"Homicide: Life on the Street" (1993) TV series 1993-1999

Creator:

Paul Attanasio

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

31 January 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

A police homicide investigation unit investigates violent crimes in the city of Baltimore.

Plot Keywords:

Police | Baltimore Maryland | Murder | Police Detective | Based On Book

Awards:

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 19 wins & 50 nominations

Cast

Richard Belzer	...	Det. John Munch / ... (122 episodes, 1993-1999)
Clark Johnson	...	Det. Meldrick Lewis (122 episodes, 1993-1999)
Yaphet Kotto	...	Lt. Al Giardello (122 episodes, 1993-1999)
Kyle Secor	...	Det. Tim Bayliss (122 episodes, 1993-1999)
Andre Braugher	...	Det. Frank Pembleton (100 episodes, 1993-1998)
Michael Ahl	...	Officer Phatt / ... (88 episodes, 1994-1998)
Melissa Leo	...	Det. Sgt. Kay Howard / ... (77 episodes, 1993-1997)
Reed Diamond	...	Det. Mike Kellerman / ... (69 episodes, 1995-1998)
Sharon Ziman	...	Naomi (49 episodes, 1993-1999)

Also Known As:

Homicide (USA) (informal short title)

Runtime:

60 min (122 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2007) | Australia:M | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Company:

Baltimore Pictures

Trivia:

Barry Levinson wanted Richard Belzer as Munch after hearing him on "The Howard Stern Radio Show". NBC suggested Jason Priestley but Levinson refused. Belzer was the last cast member to be hired.

Quotes:

Det. Frank Pembleton: Life would be perfect, if it was just kids and dogs.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Seinfeld: The Pilot (#4.23)" (1993)

It's Too Bad That It's Gone!!

The reason this fine show was canceled was due to much of the public. Most people were unable to properly digest the great substance of this show. There is an extreme difference in reading a book of substance such as "In Cold Blood", by Truman Capote, and reading a frivolous, coffee table book such as "Sex" by Madonna. Likewise, there is a difference between watching a program like "Homicide" and watching a program like "The A-Team". The show was so deep, people didn't watch.

The characters were outstanding. It's always good to watch excellent drama in which characters have strengths and weaknesses. Their weaknesses were were emphasized greatly to show realism. Naturally, the stories were great.

Another thing I miss was the crossover between "Homicide" and "Law and Order". These shows retained their individual styles while bringing the characters together so nicely.

It's too bad that it's gone.