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Apr 11, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 11, 1985 – Hill Street Blues Aired Its 100th Episode.

On this day April 11, 1985, Hill Street Blues reached a major milestone as it aired its 100th episode on NBC. Known for its gritty realism, ensemble cast, and groundbreaking storytelling, the series helped redefine the police drama format and became one of the most influential shows of the 1980s.

Created by Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll, Hill Street Blues focused on the daily lives of officers and detectives in a fictional urban precinct. It stood out for its multi layered plots...

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