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About 1984–1991 American police drama television series
Genres action, crime, police television drama
Created by Frank Lupo
Starring Bruce Davison, John Amos, Garrett Morris, Darlanne Fluegel, Lauren Lane, Charles Hallahan, Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer
Music Christopher Franke, Walter Murphy
Length 7 seasons, 153 episodes, 45 min each
Network NBC
Country United States
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