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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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7. An interesting and true story

Reply to Paulie (Original post)

Thu Feb 21, 2013, 10:13 PM

Feb 2013

I had a number of friends in an organization to which I belonged. One, named George, was a Philly detective. Several of us were at a local diner for lunch and were discussing TV. When the topic of cop shows came up, someone asked George which one was most like his actual experiences. He said Barney Miller and that they really had detectives similar to Dietrich, Harris and Fish.

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Anyone remember Barney Miller from the 70s? [View all] Paulie Feb 2013 OP

And a theme I recognize in literally the first note! kentauros Feb 2013 #1

It was a favorite in my household lunatica Feb 2013 #2

Abe Vigoda is still alive. OriginalGeek Feb 2013 #3

It ran in reruns, early evening when I was a young adult. applegrove Feb 2013 #4

I enjoyed that show.. Stuart G Feb 2013 #5

I got seasons 1-3 at my local Half Price Books Bucky Feb 2013 #6

An interesting and true story discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2013 #7

It was a great show. Except for the disturbing episode where mucifer Feb 2013 #8

Dietrich was great!!!!! benld74 Feb 2013 #9