Hill Street Blues
Broadcast
1981
© MTM Enterprises
Set against the backdrop of an unnamed metropolis, widely believed to be inspired by Chicago due to numerous exterior scenes filmed there, this series delves into the daily lives of the staff at a bustling police precinct. Boasting a substantial and diverse regular cast, the show successfully ran for six years and won an impressive 26 Emmy Awards. In the UK it captured the attention of viewers when it was given a regular slot on Channel 4.