This was one of many great episodes of Blue. Terrific and realistic writing, acting, story line....NYPD Blue was the best TV show in the history of television.
The one thing about this episode is that it was the first episode where Dennis Franz got top billing. Previously, David Caruso or Jimmy Smits had been billed over Dennis. In my opinion, Dennis Franz should have been at the top of the cast from day one.
It was unlikely that he would've ever gotten it over Caruso, because it was believed that with Caruso's talent... the show would become a vehicle for him the way CSI Miami later would. There was also the problem of Caruso's ego, which I'm certain played a role that, as well. I do think by the time Jimmy Smits came along, however, it was evident that Sipowicz would be a huge part of the show and his seniority should've gotten him top billing at that point.
@@RogerBates7 You are right. The way network executives think, you wouldn't look at an actor like Franz and call him a leading man. He was considered a "character". From my understanding, the Sipowitz character wasn't originally supposed to survive the shooting, but the writers changed their minds. Without his character, I doubt if the series would have lasted.
@@rogerd777 100% agreed on both counts. While Dennis had credibility from Hill Street Blues, Beverly Hills Buntz and Die Hard 2, he was kind of a character actor and an ensemble guy prior to NYPD Blue. Nobody thought he would become what he did in that role. That he's stayed retired since it ended, to me, demonstrates that he doesn't think he can top what he accomplished in those 12 seasons.
@@RogerBates7 Absolutely. I think he made enough money in 12 seasons of NYPD Blue that at his age, he probably decided that he just didn't need to work anymore and enjoy life. He was 61 when Blue finished. I am 64 and retirement is way off in my future.
There were so many great actors in this series from beginning to end. There are standouts of course; Clapp, McDaniel, Smits, Turturro, Lawrence, Franz, Delany and I'm sure that I've missed a couple more. Possibly the best ensemble cast I've seen.
Money aside, I understand why he left the show. They created a good character and he played it well, but during his final season the writers didn't do it justice and failed to find a way to develop him. The obsession with Diane became downright silly.
The producers, to their credit, openly declared that they'd ruined Danny as a character and used those lessons when developing the John Clark Jr. character who replaced him in S9. Sometimes after you break eggs, you learn how to make a great omelette.
They later used Danny's death to symbolize the 9/11 attack, and it's impact on the NYPD. One of the most moving episodes of any television series, ever. Andy is probably the best character ever written, and that's saying something. #NYPDBLUELOVE
@@SHADOWS1 there was also the anthrax mailings. My brother lived in dc at the time and there was weeks/months? worth of mail just not delivered for a long time. I also believe around that time that old guy and the kid were shooting up the highways. DC residents were under attack for a long period of time, not just for one day. I was a Masshole at the time, and just the repercussions from the pos boarding the flight in Boston were massive.
@@dogkungfu8510 Sir, I am totally aware of all this. I lived & worked there myself. To include wearing gas mask responded to calls, helping people get gas because they were afraid. PEOPLE FORGOT US & THE MEDIA NEVER TALKED ABOUT US
Talk about jumping into icy water feet first! Bobby's death in the " Hearts and Souls " episode won an Emmy over " The Sopranos " pilot that year. And Schroder was shot out of a cannon the next episode. Yikes! Hard act to follow but he did as well as he could given the limitations his character was given.
That's the problem. We didn't want them to try. After John Kelly left we just had to move on and we've had to move on when Bobby died. You don't get too attached to your characters.
My only issue with Ricky Schroder, is I felt we never got to get to know his character Danny Sorensen, he wasn’t fleshed out, but I did like his character
@@fernandofernando4364 We can agree to disagree. I was a hardcore watcher from the beginning. Watched a few episodes with Rick Schroeder. Lost some of its juice. Too many character changes for me.
Yeah Rick stroller what the hell is a good casting for Danny Swanson I was pissed off when they killed in off in one year I still don't understand what the hell was the problem same to me Danny foodstate on that show least four or five years
The start of the end of a great show. I think the writers gave up on quality once lost Jimmy Smits. They should have paired Sipowicz with someone else who was already in the squad. Sorensen was dogshit
Nothing was wrong with Danny Sorensen. After Jimmy Stewart left they should have focused more on sipowicz himself and then let his partner just run secondary like Clark did.
By this point in the show it was the " Dennis Franz show " . A couple good episodes a season but it lost its juice. Simone was already enough of a thin written character ( due to caruso premature departure) but Danny wasn't very well written and his growth really went down hill as the seasons progress. I have read reports it wasn't just " family issues" but problems with milch not writing his character better and by this point milch wasn't even turning scripts in on time. Best seasons are 1-4 with some great episodes sprinkled afterwards . Best part was Franz. Seemed like all the other characters were stereotypes of some sort later on down the line.
I love Fancy and the way he protects his own.
Replacing a beloved dead colleague, sat at his desk, opposite his partner and beside his widow. Jesus...talk about your rough starts. Poor Danny.
You could feel the tension in this scene. Terrific acting in every direction.
"That's what 14 yr olds are wearing?"
"Yeah, me and all my pals"
"Actually I -- guess we're all pretty raw"
James McDaniel did a whole seminar in workplace leadership by candor,
just there.
This was one of many great episodes of Blue. Terrific and realistic writing, acting, story line....NYPD Blue was the best TV show in the history of television.
The one thing about this episode is that it was the first episode where Dennis Franz got top billing. Previously, David Caruso or Jimmy Smits had been billed over Dennis. In my opinion, Dennis Franz should have been at the top of the cast from day one.
Agreed, but there is no saying he was given top billing, he earned it.
It was unlikely that he would've ever gotten it over Caruso, because it was believed that with Caruso's talent... the show would become a vehicle for him the way CSI Miami later would. There was also the problem of Caruso's ego, which I'm certain played a role that, as well.
I do think by the time Jimmy Smits came along, however, it was evident that Sipowicz would be a huge part of the show and his seniority should've gotten him top billing at that point.
@@RogerBates7 You are right. The way network executives think, you wouldn't look at an actor like Franz and call him a leading man. He was considered a "character". From my understanding, the Sipowitz character wasn't originally supposed to survive the shooting, but the writers changed their minds. Without his character, I doubt if the series would have lasted.
@@rogerd777 100% agreed on both counts. While Dennis had credibility from Hill Street Blues, Beverly Hills Buntz and Die Hard 2, he was kind of a character actor and an ensemble guy prior to NYPD Blue. Nobody thought he would become what he did in that role. That he's stayed retired since it ended, to me, demonstrates that he doesn't think he can top what he accomplished in those 12 seasons.
@@RogerBates7 Absolutely. I think he made enough money in 12 seasons of NYPD Blue that at his age, he probably decided that he just didn't need to work anymore and enjoy life. He was 61 when Blue finished. I am 64 and retirement is way off in my future.
I don't care what anyone says ... Ricky Schroder was great casting!
Agreed. Showed another side of Rick.
Newt and Danny were both great characters. Ricky Schroder played two of my favourites.
IMO 2nd to Jimmy Smits as best partner
@@thechosenone5018 Smits was great! No doubt! But Ricky was good on this show too... and this scene was very good of his to start the show in.
Kinda like Woody replacing Coach
What a frosty start to the morning,
Taking the place of a dead detective.
There were so many great actors in this series from beginning to end. There are standouts of course; Clapp, McDaniel, Smits, Turturro, Lawrence, Franz, Delany and I'm sure that I've missed a couple more.
Possibly the best ensemble cast I've seen.
Had my doubts at first about Schroeder but he was really good with this character
Gosselaar too also stepped up from just being Zack Morris to being a legit drama actor.
Arthur is the only one who does not give him the once over. Great casting on one of the greatest series ever made.
Money aside, I understand why he left the show. They created a good character and he played it well, but during his final season the writers didn't do it justice and failed to find a way to develop him. The obsession with Diane became downright silly.
True story
The show 'jumped the shark' with JSmits release. It already was getting to be a "soap opera"
The producers, to their credit, openly declared that they'd ruined Danny as a character and used those lessons when developing the John Clark Jr. character who replaced him in S9. Sometimes after you break eggs, you learn how to make a great omelette.
Except they also did a self destructive think with Clark that was similar and just as silly.
Andy being the pit bull protecting diane. Man this show had great writers
Just a whole heap of awkwardness
They later used Danny's death to symbolize the 9/11 attack, and it's impact on the NYPD. One of the most moving episodes of any television series, ever. Andy is probably the best character ever written, and that's saying something. #NYPDBLUELOVE
I think Connie did mention that everyone is shocked about the world trade center attacks
AND THE WORLD FORGOT WHAT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S WATCH TOWERS: THE PENTAGON!!
DIDN'T HAPPEN JUST IN NY
@@SHADOWS1 there was also the anthrax mailings. My brother lived in dc at the time and there was weeks/months? worth of mail just not delivered for a long time. I also believe around that time that old guy and the kid were shooting up the highways.
DC residents were under attack for a long period of time, not just for one day.
I was a Masshole at the time, and just the repercussions from the pos boarding the flight in Boston were massive.
@@dogkungfu8510 Sir, I am totally aware of all this. I lived & worked there myself. To include wearing gas mask responded to calls, helping people get gas because they were afraid. PEOPLE FORGOT US & THE MEDIA NEVER TALKED ABOUT US
@@SHADOWS1 ✌
what a cast! no weak links.
I love the bit where sip makes a move to beat him up the stairs
Thank you so much for posting this 😊🙏🏻
Danny was like a son to Andy
chris andy said that danny was like his own son andy jr
@@jackiehammack427 both Danny and John Jr became like sons to Andy.
I really miss this show.
Like Andy's quick step at the top of the stairs.
Welcome to the squad Danny.
Talk about jumping into icy water feet first! Bobby's death in the " Hearts and Souls " episode won an Emmy over " The Sopranos " pilot that year. And Schroder was shot out of a cannon the next episode. Yikes! Hard act to follow but he did as well as he could given the limitations his character was given.
Heavy intro on your first day.
Well handled .
That's a rough sport to be in. He did well.
Talk about a cold reception.
He was no Bobby Simone.. none of his following partners were.
Rick Schroeder, Silver Spoon!
Poor Danny, no one could fill the Simone shoes. He tried, Clark tried, wasn't meant to be.
That's the problem. We didn't want them to try. After John Kelly left we just had to move on and we've had to move on when Bobby died. You don't get too attached to your characters.
@@attiepollard7847 I think we did want them to try. It was all about who Andy accepted. He didn't have the time with Danny. Clark was the son he lost.
Hill Street Spoons
They were rude to him
Grief will do that.
0:53, 3:26, 3:31 and 3:33. They never oiled that squeaky gate.
My only issue with Ricky Schroder, is I felt we never got to get to know his character Danny Sorensen, he wasn’t fleshed out, but I did like his character
Hard to do when the writers/producers were completely pre-occupied with Diane.
andy could be a prick with out trying.lol ricky schroder played his part perfectly. great casting
How long was Ricky on the show?
From late 1998 till mid 2001
"Whippany"
can anyone tell me what series and episode this is from thankyou Liam
Series 6, episode 6- “Danny Boy”
Pretty much was done with the show after Simone died. Never the same.
I disagree, great series till the end
@@fernandofernando4364 We can agree to disagree. I was a hardcore watcher from the beginning. Watched a few episodes with Rick Schroeder. Lost some of its juice. Too many character changes for me.
Yeah Rick stroller what the hell is a good casting for Danny Swanson I was pissed off when they killed in off in one year I still don't understand what the hell was the problem same to me Danny foodstate on that show least four or five years
What in the meth??
the actor chose to leave the show to spend more time with his family.
The start of the end of a great show. I think the writers gave up on quality once lost Jimmy Smits. They should have paired Sipowicz with someone else who was already in the squad. Sorensen was dogshit
Nothing was wrong with Danny Sorensen. After Jimmy Stewart left they should have focused more on sipowicz himself and then let his partner just run secondary like Clark did.
By this point in the show it was the " Dennis Franz show " . A couple good episodes a season but it lost its juice. Simone was already enough of a thin written character ( due to caruso premature departure) but Danny wasn't very well written and his growth really went down hill as the seasons progress. I have read reports it wasn't just " family issues" but problems with milch not writing his character better and by this point milch wasn't even turning scripts in on time. Best seasons are 1-4 with some great episodes sprinkled afterwards . Best part was Franz. Seemed like all the other characters were stereotypes of some sort later on down the line.
Seasons 1-4 were Like the Bulls 1995-1998
I don’t like this Rick Schroder making his first debut of NYPD Blue.
I wasnt fond of Danny but his introduction is cringey.
One of the worst TV shows in history.
If you really believe that, you're a schmuck.
@@garryberman894 So are you.
Huh? I thought this show was great. This show had a lot of depth.
You serious Victor or is this just some kind of lame conversation starter?
Then why brother watching this video?