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TV Cops Bring Escapist Drama To Each Era
Hollywood critics and creators discuss how police shows balance fantasy and realism. Columbo Mannix McCloud and others are praised for human depiction, while writers Levinson and Link recall shaping the detective myth for mass audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Columbo
Joe Mannix
Joseph
Wambaugh
Peaten
I Vision
Dennis Weaver
Marshal Dillon
Raymond Burr
San Francisco
Glenn Ford
Sam Cade
Jack
Webb
Harry Morgan
Mike Connorss
Los Angeles
William Conrad
CBS
Plump “Cannon
Baja California
British Columbia
San Mor
Levinson
Link
University of Pennsylvania
Marshall
Ellery Matt Dillon
Mike Connors
Krekor Price
Ohanian
Fresno
Calif
Bill