He turned TV upside down: Steven Bochco's edgy spin on cops and how 'NYPD Blue' was nearly derailed
by Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times
Apr 02, 2018
3 minutes
Steven Bochco knew he was in hot water. Religious leaders, ABC network affiliates and even some network executives were taking a strong stand against his new drama - a cop show armed with nudity, coarse language, violence and a raw edge that was just not allowed on network television.
The series was "NYPD Blue," and even Bochco's reputation as a guiding force behind quality hits such as "Hill Street Blues" and "L.A. Law" for rival NBC offered little
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