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From: rjw@ptsfc.UUCP (Rod Williams)
Newsgroups: net.tv
Subject: Bochco Quits Hill Street Blues
Message-ID: <357@ptsfc.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 21-Mar-85 15:51:40 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 21 15:51:40 1985
Date-Received: Sat, 23-Mar-85 01:20:14 EST
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Organization: Pacific Bell, San Francisco
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Some disturbing news from the Associated Press, printed in the
San Francisco Chronicle (3/21/85):

    Steven Bochco, co-creator of NBC's "Hill Street Blues" and the
    man who guided the police show to an unprecedented 25 Emmy
    awards, said yesterday he is leaving the show after being asked
    to resign as producer by MTM Enterprises.

    "I'm leaving the show and MTM as soon as I complete this season,"
    said Bochco. "I was asked to leave by MTM. I don't know the
    reason. You'll have to ask them."

    There was no comment from MTM Enterprises. There was no comment
    from NBC.

    The Buffalo News, which first reported Bochco is leaving, said the
    direction of the show will be taken over next season by Jeffrey
    Lewis, David Milch, and Gregory Hoblit, all part of the present
    production team.

    The newspaper speculated that "Hill Street Blues," which has
    declined in the ratings amid charges of stagnation, may replace
    some of its characters. The award-winning series has had few cast
    changes since its premiere in 1981.
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