tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post1160325094446978470..comments2024-03-19T14:51:21.425-04:00Comments on The Trad: J. D. LaRue - My Kinda Herotintinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-55145310481450937312018-07-21T06:29:00.979-04:002018-07-21T06:29:00.979-04:00In two episodes, Hill and Renko pass by a sign tha...In two episodes, Hill and Renko pass by a sign that says "To" and shows the shields for I-90 and I-94. The only place these two interstates run concurrently is in Chicago, from I-57 - I-290 as the Dan Ryan, and as the Kennedy from I-290 to the I-90/I-94 split.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-7629920552029130802017-09-22T20:19:27.670-04:002017-09-22T20:19:27.670-04:00He was a real life hero to me. RIP Kiel. He was a real life hero to me. RIP Kiel. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462897484220997976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-86762863477123186602016-05-08T02:05:04.817-04:002016-05-08T02:05:04.817-04:00One scene gives it away. It's more likely Detr...One scene gives it away. It's more likely Detroit. In the beginning of season 4 when Belker went undercover with JD Neil and Hunter at the porn palace. The junkie black chick that worked there was told she would have to run a package by bus to Chicago. other hints make it obvious it was in the midwest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-29919059789039516842016-03-30T13:11:02.906-04:002016-03-30T13:11:02.906-04:00Loved HSB. Bought the box set a few weeks ago. JD ...Loved HSB. Bought the box set a few weeks ago. JD was my favourite by far. Seems to have been based on, or inspired by, the police procedural books of the 87th Precinct written by Evan Hunter, aka Ed McBain. There's even a nod to the award-winning author's name in the character of "Howard Hunter". RIP Kiel Martin.jennielucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924084321323165076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-44202881272825227112011-07-27T09:42:18.727-04:002011-07-27T09:42:18.727-04:00Wow, I thought Veronica Hamel was so beautiful and...Wow, I thought Veronica Hamel was so beautiful and had the sexiest voice. Wow, this takes me back. Loved that theme music, too.Alice Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726631444593912661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-90777592770049000062011-07-27T09:25:09.790-04:002011-07-27T09:25:09.790-04:00Loved this show, J.D. LaRue, and I'd love to p...Loved this show, J.D. LaRue, and I'd love to pay $5 for a case of beer too.GSV JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151693998976927921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-65880255995711823562011-07-26T15:52:40.186-04:002011-07-26T15:52:40.186-04:00The opening montage was definately filmed in Chica...The opening montage was definately filmed in Chicago. the old Style signs and the squad car proved that. Though it was a precint where only Dennis Franz's character's spoke like chicagoans.<br />Try Crime Story for Chicago actors playing chicagoans.<br /><br />http://www.worldslargestthings.com/images/postcards/sixpack.jpg<br /><br />The giant six pack in Lacrosse no longer advertises Heilman's flagship brand. in fact after a hostile takeover by the aussie brewery, bond who went bankrupt, heilman closed. <br /><br />Bring back the $4.99 per case Blatz! :(Unclelooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921109771392076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-26393314490112863682011-07-26T15:13:54.969-04:002011-07-26T15:13:54.969-04:00Pretty sure the media kit at the time referred to ...Pretty sure the media kit at the time referred to HSB as set in a "fictional Chicago neighborhood". <br /><br />Great show. Before being distracted by underage drinking at house parties, I watched most of the first two seasons and always disliked this detective. I think it was the pinky ring vibe. But you're right, even my high school sophomore sensitivities could detect that his character arc was headed in a more shades of grey direction. Precursor to the complexity that is "The Wire".<br /><br />[hey, as an aside, my "word verification" for this post is "prepf" as in "prep f**ker". That's me.]Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227626694414844848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-30337489472057572552011-07-26T14:45:06.998-04:002011-07-26T14:45:06.998-04:00Gee Tin, I figured you for more of a Charles Haid ...Gee Tin, I figured you for more of a Charles Haid fan. <br />I got to meet Ed Marinaro quite a few times when he was up here on a movie shoot about 15 yeas ago. A genuinely decent guy. He was older than he looked but he never tried to hide it. His dates (women who were genuine and substantive) were always bit shocked (and put off!) when they asked and he told them.Oyster Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-42911041096975311792011-07-26T13:05:58.390-04:002011-07-26T13:05:58.390-04:00I loved watching HSBs. Great show, great character...I loved watching HSBs. Great show, great character development. College TV's best.<br />Great post. Be careful out there!Scale Wormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583891708651272779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-29712117577401063102011-07-26T12:01:26.960-04:002011-07-26T12:01:26.960-04:00Main Line- A smart assumption since Bocho went to...Main Line- A smart assumption since Bocho went to college there but the Old Style sign always sealed it for me.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-12033805572518313652011-07-26T11:48:00.160-04:002011-07-26T11:48:00.160-04:00I seem to remember it was in Pittsburgh...
I read ...I seem to remember it was in Pittsburgh...<br />I read New Centurions at Summer Camp after 5th grade and was blown away.Main Line Sportsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303248738216839079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-67425827585889064922011-07-26T11:34:55.704-04:002011-07-26T11:34:55.704-04:00YWP- Actually, ask anyone from Chicago and they...YWP- Actually, ask anyone from Chicago and they'll tell you where Hill Street Blues took place. At :30 secs into this trailer for the series opening you'll see an Old Style Beer sign over a cop car that is a dead ringer for a Chicago cop car on a winter street that is a dead ringer for a Chicago Street. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVSVjbGcFM&feature=related<br /><br />Joe Waumbaugh's, 'New Centurions' book attracted me to law enforcement while his 'Choir Boys' cemented the relationship. Joe was the gristle while episodes of Police Story served up the fluff. <br /><br />Main Line- Yep. Me too. Every Thursday night was beer and Hill Street. 'ME' who has been known to comment here, and I made it a college ritual.tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-44610884373614052542011-07-26T11:08:07.790-04:002011-07-26T11:08:07.790-04:00I concur in your assesment of Hill Street...I love...I concur in your assesment of Hill Street...I loved that show....in College we religiously watched it from 10-11 on Thuirsay nights while drinking Wild Turkey and cheap Old Milwaukee....then headed out "On the Hill" ourselves...that being the name for the side of the Mountain at Lehigh where all the Fraternity Houses were...and all the Thursday Pub Nights.Main Line Sportsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303248738216839079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-6091639396349281112011-07-26T10:52:12.422-04:002011-07-26T10:52:12.422-04:00Cool, true... but: LaRue's cool > McQueen&#...Cool, true... but: LaRue's cool > McQueen's cool x 50 + Dean's cool x 100? Tone back this equation, Brother Trad! <br /><br />I used to watch Police Story reruns when I was young. Same "real guy" approach.<br /><br />I always loved the placelessness of Hill Street Blues... the generic urban grid of Any City USA.Yankee-Whisky-Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700869447555261057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-77878188801495504222011-07-26T09:45:40.364-04:002011-07-26T09:45:40.364-04:00Bro- I've touched on it. Cop stories are prone...Bro- I've touched on it. Cop stories are prone to getting stolen so I bite my tounge. Here a couple:<br /><br />http://thetrad.blogspot.com/2009/09/friday-belts-tin-cans-10-codes.html<br /><br />http://thetrad.blogspot.com/2011/05/friday-belt-flussers-dry-manhattan.htmltintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652066200071703445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349290550527925310.post-37839484861626149702011-07-26T09:31:10.119-04:002011-07-26T09:31:10.119-04:00Hold up... You were a cop? Are you sure you didn&...Hold up... You were a cop? Are you sure you didn't just get confused with the colonial role playing in Valley Forge?<br /><br />So where's all the cop stories?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com