spell it) is getting a second chance on TNT I've decided to take a look-see. So far I'm pretty darn impressed. It's mighty nice they are also offering it On Demand. It's fine entertainment.:popcorn:

[zanev]

After seeing some of the excuses on Speeders and seeing them get out of tickets, I wonder why I never got a break. I guess maybe being an 18 year old punk at the time (I've changed now I promise) had something to do with it.

[MAN1987]

So I haven't watched this show, but I have heard of it. Is he (Segal) a real deputy on a reality show, or is this some kind of a tv show? I guess I am wondering if he is actually doing this, or acting? :noidea:


Ha Ha... I think those are two different questions entirely... He is a really deputy? Yes.... BUT.. I think there is some acting involved as well.. JMO

[SB 405]

New Southland episodes start airing March 2nd.

[Christian L]

Here's a sneak peek:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtYtXRMK4dI

[SB 405]

New Southland episodes start airing March 2nd.


BUMP

[gabriel]

March 2nd Episode.

http://www.tnt.tv/dramavision/?cid=54739

[LadyVol@330]

March 2nd Episode.

http://www.tnt.tv/dramavision/?cid=54739

Ah, thank you for this link! I forgot to watch last Tuesday and now I can. Couldn't find a repeat after those on Tuesday night, that I also missed, and nothing from A&E that was current. Wanted to be updated before tomorrow night. I really enjoy the show.

[gabriel]

Ah, thank you for this link! I forgot to watch last Tuesday and now I can. Couldn't find a repeat after those on Tuesday night, that I also missed, and nothing from A&E that was current. Wanted to be updated before tomorrow night. I really enjoy the show.

Yeah I don't have cable so I have no choice :)

[SB 405]

So far I think the second season is pretty good. Don't think I've been into a cop show this much since ADAM-12 back in the 70's.

[bulletbob]

I'm not sure if anybody ever posted this topic here, but here goes.

These are the cop shows I used to watch over the years:

Hill Street Blues
CHiPs
Cagney and Lacey
Miami Vice
Barney Miller
SWAT
Cops
Currently I am really enjoying Monk. We own seasons 1-4.

I don't think the A-Team, Magnum PI, the Fall Guy, etc. qualify as cop shows.

I could never really get into 21 Jump Street, Law and Order, CSI, etc.

What are your favorite cop shows?

Dragnet, and the Detectives.

[LadyVol@330]

Looking forward to Southland's third season starting next January 2011!


http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/04/26/tnt-orders-third-season-of-southland/

[Casualtr]

C.O.P.S.
SouthLand
Speeders
Disorderly Conduct
Reno 911
Rookies (Cancelled)

[SB 405]

Great to see Southland returning. In my opinion NBC really screwed the pooch when they dropped this show.

[10-4-Roger]

24 is the best for entertainment purposes. It's just too bad that Jack (Keifer) can't put down the adult beverages in real life. 48 is not only entertaining, but you may actually learn something from the Detectives/Officers/Criminals. :popcorn:

[HallOfPromise]

Glad to hear Southland coming back. It's also refreshing to hear TNT has ordered ten episodes this time around. How many episodes were in the last seasons? Six each? Ten sounds a little more like a season with about an extra month worth of viewing compared to the last seasons. I would really like to see a full season with somewhere around 14 to 16 eps, but 10 is fine by me. This show did get cancelled then come back, so I can live with 10.

[LS1CHP]

C.O.P.S.
SouthLand
Speeders
Disorderly Conduct
Reno 911
Rookies (Cancelled)

Oh Crap. I didn't know Rookies got canceled:sad:. It's sad what happened, to the rookie officer in Jefferson Parrish.

[Casualtr]

Oh Crap. I didn't know Rookies got canceled:sad:. It's sad what happened, to the rookie officer in Jefferson Parrish.

I actually(and many others) emailed A&E about the show only to get a response of "it is undetermined at this time to discuss the nature of the show in question" and about 2 months later I received another email saying that it had been cancelled, they replaced it with the show "Dog the bounty hunter" then "Paranormal State" and who knows what show is in that slot now. The Deputy's name was Josh Norris

[SB 405]

Alright not a Cop show but has anyone else been watching the mini series on HBO called The Pacific? What a history lesson on WWII in the pacific theater.

[LS1CHP]

I actually(and many others) emailed A&E about the show only to get a response of "it is undetermined at this time to discuss the nature of the show in question" and about 2 months later I received another email saying that it had been cancelled, they replaced it with the show "Dog the bounty hunter" then "Paranormal State" and who knows what show is in that slot now. The Deputy's name was Josh Norris

Josh Norris! That's what his name was. Funny, they only did it in Tampa Bay, and Jefferson Parrish. I never saw it go anywhere else. Then you had Steven Segal and his show in Jefferson Parrish too.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is a cool show, but I would not take Rookies off for it. I'm guessing Josh Norris' death had something to do with it.

Never attempted Paranormal State.

[A14190]

Ok, these are from the UK but they were really really good:

The Sweeney
The Professionals
The Bill
Inspector Morse
The Thin Blue Line

[Casualtr]

Josh Norris! That's what his name was. Funny, they only did it in Tampa Bay, and Jefferson Parrish. I never saw it go anywhere else. Then you had Steven Segal and his show in Jefferson Parrish too.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is a cool show, but I would not take Rookies off for it. I'm guessing Josh Norris' death had something to do with it.

Never attempted Paranormal State.

I've watched a total to two episodes and from what I can say about paranormal state is all it does is remind me of star trek when he talks to his log!

[retchp]

Anyone watching "the good guys" starring Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks? So far my career resembles that as portrayed by Bradley Whitford's character. Cute show.

[cjincognito]

The show had me laughing.

[FlyByWire]

Police Women of Maricopa County (actually not) :hitwall:
Inside: America's Toughest Jail
Lockup Extended Stay, MCSO (airs in July)
Jail (MCSO episode)

.....but maybe I'm biased towards my current agency. :lol:

Real Stories of the Highway Patrol was always a favorite of mine.

I need to find all the episodes of SouthLAnd somewhere and catch up.

[Bradley]

I need to find all the episodes of SouthLAnd somewhere and catch up.

Looks like many (all?) of them are on the TNT website. I like that show as well.

As above, I'm also a fan of Lockup.

[The Highway Man]

Life on Mars.

The original LoM over here on the BBC was very popular as well as the follow on series Ashes to Ashes. I cant believe the ending and what Gene Hunt's purpose in life was!

[The Highway Man]

Ok, these are from the UK but they were really really good:

The Sweeney
The Professionals
The Bill
Inspector Morse
The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line is a load of nonsensical rubbish. Some excellent programs over here at the moment are Whitechapel, Law and Order UK, others that have been on are, Cracker, Messiah, Trial and Retribution. It's a pity The Bill has come to an end, it ran for 25 years and was very realistic at times. :wink:

[Jeff Rhea]

Car 54 Where Are You?

Reno 911

[CHPSupporter]

Blue Bloods (w/Tom Selleck) seems like a pretty cool show.

[SB 405]

For Southland fans. A new season starts Jan.4th.

[LadyVol@330]

Thanks for the reminder! I watched the first "Hawaii Five-O" and thought it was ridiculous, and I read in yesterday's paper that it has a very high rating in the cop shows category. Guess I've been missing out. Anyone watch it regularly?

[SB 405]

Agree on Five-0. I've watched a few episodes and it's just not doing anything for me.

[SB 405]

Watched Soputhland last night. Man,has that show spiced up the language this season.

[jadams]

Is Southland a good show? I havent had a chance to catch an episode yet...

[SB 405]

Is Southland a good show? I havent had a chance to catch an episode yet...

I really like it. As a matter of fact I enjoy even more now that TNT has taken over production. Check it out (Tuesday's @10:00) and tell me what you think.

[jadams]

Thanks, I'll get the DVR set up for the rest of the episodes! I'll let you know in a few weeks. (Going to be on a cruise in Mexico all next week :wink:)

[alcezmee]

The wife and I are hooked on SouthLand. It is very intense. I agree, it is better now with the new network.

[LadyVol@330]

Good one last night. Even if I watch live, I always record in case anyone interrupts my concentration! "Leave me alone --I'm watching 'Southland.'"

[SB 405]

Good one last night. Even if I watch live, I always record in case anyone interrupts my concentration! "Leave me alone --I'm watching 'Southland.'"

Did you notice the less "bleeping" and a few choice words allowed to fly?

[alcezmee]

Did anyone see the new Alaska State Troopers series on the NGEO (National Geographic) network? It comes on at 7pm Saturday nights. It was ok.

[Dean]

Did anyone see the new Alaska State Troopers series on the NGEO (National Geographic) network? It comes on at 7pm Saturday nights. It was ok.

I caught a couple episodes of this show on Nat. Geo. It is actually a very interesting show and the dynamics of the Troopers roles are amazing. Having to use a multitude of vehicles and means to get to remote villages, terrains and suspects is eye opening. In one episode, I saw one trooper use a plane, boat, vehicle and helicopter!! Now that's a busy day for anyone!!

The unique issues they face with regards to "villagers" is also amazing. Having a village liason serve as a local crime advocate and hold suspects until the Troopers can arrive!! Talk about Citizens on Patrol!!

[junkman9096]

"Justified" Awesome show! And the new season starts 2/9.
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/justified/index.php

[900hpsupra]

reno 911:biggrin:

[TrafficSafety]

I discovered that Highway Patrol -- the classic TV series produced at CHP's request and featuring essentially everything '50s CHP except the word "California" -- is back on the air.

It's on ThisTV, a national network, so Highway Patrol can be watched in most cities. I've seen it recently in San Diego (channel 69-3) and San Francisco (channel 42-3), and in other states.

I love this show :biggrin: so I wrote an article about it -- facts, trivia, the works:
http://www.boomersphere.com/story/highway-patrol-rolls-again-10-4

If anyone spots any errors, or has additions to what I wrote, please let me know.

-- John

[bcjack]

How do I find subchannels???

[TrafficSafety]

How do I find subchannels???

It mostly boils down to having the right TV and antenna, and sometimes to also being in a "good" location.

Subchannels are a feature of digital TV broadcasting (the big switchover of two years ago). A single TV station that has converted to digital can now transmit multiple channels -- one main channel, and several subchannels.

To directly watch over-the-air digital TV you need a TV that can directly receive digital television stations. Usually this means a TV purchased in the past 3 years or so. Or maybe an older analog TV with an external converter will work, haven't tried that. The TV must be connected to an antenna.

If you don't see the subchannels by simply stepping channel-to-channel, you might have to have the TV re-scan for channels. Main channels are usually something like 42 or 42-1 (sometimes written 42.1), while that station's subchannels are 42-2, 42-3, etc.

If you have a modern digital TV but only are connected to a cable service, you need to add an antenna. It will give you access to subchannels, perhaps additional main channels that cable doesn't carry, and often a much better picture.

In many areas, the antenna can be a small, and perhaps located indoors. Costco has been selling one that some people pin to the wall above the TV. Some people have to put the antenna outside, ideally on the roof.

However, in areas where an antenna can't pick up much (if anything) so cable is necessary, the only recourse is to pressure the cable company to add subchannels. They're supposed to, sort-of; FCC regulations require cable companies to carry the local stations; the debate is whether this also includes subchannels of those stations.

I'm often in a motorhome, which has a digital TV insides, and little antenna on the roof. I can pick up main TV channels almost anywhere, and 95% of the time, subchannels too. I've done this in San Diego, LA, Fresno (including west of it on I-5), San Francisco Bay Area, Palm Springs area, plus many more places outside California.

[TrafficSafety]

UPDATE: It seems to be somewhat easy to watch the classic Highway Patrol TV show ("21-50 to Headquarters"), because ThisTV network seems to be carried in most cities on a subchannel of one of the major stations (sometimes it's on a suburban station).

Recently I've watched ThisTV, using a little antenna on my motorhome, on local TV stations in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Reno, Eureka, Fresno, Eugene and Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, and some I'm forgetting.

The main challenge might be the time of day -- I've seen the show at 9PM but usually it's more like 2AM Pacific time. My wife and dog don't like me watching a show with sirens and gun fights at 2AM so I try to record it.

10-4

[iwanttobeCHP]

my favorite is CHiPS, Tj Hooker, 21 jump street, COPS, Worlds wildest police chases (I'm not sure if you would count that) but also People Behaving Badly... The CHP edition of course :cool:

[iwanttobeCHP]

People Behaving Badly series with the CHP is very fun to watch on youtube.com also there are number of police pursuits on youtube channel or creator called SoCalPolicePursuits.

Very fun to watch :cool:

[David]

I recently bough season 2 of Southland on DVD. I watched all 6 episodes in one sitting. :biggrin: Whenever season 3 comes out on DVD, I'll probably buy that too.

[FormerCSP]

Third Watch was a good one....

[SB 405]

Sloutland fans. New episodes start tonight.

[Ken Farr 9411]

Sloutland fans. New episodes start tonight.


Gonna be a problem, as the wife really likes Body of Proof, and I do enjoy Southland. We don't watch much on the tube, but it seems when we do, there is always a minor conflict.

Maybe we should get another T.V. set. ( are they called that anymore?)

She might be disappointed.

kjf

[ces2dent]

I like the British "programmes" Traffic Cops, Motorway Cops, and Road Wars.

I'm always impressed with the agencies' high level of professionalism. It's kind of fun to see how laws are different over there. They've also got some interesting "kit" including Land Rover and Jaguar patrol vehicles.

[LadyVol@330]

Southland rules around here. I have had to miss out on Body of Proof the last two weeks (will look at the episodes either On Demand or on the computer) because I have another recording going too. Besides that, there are two new Storage Wars at the same time, but they're also shown in the middle of the night so I can record them then. Anyone else noticed that the imitation "blood" is too red now and looks like tempera paint? Real blood does not look like that. It's especially noticeable in the CSI Miami series. Am I a couch potato? Naaaaaawwwwww! Is the new Alcatraz show any good, I wonder?

[Unemployed]

Dragnet. Adam 12. Hill Street Blues. For a laugh, Barney Miller.

[Ken Farr 9411]

Is the new Alcatraz show any good, I wonder?


I saw the back to back episodes. It is kind of an interesting story line, if they don't get too sideways.....


kjf

[SlowZ28]

As cheesy as it is at times, I always liked Nash Bridges:
http://www.famouscars.de/images/nash-bridges/nash-cuda03.jpg

The new season of southland seems like its off to a good start.

[SB 405]

When Southland switched over to TNT from NBC I noticed the language got a little more....umm,colorful. I like it because I think it gives the show a more realistic feel.

[iwanttobeCHP]

As cheesy as it is at times, I always liked Nash Bridges:
http://www.famouscars.de/images/nash-bridges/nash-cuda03.jpg

The new season of southland seems like its off to a good start.

+1 I thought it was a good show as well

anyone see the previews for 21st Jump street??? :lol:

[Paul B]

A whole site dedicated just to the andy griffith show:lol:

http://www.imayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/anewsome/private/squadcarinfo.htm

and a museum too!

http://www.andygriffithmuseum.org/