`Hill Street,' Hail and Farewell

From: The Washington Post | Date: May 12, 1987| Author: Tom Shales | Copyright information

The 146th episode of "Hill Street Blues" is called "It Ain't Over Till It's Over." Alas, it's over. The series has ceased production, the Hill Street Station set has been razed, and the actors and crew have had their final-wrap party. Now they belong to the ages. And, of course, to the reruns.

NBC will air the final episode tonight at 10 on Channel 4. "Hill Street Blues" does not go out with a bang, but hardly with a whimper either. Furillo and Davenport (Daniel J. Travanti and Vero...

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