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From the Archives: "The Real Stories Behind NYPD Blue."

"NYPD Blue" (Steven Bochco Productions) begins its new season on Tuesday. Co-creator, executive producer, and head writer of "NYPD Blue," David Milch, and Detective Bill Clark, a consultant to the show, talk about the real stories behind the drama. Clark is a former New York City homicide detective, and many of the story lines for the show come from cases he worked on. The two collaborated on the book, "True Blue: The Real Stories Behind NYPD Blue." (REBROADCAST FROM 11/1/95)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 26, 1997: Review of the television program "ER"; Interview with David Milch and Bill Clark; Interview with James McDaniel; Review of the film "The Edge."
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From the Archives: Actor James McDaniel On Race and Television.

Actor James McDaniel returns to NYPD Blue in its season premiere this Tuesday. He plays Lieutenant Arthur Fancy. McDaniel has appeared in numerous television, film, and theater productions, including the films "Strictly Business," "Malcolm X," and "Alice." McDaniel has also acted on the television shows "Kate and Allie," "Hill Street Blues," "L.A. Law," and "Civil Wars." (REBROADCAST from 12/10/96)

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Actor James McDaniel on Race and Television

The Emmy-nominated, African American actor is known as Lieutenant Arthur Fancy on NYPD Blue, the Emmy Award-winning police drama. He has appeared in numerous television, film and theater productions, including the films "Strictly Business" and"Malcolm X," and the shows "Kate and Allie," "Hill Street Blues," and "L.A. Law," and "Civil Wars."

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