Man, I miss this show. Such raw emotion. Incredible acting, even by the bit players. Stupendous writers and directing. And lets not forget the camera work and lighting. Simply brilliant for so many years.
I've only been able to find season 2 on DVD. It's such a great show I haven't been able to find the rest of it??? The emotions shown for such small scenes is amazing. Saw then Andy Jr got killed and the last 30 seconds of the episode was very emotional When Andy Sr had to see his own son as one of the victims.
I love how the Andy and Connie scene harkens back to their encounter during the end of the premiere of Season 9 with her not letting him give into drinking.
I love this scene so much, especially when you consider all that Andy has gone through with the loss of his son, wife and all the dirt bag crap that he had to put up with including his inner demons.
In most US court cases, an attorney must ask to approach the witness. The obvious attempt here is to intimidate Andy by Sinclair. Hence, the rule of court.
I wouldn't call it fear. Sipowicz just knows that Sinclair is pure evil and has no boundaries whatsoever. Andy has the balls to battle him anywhere anytime. Because it's the right thing to do and on another level he gets to be a prick to Sinclair.
@@stevensmith8923 Sinclair is not 'evil'. He was Licalsi's lawyer. Sinclair is just ammoral and does anything to win a case. Frankly, I would hire someone like him if I needed a criminal defense lawyer.
Only in a television drama. Any police officer in real life who had this sort of emotional outburst in court, mild as Andy's reaction is, would soon have a long list of suspects he arrested acquitted. I think the more realistic response is the way John Clark responded on the stand when it was brought out in court he'd slept with a suspect.
In a later episode, Fraker testified that regardless of the outcome of the trial, his doctors had informed him that due to the nature of his injury, he could no longer be a police officer. I suspect he took a disability retirement, though this was not mentioned on the show.
Should have had Connie cracking up 6 ways from Sunday. "(Snickers) I'm sorry I shouldn't laugh. This is serious, you're upset, but... 'hairless rat'??? That's awesome!"
The camera movement on this show was groundbreaking (as was the show). I remember watching the first few episodes when it was originally released here in the UK. The camera movements left me a bit seasick but once I got used to the technique I realised the craftmanship. You felt as if you were a part of the drama. Excellent show, not seen anything as good since.
It’s worth remembering that Casey Siemaszko (Fraker in this role) played Jerry in Three O’Clock High in 1987. That movie gave nerds everywhere hope that one day they could beat up a bully too. This role... yeah not so much. He was a serious snake in the grass. I’ve always thought an actor who can make you really despise their character does a fantastic job. Casey nailed it with Captain Fraker.
Never seen a television program with such human characters. Even their flaws are compelling. The show along with ER during it's era or probably best we've ever seen of drama in television. Just look at where Andy started off. He was a deplorable drunk and a racist cop. Look where he was up in the end and if earned it happens over 11 years. And the way we lost Jimmy Smits on that program was about as moving as it gets. I honestly can't think of a bad character or bad storyline. Steven bochco and the other creators show us something that I hope will be around a long time just like currently there are movies from the 1930s that we have an appreciation and affection for
Pilido76 couldn’t have said it any better myself. I watched this show religiously and throughout the years I could count on 1 hand the total number of episodes I missed!
Fraker knew Andy was living with Connie, so Sinclair knew it also. I thought it was unrealistic that Sinclair never brought that up during this exchange. Could have said Rodriguez either knew about this and allowed it or should have known, breaking more rules. Then Sinclair could have used how the entire squad spent work hours interviewing the Colohan's former neighbors and empolyees during Andy and Connie's custody case, spending work time on personal business. If nothing else Sinclair would have enjoyed using the info to embarrass Andy.
While it was neat to see Sinclair again, I felt like this had kind of undermined the storyline in season 6, where a now sober Andy was able to redeem himself on the stand.
I don’t know, maybe it’s the times. There’s no telling the bad guys from the good guys these days, because it’s all about feelings and depth of character and the men doing the bad stuff have just as much to offer as the men doing the good stuff. They’re all entertaining, they’re all having fun. But really, an adulterer, carrying a grudge, drunk out of his mind, came in and shoots someone and it’s the man he shot facing charges? In this series, it happens more than it should. It’s open and shut. Impressionable minds shouldn’t be seeing this.
Not sure what the vigorous trial would be about, there was no question he shot the Lt. and was about to finish him off when he was shot. Did in the middle of the squad, with a witness who is also a detective. Justice system is garbage at times but I don't think this would be much of a trial. None of that stuff with Andy had anything to do with him trying to murder the Lt.
We'dda been jetting somewherezzzzz else, moment if she said to me "I've gotta a sitter.", other than Santini's, Zamboni's, Sammy's Cheeses or whatever the hell she said when they were leaving the court house....😉 !!!
It's the simple things in life, that are the most meaningful. Three words, that prevent a possible downward spiral, or something even worse. "I am here."
If I'm on that jury why should I have believe anything andy sipowicz says? He blackmailed a IAB officer that was investigating his lieutenant (all be on trumpet of charges) and I'm also finding out that this squad has a not good history in the department. I will try to push for lesser charges because the person who shot lieutenant Rodriguez was under emotional distress.
He doesn't take bribes, he doesn't shake people down, he's not running his own little drug and murder ring on the side and he's not bought and paid for by the Mob. He does his job, saves lives and clears cases. So yeah, he's qualified to call out dirty cops like Fraker or Haverill or Czorsy for being dirty.
I see what they did there. Last shot... she's openly armed. He's carry/conceal.. Not being political, just noticing the videography. Is that a male/female statement? Ignore me. I'm high.
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*5:20** And Connie Saves Andy From Drinking Again*
Yep totally!! He is a lucky man!!
We would like to see Sipowicz and w one of the
@@peterduquette1664 txtry us vcvf
Man, I miss this show. Such raw emotion. Incredible acting, even by the bit players. Stupendous writers and directing. And lets not forget the camera work and lighting. Simply brilliant for so many years.
Couldn't have said it better.
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and the music. just a couple of the right notes can trigger tears
And good continuity with the defense lawyer (Sinclair) who antagonized Sipowicz in the pilot
I've only been able to find season 2 on DVD. It's such a great show I haven't been able to find the rest of it??? The emotions shown for such small scenes is amazing. Saw then Andy Jr got killed and the last 30 seconds of the episode was very emotional When Andy Sr had to see his own son as one of the victims.
Dennis Franz had the Mother Meat and Potatoes role of a lifetime and he did it bigtime justice.
Kids...this was masterful tv storytelling.
As I get older, NYPD Blue gets better and better!
"Hairless rat" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
How did Connie not burst into laughing at that???
Lots of good cop shows - lots of bad ones. Lots of good portrayals of cops in cop shows. Dennis Franz’ did it in a way untouched by anyone else.
Two excellent actors going head to head. Loved this. Thanks for the video.
I love how the Andy and Connie scene harkens back to their encounter during the end of the premiere of Season 9 with her not letting him give into drinking.
Yep!
Excellent acting. I love Dennis Franz and miss him. I wish Dennis and his family a great retirement he more than earned it.
Franz is among the best of actors, so real.
I love this scene so much, especially when you consider all that Andy has gone through with the loss of his son, wife and all the dirt bag crap that he had to put up with including his inner demons.
and the deaths of two partners.
@@warblerab2955 And the exile of his first, at the end of season one.
I wish that before the series was over, they would have had an episode where Sipwicz was finally allowed some sort of revenge on Sinclair.
Yeah like arresting for illegal crimes of his own lol
Best Cop Show EVER
The actor was playing "Chicawgo" on a show about NYC, and as a former resident of the City that Works, I thoroughly approve.
In most US court cases, an attorney must ask to approach the witness. The obvious attempt here is to intimidate Andy by Sinclair. Hence, the rule of court.
It's a common thing in fiction for characters to enter the well without first asking permission from the judge.
Loved this program still do
Dennis Franz is such a great actor, it's ironic that 'Sipowicz' can't just _act_ like the Attorney doesn't bother him! Lol
Andy should give Sinclair the beep beep
“Thank you detective “. Priceless
Sinclair is the only person on the whole show that Sipowicz is afraid of.
I wouldn't call it fear. Sipowicz just knows that Sinclair is pure evil and has no boundaries whatsoever. Andy has the balls to battle him anywhere anytime. Because it's the right thing to do and on another level he gets to be a prick to Sinclair.
@@stevensmith8923 Sinclair is not 'evil'. He was Licalsi's lawyer. Sinclair is just ammoral and does anything to win a case. Frankly, I would hire someone like him if I needed a criminal defense lawyer.
@@YD-uq5fi you're right about hiring Sinclair if you're in a spot
Captain Fraker’s lawyer (Mr. Sinclair, Esq.) always gets cast as an asshole in everything he does. Very convincing.
Only in a television drama. Any police officer in real life who had this sort of emotional outburst in court, mild as Andy's reaction is, would soon have a long list of suspects he arrested acquitted. I think the more realistic response is the way John Clark responded on the stand when it was brought out in court he'd slept with a suspect.
The judge should have given Sinclair a contempt citation
Fraker getting away with attempting to kill Tony is still baffling.
I didn't see this episode, I'm guessing fraker lost his job?
In a later episode, Fraker testified that regardless of the outcome of the trial, his doctors had informed him that due to the nature of his injury, he could no longer be a police officer. I suspect he took a disability retirement, though this was not mentioned on the show.
@@dins5066 He was off the force and tending bar.
"Hairless Rat"....I just spit my coke on my screen.....lol. Give 'em hell, Andy.
Should have had Connie cracking up 6 ways from Sunday.
"(Snickers) I'm sorry I shouldn't laugh. This is serious, you're upset, but... 'hairless rat'??? That's awesome!"
From Sipowicz to Buntz to the slightly comical Carmine Lorenzo. Dennis Franz was born to play a cop.
The camera movement on this show was groundbreaking (as was the show). I remember watching the first few episodes when it was originally released here in the UK. The camera movements left me a bit seasick but once I got used to the technique I realised the craftmanship. You felt as if you were a part of the drama. Excellent show, not seen anything as good since.
Would you really want Valerie Haywood to be your lawyer, if your opponent had Sinclair?
Best Police show of all times.
Way more exposition than I've ever seen in any actual trial. I guess its adds to the dramatic component of the show
Sinclair is as good as a defense attorney as Sipowicz is a detective. That's what makes him a great opponent.
It’s worth remembering that Casey Siemaszko (Fraker in this role) played Jerry in Three O’Clock High in 1987. That movie gave nerds everywhere hope that one day they could beat up a bully too.
This role... yeah not so much. He was a serious snake in the grass. I’ve always thought an actor who can make you really despise their character does a fantastic job. Casey nailed it with Captain Fraker.
Best thing about this show is that it suspends reality, for example, someone that looks like andy could never get a hot blonde chick in real life.
Andy is a Vietnam Veteran just like myself.
Never seen a television program with such human characters. Even their flaws are compelling. The show along with ER during it's era or probably best we've ever seen of drama in television. Just look at where Andy started off. He was a deplorable drunk and a racist cop. Look where he was up in the end and if earned it happens over 11 years. And the way we lost Jimmy Smits on that program was about as moving as it gets. I honestly can't think of a bad character or bad storyline. Steven bochco and the other creators show us something that I hope will be around a long time just like currently there are movies from the 1930s that we have an appreciation and affection for
Pilido76 couldn’t have said it any better myself. I watched this show religiously and throughout the years I could count on 1 hand the total number of episodes I missed!
Charlotte Ross had an amazing body 😍😍😍
Fraker knew Andy was living with Connie, so Sinclair knew it also. I thought it was unrealistic that Sinclair never brought that up during this exchange. Could have said Rodriguez either knew about this and allowed it or should have known, breaking more rules. Then Sinclair could have used how the entire squad spent work hours interviewing the Colohan's former neighbors and empolyees during Andy and Connie's custody case, spending work time on personal business. If nothing else Sinclair would have enjoyed using the info to embarrass Andy.
Andy can be really well-spoken at times
Well done on that Judge for putting Baldy in his place..
He's lucky that his license didn't get suspended.
I hope you include Jerry Martens' testimony on the stand
absolutely! in a few days
Chicagoan’s always play the best NYPD Officers.
Is that a faaact?
Andy sure was lucky meeting great Ladys
They should have made Richard Tyson the judge.
That would've been awesome! 😂😂😂
Three O'Clock High represent.
All the cast of NB was superlative !!!!
Guy couldn’t take a leak without violating Miranda.
I've got to buy all the seasons when they are available.
"if you wernt here id be in a bar right now"..deep
While it was neat to see Sinclair again, I felt like this had kind of undermined the storyline in season 6, where a now sober Andy was able to redeem himself on the stand.
Andy on the stand (0:37) accusing someone else of " behaving like a hot head " that makes me laugh a bit - because that's his normal m.o.
Right, but he would know one, when he sees one! LOL.
3:48 your getting your revenge now lol
nothing.... and i mean *nothing* beats a _good woman_
I don’t know, maybe it’s the times. There’s no telling the bad guys from the good guys these days, because it’s all about feelings and depth of character and the men doing the bad stuff have just as much to offer as the men doing the good stuff. They’re all entertaining, they’re all having fun. But really, an adulterer, carrying a grudge, drunk out of his mind, came in and shoots someone and it’s the man he shot facing charges? In this series, it happens more than it should. It’s open and shut. Impressionable minds shouldn’t be seeing this.
Great scene.
Connie was a looker.
Way too much hearsay.
Most people most of the time hate defense lawyers. Also most people most of the time are completely against presumption of innocence & due process.
Was I not interview last 5 minutes too
Sinclair skum bag lawyer
I swear that defense attorney eats raw meat 🍖 that was brutal!!!
Andy is a stud!
5:22 Connie!👏
The only thing idiotic Sinclair has proven is Andy's loyalty to Lieutenant Rodriguez.
How the hell did Fraker get acquitted? Or is Sinclair really that good, that he can get anyone out of anything?
In my best “you’re cousin from Boston voice” Connie is a total smoke show
I loved this show, however him getting Sharon Lawrence and then this happens? Stretched credibility pretty far.
Smoke Show is thoroughly deserved. Clever tag as well. SMOKE SHOW👍
@@kirklenagh3095 My thoughts exactly!
Charlotte Ross is the GREATEST !!
Not sure what the vigorous trial would be about, there was no question he shot the Lt. and was about to finish him off when he was shot. Did in the middle of the squad, with a witness who is also a detective. Justice system is garbage at times but I don't think this would be much of a trial. None of that stuff with Andy had anything to do with him trying to murder the Lt.
Fraser v Orange School District
We'dda been jetting somewherezzzzz else, moment if she said to me "I've gotta a sitter.", other than Santini's, Zamboni's, Sammy's Cheeses or whatever the hell she said when they were leaving the court house....😉 !!!
Early thirties, beautiful, packing heat, big daddy issues? Yeah, I'll have one just like her.
When very attractive women go for very unattractive men because they are very good people, I am reminded how we are so often so shallow.
Sinclair!
He is a good ass lawyer though
Not many white men can pull off the bald look, but Daniel Benzali can.
It's the simple things in life, that are the most meaningful. Three words, that prevent a possible downward spiral, or something even worse.
"I am here."
If I'm on that jury why should I have believe anything andy sipowicz says? He blackmailed a IAB officer that was investigating his lieutenant (all be on trumpet of charges) and I'm also finding out that this squad has a not good history in the department. I will try to push for lesser charges because the person who shot lieutenant Rodriguez was under emotional distress.
Call my Bacon Bowl 1982 quarterback police liaison gray Junior High Tacoma Washington look it up they look identical go Andy
Its an irrefutable fact that a fair trial is a myth
NAAXP
I didn't know that
They were 💏💏💏💏💏💏💏💏💏💏
Sipowicz must be made to pay for his past sins!
🤣🤣🤣
This is just great. Sipowitz calling someone a dirty cop, when hardly a single episode goes by where he doesn't seriously violates someone's rights.
Boo hoo!
He doesn't take bribes, he doesn't shake people down, he's not running his own little drug and murder ring on the side and he's not bought and paid for by the Mob. He does his job, saves lives and clears cases. So yeah, he's qualified to call out dirty cops like Fraker or Haverill or Czorsy for being dirty.
Clearly you didn’t watch the show
Andy doesn't shoot fellow cop's for getting found out.
The ny accent 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
I see what they did there. Last shot... she's openly armed. He's carry/conceal..
Not being political, just noticing the videography. Is that a male/female statement? Ignore me. I'm high.
Your ignored. People seeing things that are not there.
You're high? Me too! That is so freaky, two of us being high at the same time. Wow.