COP ROCK Guide v1.0
June 19, 1994
 
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COP ROCK
11 episodes - 60 minutes - color
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September 26, 1990 - December 26, 1990
ABC, Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 PM
(Pre-empted 11/14/90, 11/28/90, and 12/19/90)
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DESCRIPTION:

Police busts combined with bust a move in this ensemble musical drama
from Steven Bochco (Hill Street Blues).

The series is set in Los Angeles, run by Mayor Louise Plank, who
undergoes extensive plastic surgery to enhance her chances at running
for the Senate.

Along the way, she gains a beau in the citys Police Chief Kendrick,
a naive, racist cowboy who cant seem to keep his mouth shut in front
of the press.

His frustrated speech writer and advisor is Commander Warren Ozzie
Osborne.  The station house is run by Captain John Hollander, a
super-straight, idealistic cop. He has a wife, Joaney, and a son,
David.

The forensic expect is Ralph Ruskin, a middle-aged and overweight
detective married to the much younger Officer Vicki Quinn.

Her partner is Officer Andy Campo, a young, handsome womanizer, who is
constantly propositioning Vicki.

Officers Franklin Rose (a black veteran bitter over his first
partners death) and Joe Gaines (young, white, inexperienced and
determined to be a cop who helps people) are also partners.

Detective Vincent LaRusso is a street-wise veteran who is not above
using force and illgal means to corner the bad guys.

Detective Bobby McIntyre is a health-food deciple.  The series was
generally ignored by the viewing public and reportedly cost in the
neighborhood of $1.5M per episode. Two separate production teams were
utilized: one for major filming, the other for the production
numbers. Esch musical segment was scheduled to be filmed in a half a
day and was done on camera mikes: no music studio recording or
lip-synching.
 
References to HILL STREET BLUES were numerous; Lt. Howard Hunter even
showed up in one episode at roll call during a song called Lets Be
Careful Out There. In the first episode, a police officer with the
mannerisms of Andy Renko was killed, apparently an attempt by Bochco
to squash the complaints of the HSB pilot where he was criticized for
refilming the ending to allow Hill and Renko to live through their
shooting.
 
Hill Street alumni were present in force, also: Bochco, Mike Post,
Barbara Bosson, William M. Finkelstein, Gregory Hoblit, Charles Haid
(as Producer), and others had roots on the Hill.
 
A number of familiar faces are visible on repeated viewing:

Ronny Cox (Apples Way, St. Elsewhere), Ron McLarty (Spencer For
Hire), Barbara Bosson (Hill Street Blues, Hooperman), James McDaniel
(NYPD Blue), and Peter Onorati (Civil Wars) were all regulars.

Recognizable guest stars included Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Armin
Shimerman (Deep Space Nine), William Thomas, Jr. (Franks Place),
Dennis Lipscomb (In the Heat Of The Night) and Teri Austin (Knots
Landing).
 
And then there were the cameos. Besides James B. Sikking, Michelle
Greene and Jimmy Smits showed up in their L. A. LAW roles; supervising
producer William M. Finkelstein played a talk-show host; assistant
choreographer Tony Selznick played a reporter (twice); and background
vocals casting director Luana Jackman and song-writer Ron Boustead
both turned up in production numbers. One wealthy couple reported
their David Lynch stolen (COP ROCKs repeated premiere had pushed the
anticipated season opening of Lynchs TWIN PEAKS back a week).

The worst that can be said about COP ROCK was that it was indeed
bizarre: the idea of cops and perps bursting into song took some
getting used to, and after several episodes became formula and/or
forced: superfoulous scenes were added to justify the inclusion of a
fifth song (the medal of valor scene in episode 9 comes to mind). The
viewers stayed away in droves; it finished ? for the season and always
came in third in its time slot, even losing out to news and circus
specials. The main plot line that carried the series seemed like an
expanded L. A. Law concept: we saw the inside workings of the court
system (jury selection, witness interviews), and lawyer
shenanigans. Beyond the main storyline, there was never the feeling
that crime flourished in the streets; few characters were ever put in
dangerous situations; and the main drama came from the relationships
in the squad room and court house. Some of the character relationships
were recycled, too: Quinn and Campo were a squad car-duplication of
HSBs Bates
 
A secondary problem with the series was that exploring corruption in
the police department and city hall of an unnamed city in Hill Street
was good entertainment, but doing this in a series set in Los Angeles
presented a very touchy problem.
 
On the other hand, the series had a number of pluses that, had the
ratings been slightly better, might have been flushed out over a full
season. The songs and production numbers, by themselves, were
excellent; the writers and directors are to be commended for turning
out such quality work in such a constrained time period. Their
inclusion seemed to work best when expressing a characters feelings in
a manner that probably wouldnt have come across in mere words (She
Chose Me, You Cant Keep A Good Man Down, etc.) or when introduced as a
normal part of the storyline (Gimme A Cop). The acting was superb, the
writing crisp, the characters interesting; and the creative crew was
highly regarded. That some actors could sing this well came as a
welcome surprise, especially SPENCERs Ron McLarty.
 
In retrospect, a better time slot (it was placed opposite a
traditional cop show, HUNTER, that drew the viewers this show might
have); three, rather than five, songs per episode (perhaps one in the
teaser and one new production played over an extended scene, a la
MIAMI VICE); and maybe a stronger connection between the police and
courts like the pilot foreshadowed (like ARREST AND TRIAL) and COP
ROCK may have survived a lot longer. In any event, Bochcos failures
are a lot more interesting than some producers successes.

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starring
   Anne Bobby as Officer Vicki Quinn
   Barbara Bosson as Mayor Louise Plank
   Ronny Cox as Chief Roger Kendrick
   Vondie Curtis-Hall as Commander Warren Ozzie Osborne (#2 - #11)
   David Gianopoulos as Officer Andy Campo
   Larry Joshua as Captain John Hollander
   Paul McCrane as Detective Bobby McIntyre (#3 - #11)
   James McDaniel as Officer Franklin Rose
   Ron McLarty as Detective Ralph Ruskin
   Mick Murray as Joe Gaines
   Peter Onorati as Detective Vincent LaRusso
 
NOTE: James McDaniel did not appear in #2104
      Ron McClarty did not appear in #2105
      Paul McCrane did not appear in #2106 and #2108
      Vondie Curtis-Hall did not appear in #2107
      Barbara Bosson did not appear in #2110
 
Writers:
   Steven Bochco
   William M. Finkelstein
   John Romano
   Toni Graphia
   Michael Graham
 
Directors:
   Gregory Hoblit
   Charles Haid
   Fred Gerber
   Arlene Sanford
   Michael Fresco
   Bradley Silberling
   Gilbert Shilton
   Michael M. Robin
 
Songwriters:
   Ron Boustead
   Greg Edmonson
   Harvey Estrada
   Stephen Geyer (Greatest American Hero)
   Donald Markowitz (Dirty Dancing)
   Amanda McBroom (The Rose)
   Randy Newman (The Natural, Parenthood, Ragtime, Maverick)
   Mike Post (Hill Street Blues, Rockford Files, Hooperman, Quantum Leap, 
              Wise Guy, LA Law)
   Brock Walsh (Cocktail)
   Kathleen Wilhoite
   Jim Wilhoite
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Created by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein
Theme Written and Performed by Randy Newman
   (also played over the closing credits in #2101-2103)
 
Executive Producer: Steven Bochco
Supervising Producer: William M. Finkelstein
Producer: Gregory Hoblit (#1)
Co-Executive Producer: Gregory Hoblit (#2 - 11)
Associate Producer: Craig Zisk (#1)
Supervising Associate Producer: Craig Zisk (#2 - 11)
Producer: Charles Haid (#2 - 11)
Producer: Michael M. Robin (#2 - 11)
Senior Producer: John Romano (#2 - 11)
Associate Producer: Gigi Coello-Bannon (#2 - 11)
 
Assistant to Steven Bochco: Barbara Kroells
Assistant to Gregory Hoblit: Patricia E. Graf
Assistants to Producers: Marian Devney, Maureen Milligan, and
                         Christina Bennett (#2 - 11)
 
Music Producer: Mike Post
Music Co-Producer: Greg Edmonson
Choreographer: Russell Clark
Assistant Choreographer: Tony Selznick
Music Coordinator: Steven DePaul (#1)
Music Supervisor: Steven DePaul (#2 - 11)
Music Editor: Jeff Charbonneau (#1)
Music Editor: John Strauss, S.M.E. (#2 - 11)
Musical Sequences Edited By Joe Ann Fogle, A.C.E.
                         and Susan R. Crutcher (#1)
Musical Sequences Edited By David Ramirez (#3, 5, 9, 11)
Musical Sequences Edited By Barbara Pokras (#2, 4, 6 - 8, 10)
Additional Music Sequence Editor: Barbara Pokras (#11)
Background Vocals Casting: Luana Jackman (#2- 11)
Songs Engineered by Danny Lux (#1)
 
First Assistant Director: Rob Corn (#1)
First Assistant Director: Bruce A. Humphrey (2, 4, 6 - 8, 10)
First Assistant Director: Nancy Jacobs (#3, 5, 9, 11)
Second Assistant Director: Alisa Matlovsky (#1)
Second Assistant Director: Chris Stoia (#2 - 11)
Second Second Assistant Director: Lucille Quyang (#3 - 9)
Second Second Assistant Director: Daniel Irom (#10 -11)
 
Casting by Junie Lowry-Johnson, C.S.A.
Casting Associate: Ron Surma
 
Costume Designer: Peter Flaherty (#2 - 11)
Mens Costume Supervisor: Peter Flaherty (#1)
Mens Costume Supervisor: Bob Iannaccone (#2 - 11)
Womens Costume Supervisor: Marjorie K. Chan (#1)
Womens Costume Supervisor: Liza Stewart (#2 - 11)
Key Costumer: Liza Stewart (#1)
 
Stunt Coordinator: Ernie Orsatti
Special Effects Coordinator: Burt Dalton
Special Makeup Effects: Thomas R. Burman and Bari Dreiband-Burman (#1 - 3)
Makeup Artists: John Norin and Fred Blau (#1)
Makeup Artists: Tom Hoerber and Edouard Henriques (#2 - 11)
 
Hair Stylist: Monica Hart Helpman (#1)
Hair Stylists: Linle White and Eddie Barron-Smith (#2 - 11)
 
Director of Photography: Tom Sigel (#1)
Director of Photography: Roy H. Wagner, A.S.C. (#2 - 11)
Production Designed By Jeffrey L. Goldstein
 
Camera Operator: Ray De La Motta (#1)
First Assistant Camera: Carolyn Chen (#1)
Camera Operator: Gary Huddleston (#2 -11)
First Assistant Camera: Thomas Klines (# 2 - 11)
Lenses and Panaflex Camera by Panavision
Color by Deluxe
 
Set Decorator: Nancy Nye
Lead Person: John Rozman (#1)
Lead Person: Kim Patterson (#2 - 11)
Chief Lighting Technician: Robert Jason (#1)
Chief Lighting Technician: Jerry Soloman (#2 - 11)
Key Grip: Gregg Guellow (#1)
Key Grip: Robin Roberts (#2 - 11)
Property Master: Daniel R. Bentley (#1)
Property Master: Steven Levine (#2 - 11)
 
CPR Telecine and Electronic Assembly by Encore Video
Telecine Colorist: Michael D. Most
Post Production Sound Editorial by Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios
Mobile Facilities by Record Plant (#2 - 11)
 
Production Sound Mixer: David Ronne (#1)
Production Sound Mixer: Mark S. Server (#2 - 11)
Supervising Sound Editor: David Hankins (#1)
Supervising Sound Editor: Dave Weathers (#2 - 11)
Re-Recording Mixers: Sergio Reyes, Robert L. Appere, and 
                     Kevin Carpenter (#1)
Re-Recording Mixers: Robert L. Appere, Gary D. Rogers and
                     Ron Estes, C.A.S. (#2 - 11)
Background A.D.R.: Superloopers
 
Unit Production Manager: Robert J. Doherty
Production Coordinator: Joyce Davis
Assistant Production Coordinator: Leslie Howard (#2 - 11)
Production Accountant: Candi Montgomery-Lira
Location Manager: W. Douglas Kruse
Transportation Coordinator: Gary L. Littlefield
Construction Coordinator: Hugh Conlon (#1)
Construction Coordinator: Pete Lawrence (#2 - 11)
D.G.A. Trainee: David Larson (#1)
 
Edited by Joe Ann Fogle, A.S.C. (#1)
Edited by Chuck Weiss (#2, 5, 7, 8, 11)
Edited by Stephen Mark (#3, 6, 9)
Edited by Michael B. Hoggan, A.C.E. (#4, 10)
 
Script Supervisor: Connie Troup (#1)
Script Supervisor: Kisuna (#2, 4, 6 - 8, 10)
Script Supervisor: Lynne Norton (#3, 5, 9, 11)
 
Technical Consultant: Eddie Shore (#1)
Technical Advisor: Eddie Shore (#3 - 11)
Special Technical Consultant: Howard L. Weitzman (#7 - 10)
 
Copyright 1990, Steven Bochco Productions
20th Century Fox Television
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#2101. PILOT                        09/26/90  09/29/90
(09/26/90: vs. Hunter - NBC and News Special - CBS)
(09/29/90: vs. 48 Hours - NBC and Carol & Company / American Dreamer - CBS)
 
RATING: Tied Foxs GET A LIFE for 56th place, a 10.3 rating and 19 share.
 
A crack-house raid yields a young mother, who gets an offer of help
from Officer Vicki Quinn; and a suspected pusher, who later kills a
cop, leading to an explosive confrontation with Detective Vincent
LaRusso.
 
starring
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Kathleen Wilhoite as Patricia Spence
   Carl Anderson as Judge W. Flynn
   David Haid as Angelo Poppi
   Ernie Hudson as Commander Warren Ozzie Osborne
   Art Kimbro as Tyrone Weeks
   David Harris as 
   Dean Scofield as Tommy Ryan
   Randy Harrington as Detective Archie Rolfe
   Dennis Cockrum as Glen
   Glenn Plummer as Byron B.
   Randal Patrick as Robert Appell
   Dion Anderson as Judge C. S. Adams
   Sharon Brown as A.D.A. Keresy
   Louis Price as Foreman
   Armin Shimerman as Deputy DA Cy Mersky
   Gary Stockdale as Harold Bivens
   Lee Wilkof as Noonan
   Luther Kent as Frank Newbold
   Rick Logan as Dave Handel
   Scott Wojohn as Lou Sonnenscheim
   Kevin Skousen as Gilbert Braeden
   David Byrd as Judge C. Weber
   Josie Kim as Social Worker
   Shaun Baker as Street Kid
   Ellen Barber as Matron
   Peter Slutsker as Reporter
 
Written by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein
Directed by Gregory Hoblit
 
Songs by Randy Newman
 
SONGS:
   We Got The Power*
      Written by Randy Newman
      Sung by Art Kimbro, 2 others
   She Chose Me*
      Written by Randy Newman
      Sung by Ron McLarty
   Shes The One*
      Written by Randy Newman
      Sung by Luther Kent and Barbara Bosson
      Background vocals by Jeffrey Allan Chandler and two twins
   Hes Guilty
      Written by Randy Newman
      Sung by Louis Price and actor who plays Judge Freeman
   Close Your Eyes*
      Written by Randy Newman
      Sung by Kathleen Wilhoite
 
NOTES:

Some recurring Hill Street themes and techniques were present here:
the inequities and failings of the criminal justice system and the use
of a hand-held camera. Like Bochcos later series, NYPD BLUE, risque
language was allowed by the censors.
 
The willingness of cops to support their colleagues was strong here,
as both Potts and Ruskin came to LaRussos defense without being asked;
their support was simply assumed. Hollanders self-rightiousness seemed
justified here but became tiring over the course of the series.
 
The decision to leave Gaines and Rolfe unsupervised on such an
important bust seemed stretched and not in keeping with LaRussos
experience.
 
Ernie Hudson made his only appearence as Chief Kendricks aide, unnamed
but unmistakably Warren Osborne; the role was assumed by Vondie
Curtis-Hall for the remainder of the series.
 
Considering the hype that preceded this series debut (including a
three page ad in TV GUIDE) and the popularity of Bochcos other series
(L. A. LAW and HILL STREET), the incredibly low ratings for both
broadcasts of the premiere can only be attributed to the general
publics distaste for the concept.

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#2102. ILL-GOTTEN GAINES            10/03/90
 
RATING: A 7.2 rating and 13 share.
 
starring
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   Gail Youngs as Janey Hollander
   Josiah Berryhill as David Hollander
   Rex Linn as Deputy
   Lydia Nicole as Miriam Hernandez
   George C. Simms as Car Owner
   Ann Gillespie as Devon Lucas
   Jeff Allin as Alan Lucas
   Kirk Rivera as Line-up Suspect
   Vernon David as Line-up Suspect
   Tony Barbato as Line-up Suspect
   Marco De La Cruz as Line-up Suspect
   Michael Empero as Line-up Suspect
   Colton Green as Line-up Suspect
 
Written by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Gregory Hoblit
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, and Amanda McBroom
 
SONGS:
   How Much I Love You*
      Sung by James McDaniel
   The Good Life*
      Sung by David Gianopoulos and Anne Bobby
   Line-Up Rap*
      Sung by Kirk Rivera, Vernon David, Tony Barbato, Marco De La Cruz,
              Michael Empero and Colton Green
   If That Isnt Love*
      Sung by Anne Bobby
   Hes Gonna Be All Right*
      Sung by Larry Joshua and Gail Youngs
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#2103.                              10/10/90
(vs. Hunter - NBC and Major Baseball Playoff - CBS)
 
Potts, under pressure to come clean, and LaRusso are taken off their
drug case, so LaRusso gets down and dirty, using his mud-wrestling
girlfriend to set up a bust; Mayor Plank goes under the surgeons knife
to improve her political profile.
 
INJOKE: When the rich couple begin taking inventory of their missing 
        paintings, they notice theyre missing their David Lynch, a 
        reference to the Twin Peaks producer.
 
starring
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Matthew Laurance as Michael Weinstein
   Mitchell Laurance as Elliot Weinstein
   James OSullivan as Barney Rhoades
   Karla Tam Burrelli as Nikki
   David Haid as Detective
   Don Amendolia as Doctor Wattoon
   Robert Reilly as Jimmy Smolan
   Kathy Hazzard as Florence
   Darryl Phinnessee as Walter
   Joseph Nasser as Armand Damiano
   Frank Collison as Phil
   Jimmy Cocktails as Big Johnnie Stain
   Pamela Runo as Yvonne
   Holly Sherwood as Perp 1
   David Allen Morgan as Perp 2
   Carmen Carter as Do Wop Cop
   Charmaine Sylvers as Do Wop Cop
   Carmen Twillie as Do Wop Cop
   Tamela Gibbs as Nurse
   Kathy Singleton as Nurse
   Susie Hardy as Nurse
   Linda Esposito as Nurse
   Lori Hart as Nurse
   Stephanie Pope as Nurse
 
Written by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Charles Haid
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, Ron Boustead, Harvey Estrada
 
SONGS:
   The Code Of The West*
      Sung by Ronny Cox
   I Hate Love*
      Sung by Karla Tam Burrelli
   How Many Times Do I Have To Make You Cry?*
      Sung by Darryl Phinnessee and Kathy Hazard
   Perfection*
      Sung by Don Amendolia
      Background Vocals by Tamela Gibbs, Kathy Singleton, Susie Hardy, 
                           Linda Esposito, Lori Hart and Stephanie Pope
   Garbage In, Garbage Out*
      Sung by Anne Bobby, David Gianopoulos, Paul McCrane, Holly Sherwood, 
              David Allen Morgan, Carmen Carter, Charmaine Sylvers and 
              Carmen Twillie
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#2104.                              10/17/90
(vs. Opposites Attract, movie - NBC and World Series Game 2 - CBS)
 
Quinn and Campo pose as prospective parents to break up the
baby-selling ring that bought Patrice Spences infant; LaRusso goes to
jail; Ruskin goes on a diet, and the Mayor goes on a date - with the
Chief.
 
starring
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   Gordon Clapp as Philip Beamer
   Dean Scofield as Tommy Ryan
   Kathleen Wilhoite as Patricia Spence
   Randy Harrington as Detective Archie Rolfe
   Dennis Cockrum as Glen
   Gregory Norman Cruz as Tito
   Katherine Cortez as ADA Karen Sharaga
   Sherry Rooney as Judy Lancaster
   William Forward as Bill Lancaster
   Kin Vassy as Judge
   
Teleplay by William M. Finkelstein, John Romano and Toni Graphia
Story by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Fred Gerber
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz, and 
         Amanda McBroom
 
SONGS:
   You Cant Keep A Good Man Down*
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Peter Onorati
   You Lied*
      Sung by Kathleen Wilhoite
   Tots R Us*
      Sung by Dennis Cockrum
   No Pain, No Gain*
      Sung by Ron McLarty and 5 weightlifters
   Something Has Happened To Me*
      Sung by Barbara Bosson
 
NOTES:

This episode began a trend where one of the featured songs was
replayed over the credits. Previously, Randy Newmans theme had played
there.

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#2105. COCAINE MUTINY               10/24/90
(vs. Hunter - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
 
Detective McIntyre finds himself becoming a fan of an actress seeking
protection from an obsessed admirer; Hollander blows his stack when
Kendrick gets cocaine charges dropped against a councilmans assistant;
LaRusso is high on his lawyer love, while she seems to have a lower
opinion of him; Patricia makes an emotional appeal to get her baby
back.
 
starring
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   Laura Harrington as Cassandra
   Gina Gershon as Stacey Kane
   John Putch as Gary Wendell Carver
   Charles Cooper as 
   Ben Slack as 
   Bill Hayes as Thomas J. Wagner
   Kathleen Wilhoite as Patricia Spence
   Steven Anderson as Al
   Joe Retta as E. Wilcox Tabscott
   Jay Gerber as Gordon Pollack
   Deborah Taylor as Carmen Ianello
   Thomas Knickerbocker as Larry Lyle
   Donna-Jean Louden as Maid
 
Teleplay by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Story by Steven Bochco and William M. Finkelstein
Directed by Arlene Sanford
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, Kathleen Wilhoite, and Jim Wilhoite
 
SONGS:
   Pursuit of Happiness
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Joe Retta
   Welcome To The Campaign Trail*
      Sung by Bill Hayes
   A Step Away*
      Sung by John Putch
   She Fanned The Fire*
      Sung by Paul McCrane
   Sandman
      Sung by Kathleen Wilhoite
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#2106. OIL OF OL LAY               10/31/90
(vs. Hunter - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
 
Quinn is in the line of fire, both on duty and off, when a jealous
Ruskin takes aim at Quinn and Campos partnership; Gaines sets his
sights on helping a homeless man; Weitz has a shot at making LaRusso a
bigger hero than Oliver North; the mayor and the chief ride off into
the sunset together for a romantic weekend.
 
starring
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   CCH Pounder as DA Willa Phelan
   David Paymer as Louis Newman
   Graham Jarvis as Mr. Simyanovich
   Duke Moosekian as Kevin
   Jan Hoag as Doris
   Midy Seeger as Doctor
   Leigh C. Kim as Paul
   William M. Finkelstein as Gil Garrity
   Lorna Scott as Waitress
   T. Rodgers as Hippie Guy
   Gray Daniels as Worker
   Jack Kutcher as Old Wino
   Theresa James as Homeless Woman
   Suzanne Wallach as Homeless Woman
   Dee Dee Bellson as Homeless Woman
   Tommy Funderburk as Homeless Man
   Ricky Nelson as Homeless Man
 
Written by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano and
           Toni Graphia
Story by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Michael Fresco
 
Songs by Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz, Greg Edmonson, Ron 
         Boustead, and Amanda McBroom
 
SONGS:
   Nowhere To Go*
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Theresa James, Suzanne Wallach, Dee Dee Bellson,
              Tommy Funderburk and Ricky Nelson
   My Partner*
      Sung by David Gianopoulous
   How To Love A Woman
      Sung by Vondie Curtis-Hall and three backup singers
   No Problem*
      Sung by Duke Moosekian
   What Am I Doing Here?*
      Sung by Ron McLarty
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#2107. COP-A-FEELIAC                11/07/90
 
starring
   James B. Sikking as Lt. Howard Hill Street Blues Hunter
      (uncredited cameo)
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   CCH Pounder as DA Willa Phelan
   Duke Moosekian as Kevin
   Pat McCormick as The Toastmaster
   Patricia Hodges as Alice Potts
   Ralph Bruneau as Lyle Barry
   Rex Linn as Cerruto
   Mike Finnegan as Lt. Kellogg
   Marlon Archey as Sutton
   James McIntire as Phelps
   Mork Morales as Nissen
   Tony Genaro as Manny
   Christopher Kriesa as Cop
   Lou Palumbo as Cop
   Paula Venise as Valerie Gotbaum
   Eric Drew Johnson as Allen Potts
   Christian Parker as Rachel Potts
   Armando Compean as Singing Cop
   Michael Lanning as Singing Cop
   Marc Copage as Singing Cop
   Roger Freeland as Singing Cop
   Jim Gilstrap as Singing Cop
   Rick Riso as Singing Cop
   Robbyn Kirmsse as Girl Band
   Andrea Carol as Girl Band
   Elizabeth Hooker as Girl Band
   Liza Carbe as Girl Band
   Karen Childs as Girl Band
 
Written by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Roman
           and Michael Graham
Directed by Bradley Silberling
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, Ron Boustead, Harvey Estrada
 
SONGS:
   Lets Be Careful Out There
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Written by Mike Post
      Sung by Roger Freeland
   What Kind Of World Do We Live In?*
      Sung by Armando Compean, Michael Lanning, Marc Copage and
              Jim Gilstrap
   Its Not Gonna Happen Here
      Sung by Patricia Hodges
   Im OK
      Sung by Mick Murray
   Gimme A Cop
      Sung by Brenda and the Breast Monsters (Robbyn Kirmsse,
              Andrea Carol, Elizabeth Hooker, Liza Carbe and
              Karen Childs)
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11/14/90 Preempted by a Barbara Walters Special 
(vs. Hunter - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
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#2108.                              11/21/90
(vs. Circus of The Stars - NBC 
 and Perry Mason: The Case Of The Musical Murder - CBS)
 
Racism is an issue for Rose, who pushes a bigoted detective to follow
up on the shooting of a black youth; Potts, whos having second
thoughts about testifying; and Chief Kendrick, who has a few choice
slurs for the press.
 
starring
   Jimmy Smits as Victor LA Law Sifuentes
      (uncredited cameo)
   Michelle Greene as Abby LA Law Perkins
      (uncredited cameo)
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   CCH Pounder as DA Willa Phelan
   John Hancock as Judge Richard Armand
   John P. Connelly as Detective Miller
   Patricia Hodges as Alice Potts
   Tony Todd as 
   Bruce A. Young as 
   Richard Allen as 
   Gail Youngs as Janey Hollander
   Josiah Berryhill as David Hollander
   Gloria Cromwell as Dorothy Dugan
   Gilbert Lewis as Harold Poe
   Duncan Gamble as Marty
   Christopher Kriesa as Doug
   Lou Palumbo as Ted
   Clifton Powell as Cop 1
   David Labriosa as Cop 2
   Adrian Ricard as Wife
   Dawn Arnemann as Reporter 1
   Granville Ames as Reporter 2
   Tony Selznick as Reporter 3
   Kim Murdock as Reporter 4
 
featuring
   Why Lord
      Yvette Freeman
      Yvonne Williams
      Jackie Gouche
      Maxi Anderson
      Portia Griffin
      Linda Tavani
      Billie Barnum
   Why Cant A Man Be More Like A Woman
      Carmen Carter
      Terry Wood
      Mona Lisa Young
   Anybody Can Die
      Gerald Parish
 
Written by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano
           and Michael Graham
Directed by Bradley Silberling
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, Ron Boustead, Harvey Estrada
 
SONGS:
   Why Cant A Man Be More Like A Woman
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Anne Bobby, Carmen Carter, Terry Wood and Mona Lisa Young
   Why Lord
      Sung by Yvette Freeman, Yvonne Williams, Jackie Gouche,
              Maxi Anderson, Portia Griffin, Linda Tavani and Billie Barnum
   Black is Black*
      Sung by John P. Connelly
   Sleep, Little Boy*
      Sung by Larry Joshua
   Anybody Can Die
      Sung by Gerald Parish
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11/28/90 Preempted by Tube Test 
(vs. Hunter - NBC and Jake And The Fatman - CBS)
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#2109. MARITAL BLITZ                12/05/90
(opposite Hunter - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
 
The LaRusso trial gets underway, with a battle shaping up between DA
Phelan and defense attorney Weitz; Quinn and Campo clash with their
new partners; Chief Kendrick mixes it up with the press again.
 
starring
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   CCH Pounder as DA Willa Phelan
   John Hancock as Judge Richard Armand
   Diane Delano as Officer Dorothy Petrovich
   Zachary Throne as Officer Stillman
   Rex Linn as Sergeant
   William Allen Young as 
   Michael Pniewski as Foreperson
   Loretta Devine as Juror
   Tim Russ as Juror
   Diane Rodriguez as Juror
   Carolyn Rainey Lewis as Juror
   Jordan Lund as Customer 1
   David Powledge as Customer 2
   Paul Eiding as Reporter A
   Elizabeth Harmon as Reporter B
   Carlos Lacamara as Reporter 2
   Tony Selznick as Reporter 3
   Geidie Burns as Lady Driver
 
featuring
   For The Record
      Bobbi Page
      Linda Harmon
      Joe Esposito
      Joseph Pizzulo
      Reginald Burrell
      Debbie McClendo Smith
   Heroes All
      Chris Farren
      Jim Gilstrap
      Randy Crenshaw
      Robert David Hall
 
Teleplay by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano
           and Toni Graphia
Story by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Gilbert Shilton
 
Songs by Mike Post, Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz,
         Greg Edmonson, Ron Boustead, Amanda McBroom
 
SONGS:
   Heroes All
      Sung by Anne Bobby, David Gianopoulos, Chris Farren, Jim Gilstrap,
              Randy Crenshaw and Robert David Hall
   Bumpty, Bumpty
      Sung by Diane Delano
   For The Record
      Sung by Bobbi Page, Linda Harmon, Joe Esposito, Joseph Pizzulo
              Reginald Burrell, Debbie McClendo Smith, Paul Eiding and
              Elizabeth Harmon
   Quit Bitchin
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Larry Joshua
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#2110.                              12/12/90
(opposite Hunter - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
 
LaRusso takes the stand as the case goes before the jury; Quinn and
Ruskin take a stab at marital counseling; Campos new partner takes to
the streets on hooker detail; Kendrick doesnt take to Osbornes charges
that hes a racist.
 
starring
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   CCH Pounder as DA Willa Phelan
   John Hancock as Judge Richard Armand
   Tammy Amerson as Officer Jessica Walter
   Loretta Devine as Juror
   Robert F. Lyons as 
   Michael Pniewski as Foreperson
   Tim Russ as Juror
   Carl Anderson as Judge
   Penelope Windust as Therapist
   Dell Yount as Lyle Pelt
   Charles Douglass as Angry Man
   Marilyn Coleman as Angry Woman
   Peter Esfakis as ORourke
   Diane Rodriguez as Juror
   Angela Paton as Juror
   Carolyn Rainey Lewis as Juror
   Paul Eiding as Reporter 1
   Dawn Arnemann as Reporter 2
   Dee Hengstler as Stripper
 
featuring
   Your Numbers Up
      Arnold McCuller
      Phil Perry
      Lothair Eaton
      Clydene Jackson
      Sondra Baskin
      Denise Stewart
 
Teleplay by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, John Romano
           and Toni Graphia
Story by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Michael M. Robin
 
Songs by Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz, Greg Edmonson,
         Ron Boustead
 
SONGS:
   All I Ever Wanted
      Sung by Peter Onorati
   Choose Me
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Tammy Amerson and 7 female cops
   Tenderness
      Sung by Dell Yount
   Your Numbers Up
      Sung by Carl Anderson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Arnold McCuller,
              Phil Perry, Lothair Eaton, Clydene Jackson, Sondra Baskin
              and Denise Stewart
   Reasonable Doubt
      Sung by Loretta Devine, Tim Russ and Diane Rodriguez
---------------------------------------------
12/19/26 Preempted for Ted Koppel Report 
(opposite Christmas in Washington - NBC and WIOU - CBS)
---------------------------------------------
#2111. HOW DO YOU SAY GOODBYE?      12/26/90
 
starring
   William Thomas, Jr. as Detective Donnie Potts
   Jeffrey Allan Chandler as Ray Rodbart
   Dennis Lipscomb as Sidney Weitz
   Teri Austin as  Trish Vaughn
   Matthew Laurance as Michael Weinstein
   Mitchell Laurance as Elliot Weinstein
   Steven Anderson as Al
   James O'Sullivan as Barney Rhoades
   Randy Harrington as Detective Archie Rolfe
   Zachary Throne as Officer Stillman
   Jack Kehler as Buckner
   Lenora May as Karen
   Tammy Amerson as Officer Jessica Walter
   April Grace as Detective Ann Burroughs
   Viola Kates Stimpson as Hilda
   Alvin Hammer as Elderly Man
   Rosie Malek-Yonan as Camera Assistant
   Hank Worden as Second Elderly Man
 
featuring
   I Got Somethin For You
      Donna DeLory
      Liz Constantine
      Sheryl Crow
   Clean It Up
      Alfie Silas
      Mendy Lee
      Jim Spurgin
      Luana Jackman
      Ron Boustead
      Gene Miller
      Andrea Robinson
      Ellis Hall
      Alice Sanderson
      Brock Walsh
      Fritzi Burr
      Ruth Richards
      Sheila Rogers
   Ties That Bind
      David McClauren
      Lawrence Streicher
      Armando Compean
      Michael Lanning
      Tom Harriman
      Marc Copage
   Well Ride Again
      Queen Yahna
 
Teleplay by William M. Finkelstein, John Romano and Toni Graphia
Story by Steven Bochco, William M. Finkelstein, and John Romano
Directed by Fred Gerber
 
Songs by Stephen Geyer, Brock Walsh, Donald Markowitz, Greg Edmonson, and 
         Amanda McBroom
 
SONGS:
   I Got Somethin For You
      Sung by Tammy Amerson, Donna DeLory, Liz Constantine and Sheryl Crow
   How Do You Say Goodbye?
      Sung by Anne Bobby
   Clean It Up
      Sung by Barbara Bosson, Alfie Silas, Mendy Lee, Jim Spurgin,
              Luana Jackman, Ron Boustead, Gene Miller, Andrea Robinson,
              Ellis Hall, Alice Sanderson, Brock Walsh, Fritzi Burr,
              Ruth Richards and Sheila Rogers
   Ties That Bind
      Sung by Peter Onorati, David McClauren, Lawrence Streicher,
              Armando Compean, Michael Lanning, Tom Harriman and
              Marc Copage
   Well Ride Again
   (also played over the closing credits)
      Sung by Queen Yahna, Anne Bobby, Barbara Bosson, Ronny Cox,
              Vondie Curtis-Hall, David Gianopoulos, Larry Joshua,
              Paul McCrane, James McDaniel, Ron McLarty, Mick Murray and
              Peter Onorati
---------------------------------------------
* Unofficial song title
---------------------------------------------
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
 
MAGAZINES
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Title: Bit Of A Bochco Job
Author: Sean Macauley
Journal: Punch, v. 300, Issue 7863, 10-09-91, p. 36-37
Notes: Comparative review of COP ROCK
 
Title: Steven Bochco: Taking Risks With Television
Author: Anonymous
Journal: Broadcasting, Vol. 120, Issue 18, 05-06-91, p. 25-28+
Notes: Bochco discusses the process of producing COP ROCK
 
Title: CAD on COP ROCK
Author: John Huntington
Journal: Theatre Crafts, Vol. 24, Issue 10, 12-90, p. 8
Notes: Production designer Jeffrey L. Goldstein used AutoCAD to develop 
       designs for COP ROCK
 
Title: Review: COP ROCK
Author: Robert MacKenzie
Journal: TV Guide, Vol. 38, Issue 44, 11-03-90, p. 48
Notes: Unfavorable review of COP ROCK
 
Title: Crit Rock
Author: Mim Udovitch
Journal: Village Voice, Vol. 35, Issue 43, 10-23-90, p. 49
Notes: Unfavorable review of COP ROCK
 
Title: Sing, Sing - Bang, Bang
Author: Timothy Carlson
Journal: TV Guide, Vol. 38, Issue 42, p. 4 - 7
Notes: The people who make the music on COP ROCK
 
Title: Check It Out
Author: Thomas H. Stahel
Journal: America, Vol. 163, Issue 9, 10-06-90, p. 226-227
Notes: The 1990 Fall Season reviewed, including COP ROCK
 
Title: ABC Looks To Radio To Promote Fall TV Season
Author: Reed E. Bunzel
Journal: Broadcasting, Vol. 119, Issue 14, 10-01-90, p. 44 - 45
Notes: ABC is using radio to promote COP ROCK (and China Beach and Twin Peaks)
 
Title: Any Wednesday
Author: John Leonard
Journal: New York, Vol. 23, Issue 38, 10-01-90, p. 61 - 62
Notes: Comparative reviews of several shows, including COP ROCK
 
Title: Picks and Pans: Tube - COP ROCK
Author: David Hiltbrand
Journal: People Weekly, Vol. 34, Issue 13, 10-01-90, p. 10
Notes: Mixed review
 
Title: Heeeeeres Jesse!
Author: Ron Powers
Journal: GQ: Gentlemans Quarterly, Vol. 60, Issue 10, 10-90, p. 138-142
Notes: Comparative review of COP ROCK and The Jesse Jackson Show
 
Title: Cop On the Rock Beat
Author: Melinda Newman
Journal: Billboard, Vol. 102, Issue 39, 09-29-90, p. 60
Notes: Article on COP ROCK
 
Title: Television
Author: John Leonard
Journal: New York, Vol. 23, Issue 35, 09-10-90, p. 42 - 43
Notes: Favorable review of COP ROCK
 
Title: The Fall Season
Author: Stewart Weiner
Journal: Los Angeles Magazine, Vol. 35, Issue 9, 09-90, p. 174, 176+
Notes: Review of several new series, including COP ROCK
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NEWSPAPERS
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Title: ABC Cancels COP ROCK
Newspaper: The New York Times, Late Edition, 11-13-90, Section C, p. 17
Notes: ABC cancels Bochcos series
 
Title: COP ROCK Minus The Rock?
Newspaper: The New York Times, Late Edition, 10-26-90, Section C, p. 32
Notes: Rumors that ABC suggested removing the musical elements from Cop Rock
