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This is a list of characters from the NBC police drama ''Hill Street Blues.'' ==Main characters== Officers are listed by the rank they held at first appearance on the program; some officers later held higher ranks. ;Captain Francis Xavier "Frank" Furillo (Daniel J. Travanti, 1981–87) Furillo is in charge of the Hill Street Precinct and the focus of most episodes. He is honest and capable, though some of his colleagues find him somewhat superior in attitude. Furillo joined the police force in 1964 and was a Lieutenant at Division prior to his promotion to Captain. Though he was the protege of Police Chief-to-be Daniels, Furillo often disagrees with Daniels on policy and generally has little respect for him. Frank is divorced from Fay Furillo, though he tolerates her regular tirades and helps her out as if they were still married. His relationship with Joyce Davenport, whom he affectionately calls "Counselor", is at first secret; by the end of Season 3, they are married. The majority of episodes end with them in bed, reviewing the events of the day. While on duty, Frank almost never appears in anything but a three-piece suit; one episode, ''Bald Ambition'', has his colleagues astounded by his wearing of a blazer. In the first season, Frank is revealed to be a recovering alcoholic. ;Joyce Davenport (Veronica Hamel, 1981–87) Davenport works mainly as a public defender (though she was an Assistant District Attorney for five months in Season 5) and is an extremely successful and well-respected attorney. She is in a relationship with Capt. Furillo, who she refers to as "Pizza Man" as a term of endearment (she first used the term on screen in Season 1, Episode 2). They originally met during a court trial, when Furillo was a recently divorced Lieutenant; their first date was to a (free) classical music concert, followed by pizza. Though the relationship is initially hidden, Davenport reveals the relationship in Season 2, and they are married near the end of Season 3. They have no children, as she is unable to bear children (to the dismay of Furillo's mother). ;Sgt. Philip Freemason "Phil" Esterhaus (Michael Conrad, 1981–84) Esterhaus is the Desk Sergeant, in charge of the uniformed officers, and is rarely seen outside of the station house. Each show opens with "Roll Call", Esterhaus's morning briefing, which always ends with his catchphrase, "Let's be careful out there." His speech is filled with complex syntax and numerous synonyms. He passed the lieutenant examination four times, but never advanced in rank - three times due to budget limitations, and the fourth without explanation. Despite, or perhaps because of, his professional and fatherly demeanor, he is pursued by numerous women. He is a divorcee, and nearly marries his 18-year-old girlfriend at the end of Season 1, until the appearance of his paramour Grace Gardner causes him to faint and call off the marriage. Three seasons later, Esterhaus dies during a romantic tryst with Grace Gardner; this served to cover for Michael Conrad's death due to urethral cancer on November 22, 1983. ;Detective (later Lieutenant) Michael "Mick" Belker (Bruce Weitz, 1981–87) An extremely capable undercover detective. He is small in stature but strong, wiry, and very fast. He is Jewish and often poses undercover as a Hasidic Jew. Belker likes to growl and to bite suspects; he revealed that his father, a tailor who was also short of stature, tended to bite people during fights. Belker addresses friends and foes alike with insults such as "dog breath" or "hair bag", and will threaten them with violence (for example, to "rip out their kidneys") to keep them in line. (His seldom-mentioned sister, Luana, shares the same style of speech.) Originally a loner, Belker weds Officer Robin Tataglia in Season 6, and they have a son, whom they name Philip after Sergeant Esterhaus. Belker suffers the death of both his father (Season 3) and his beloved mother Rose (Season 6) during the course of the series. ;Sgt. (later Lieutenant) Henry Goldblume (Joe Spano, 1981–87) Goldblume is often in charge of negotiating in hostage situations. In the early years especially, he is at odds with Howard Hunter, whose distinctly right-wing view of the world contrasts with his own. He is often the confidant of Captain Furillo, to the irritation of Lieutenant Calletano. He joined the police force in 1969 and was stationed at Jefferson Heights prior to his transfer to Hill Street. Though somewhat meek early on (emphasized by his wearing of a bow tie and his reluctance to draw his gun), he became more self-confident as the series progressed. At the beginning of the series, he is married with three children; however, after he is shot during an undercover operation, his wife—who did not want him working undercover—divorces him. In Season Four, Goldblume acted as Fay Furillo's labor coach, and briefly became her lover. He later fell head-over-heels for the wealthy widow of a mob boss, only to witness her cold-blooded murder during a dinner date. He had aspirations to become a writer during high school, and is convinced to write his memoirs in Season Seven following the tragic death of a former high school friend, who was also an aspiring writer. ;Officer Robert Eugene "Bobby" Hill (Michael Warren, 1981–87) Renko's partner, generally well-meaning and good-hearted. Previously stationed at Jefferson Heights. A trained boxer, he twice won Golden Gloves championships and also twice won the Metro Police Middleweight Championship, though his attempt to win a third middleweight championship ended when he was knocked out with one punch in the final match. He is briefly the vice-president of the Black Officers' Coalition. In Season 4, he wins $100,000 in the lottery and promptly loses almost all of it gambling. Unlike his partner, Hill does not aspire to plainclothes work. However, they are fiercely loyal to each other—though this is occasionally tested, as in the aftermath of their nearly fatal shooting in Season 1. ;Officer Andrew J. "Andy" Renko (Charles Haid, 1981–87) Partners with Bobby Hill, who calls him "Cowboy", even though he was born in New Jersey and had "never been west of Chicago in my life." He speaks with a Southern accent and rides a motorcycle when he's not in a squad car. He favors country music and, in the early seasons, was often shown wearing a Waylon Jennings baseball cap. He is known for his semi-serious braggadocio and cannot leave for his shift without his "morning sit-down" in the lavatory. Despite the occasional facetious racial comment, he considers Bobby Hill his closest friend and soulmate. He often addresses him as "Bobby Hill," rather than just Bobby. Renko aspires to become a detective, and has taken college courses towards that goal. In Season 4, he marries the former Daryl Ann McConnicke, and together they have a daughter, Laura Ann; unfortunately, the marriage collapses after affairs on both sides in Season 7. ;Sergeant/Lieutenant Howard Hunter (James B. Sikking, 1981–87) In charge of the Emergency Action Team, Hunter loves to postulate and theorize about the degeneration of society. A decorated Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War, Hunter tends to speak in an overly complex manner similar to Sergeant Esterhaus. Though a capable officer and an expert in weaponry, his handling of inanimate objects often results in comic situations, and his attempts to acquire sophisticated weaponry (such as the PANDA "urban tank") often fail spectacularly and only serve to hinder his career ambitions (one such incident directly resulted in him being placed dead last on the captaincy list). Despite these mishaps, Hunter is held in high regard by almost everyone at Hill Street. He rarely sees eye to eye with Captain Furillo, though he is bound by his loyalty to his superiors. Often he has tried to find female companionship, but he has never been able to keep a steady significant other. He joined the police department directly following his service in Vietnam, wearing badge 1146 in the Midtown Precinct; while there, he was compelled to serve as a bagman for dishonest officers, and the later revelation of that activity embarrassed Hunter to the point of attempting suicide. Initially a Sergeant, he is promoted to Lieutenant in Season 1. In Season 7, Hunter shows questionable judgement in a fatal off-duty shooting and is demoted to Sergeant (becoming the new Desk Sergeant, and ending his Roll Call with a succinct "dismissed") before eventually being restored to Lieutenant and command of the EAT. ;Officer, later Sgt. Lucille "Lucy" Bates (Betty Thomas, 1981–87) For much of the series, the sole female officer who is given story lines. An effective officer, she occasionally finds conflicts of conscience in her work. Though she tries to be "one of the boys," she is at times highly judgmental of her colleagues. Lucy is usually partnered with Joe Coffey, though they have somewhat of a love-hate relationship. After a brief stint as Desk Sergeant in Season 4 following the death of Esterhaus, she returned to motor patrol with the arrival of Sergeant Jablonski; she also assumed Desk Sergeant duties during emergencies and following the reinstatement of Hunter's lieutenancy near the end of the series. She eventually adopts a child, Fabian, the biological son of a drug-addicted mother. ;Detective John D. "J.D." LaRue (Kiel Martin, 1981–87) A talented undercover officer whose great skills as a detective are constantly marred by his drinking, his womanizing, and his get-rich-quick schemes (such as "Saloondromat"—a bar and laundry—and his promotion of narcoleptic comic Vic Hitler). His recurrent battles with alcoholism have put him at odds with recovering alcoholic Captain Furillo, to the extent that Furillo nearly had LaRue dismissed from the police force for arriving to an undercover operation inebriated. Though his sobriety remains in check, he cannot resist scams, even after close brushes with Internal Affairs. LaRue is an inveterate practical joker, often targeting Hunter's paramilitary escapades. He regularly hurls insults at Belker. ;Detective Neal Washington (Taurean Blacque, 1981–87) A former football player whose career ended due to a knee injury, Washington is the frequent partner of LaRue. He is a very good undercover officer, respected by his captain. Though Washington admits that he learned almost "everything I know" about undercover from LaRue, LaRue's drinking, schemes, and libido cause him no end of trouble (even having to remind LaRue on several occasions about the penalties for statutory rape). Neal's trademarks are a toothpick in the side of his mouth and a habit of referring to everyone as "babe". His nickname for his partner is "Lover." When frustrated by LaRue, he usually turns his head and mutters "Ohh, maaaaann..." He develops a promising relationship with a young woman during the sixth season, only to be shot in the back by her pre-teen son during an argument. ;Lt. Ray Calletano (Rene Enriquez, 1981–86) Colombian-born, but a naturalized American citizen and former Marine, Calletano serves as Furillo's "right-hand man" (and Chief Daniels has recognized him as such). His fluency in Spanish often comes in handy, especially in dealing with Hispanic youth gangs such as the Diablos. Though he has reached the high rank of lieutenant, Ray's leadership abilities are sometimes called into question (even by Furillo himself), and Ray is jealous of the attention lavished by Furillo on Henry Goldblume. When he is eventually promoted to Captain of the Polk Avenue Precinct, his leadership problems follow him, and an explosion of racial tensions at Polk Avenue result in him being relieved of command and made an advisor to Chief Daniels. Ray often has uneasy conversations with Howard Hunter, the latter of whom uses occasional Spanish words to ingratiate himself to Ray. By the end of the series, Ray has resigned from the police and is instead providing Spanish-language training to the police. ;Officer Joe Coffey (Ed Marinaro, 1981–86) A patrol officer who is partnered with Lucy Bates. Lucy is attracted to Joe, but is in constant judgment of his off-duty lifestyle, which she considers to be that of a "lounge lizard." Joe, a Vietnam veteran, is well-liked by his colleagues. Because of his large stature, he is usually the one chosen to break down doors when necessary. Coffey holds the unusual distinction of being killed twice during the course of the series; his first death was changed into a severe injury when the producers decided to make Coffey's character Bates' regular partner. ;Fay Furillo (Barbara Bosson, 1981–86) Frank's ex-wife. In early seasons, she made frequent visits to the precinct house to harangue Frank about things such as alimony, child support, and the exploits of their son, Frank Junior. As the series progressed, she became less shrill and developed new life interests; she also became pregnant by Judge Paul Grogan and delivered a baby girl. She later became romantically involved with Goldblume and, to a lesser extent, Detective Garabaldi. In his excited moments, when he is defending his ex-wife to a third party, Furillo will occasionally slip and refer to Fay as his wife. Her screen time was dramatically reduced, and ultimately eliminated without fanfare, during the sixth season. ;Sgt. Stanislaus "Stan"/"Stosh" Jablonski (Robert Prosky, 1984–87) An "old school" cop who takes over from Sgt. Esterhaus after the latter's death. He is transferred from Polk Avenue after a physical altercation with a female officer, supplanting Bates as Desk Sergeant in the process. Well-respected by the men, though he does not inspire the emotional bond that Phil had. Lives alone expect for his dog, Blackie. Instead of urging his officers to "be careful out there," he encourages his people to "do it to them before they do it to us"; in Season 6, this is tempered to "They're getting away out there!" His angina progresses to a heart attack early in Season 7, requiring coronary artery bypass surgery and forcing him into retirement. Post-retirement, he continues to spend time with his former colleagues during their off duty hours, and occasionally provides assistance when the opportunity arises. ;Detective Harry Garibaldi (Ken Olin, 1984–85) A transferee from the Midtown Precinct, Garibaldi is willing to bend rules to make a bust. He spends his nights in law school classes, juggling his schedules so that he can complete law school in four years. Partners with Detective Mayo. Fatally stabbed in Season 6 while heavily in debt to loan sharks from gambling losses. ;Detective Patricia "Patsy" Mayo (Mimi Kuzyk, 1984–85) Much more "by the book" than her partner, Detective Garibaldi, and very defensive of her police practices. Made advances on the married Captain Furillo, who politely declined a romantic relationship. Chief Daniels became infatuated with her in Season 5 after reviewing a videotape of her being undressed by a predatory dentist; when Mayo rebuffed his advances, Daniels tried to have her kicked off the force, until Furillo intervened. Returned to Midtown at the beginning of Season 6. ;Lt. Norman "Guido" Buntz (Dennis Franz, 1985–87) Buntz is an effective officer and an excellent marksman, but he often cuts corners and uses questionable tactics. His manner is loud and full of as much profanity as television would allow at the time. On his first day on the Hill, he convinces a captain in another precinct to retire so that Ray can take his captaincy and leave and he, Buntz, can function more effectively in his new precinct. Buntz develops an uneasy relationship with Sid the Snitch. Due to his aggressive style, Buntz is frequently the target of internal investigations; in one case, a corrupt Internal Affairs investigator sets Buntz up, using Buntz's record to make the set-up appear real. In the last episode, he punches Chief Daniels - who had been publicly calling for his dismissal - in the face. Disgraced and unemployed, he moves to Beverly Hills, California with Sid and becomes a private investigator - the premise of the short-lived spin-off Beverly Hills Buntz. Buntz is very similar in character to Franz's previous character on ''Hill Street Blues'', corrupt Detective Sal Benedetto of Midtown Vice. ;Officer Patrick Flaherty (Robert Clohessy, 1986–87) Transfers to Hill Street in Season 7. Turned in his partner, an old friend of Lieutenant Buntz, earning his enmity. Romantically linked with Sgt. Bates and, later, Grace Gardner. ;Officer Tina Russo (Megan Gallagher, 1986–87) Transfers to Hill Street in Season 7. Works undercover and is accused of exchanging sexual favors for information. Mentored by Belker. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of Hill Street Blues characters」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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