>Dennis Franz (a Chicago guy who you have a pretty good chance of running into at Wrigley Field) played first Sal Benadetto and then later Norman Buntz on "Hill Street Blues."
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>I know this is subjective but I thought his character of Andy Sipowicz on "NYPD Blue" was more nuanced. Still sarcastic and caustic but more of a conscience and more good instincts. IMO, of course.


I find it interesting, the stereotypes they have on HSB and other cop shows. I had a partner who was just like Buntz. He was one of the best street cops I ever knew, but he was always getting into stuff that landed him in IAB. Most of those stereotypes can be found in any large police dept. anywhere in the US.