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Hill Street Blues
S4.E16
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Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow

  • Episode aired Feb 16, 1984
  • TV-14
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
113
YOUR RATING
Rod Gist and Michael Warren in Hill Street Blues (1981)
CrimeDramaMystery

A nervous Lucy Bates takes over as roll call sergeant and finds she has to 'earn' the podium. Whitney Barnes' pimp turns himself in, only to be confronted by a professional hit man inside th... Read allA nervous Lucy Bates takes over as roll call sergeant and finds she has to 'earn' the podium. Whitney Barnes' pimp turns himself in, only to be confronted by a professional hit man inside the Hill precinct. Frank honors Phil's last wishes by scattering his ashes on the Hill in an... Read allA nervous Lucy Bates takes over as roll call sergeant and finds she has to 'earn' the podium. Whitney Barnes' pimp turns himself in, only to be confronted by a professional hit man inside the Hill precinct. Frank honors Phil's last wishes by scattering his ashes on the Hill in an informal ceremony attended by most of the day shift.

  • Director
    • Gregory Hoblit
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Lewis
    • Michael I. Wagner
    • David Milch
  • Stars
    • Daniel J. Travanti
    • Michael Conrad
    • Michael Warren
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    113
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregory Hoblit
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Lewis
      • Michael I. Wagner
      • David Milch
    • Stars
      • Daniel J. Travanti
      • Michael Conrad
      • Michael Warren
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast48

    Daniel J. Travanti
    Daniel J. Travanti
    • Capt. Frank Furillo
    Michael Conrad
    Michael Conrad
    • Sgt. Phil Esterhaus
    • (credit only)
    Michael Warren
    Michael Warren
    • Officer Bobby Hill
    Bruce Weitz
    Bruce Weitz
    • Sgt. Mick Belker
    James B. Sikking
    James B. Sikking
    • Lt. Howard Hunter
    • (as James Sikking)
    Joe Spano
    Joe Spano
    • Lt. Henry Goldblume
    Barbara Bosson
    Barbara Bosson
    • Fay Furillo
    Taurean Blacque
    Taurean Blacque
    • Det. Neal Washington
    Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin
    • Detective J.D. LaRue
    René Enríquez
    René Enríquez
    • Lt. Ray Calletano
    • (as René Enriquez)
    Betty Thomas
    Betty Thomas
    • Sgt. Lucy Bates
    Ed Marinaro
    Ed Marinaro
    • Officer Joe Coffey
    Charles Haid
    Charles Haid
    • Officer Andrew Renko
    Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel
    • Joyce Davenport
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Sandy Valpariso
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Judge Cruz
    Clarence Williams III
    Clarence Williams III
    • Lester Menley
    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Off. Clara Pilsky
    • Director
      • Gregory Hoblit
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Lewis
      • Michael I. Wagner
      • David Milch
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    7.9113
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode is the last to feature Michael Conrad in the opening credits.
    • Goofs
      At certain points while chasing the hit man, Renko is holding the vehicle's shotgun in his arms, while at other times, it is still in the lock.
    • Quotes
      • Chaplain: In watching Phil teach our recruits, I experienced his compassion, his quiet strength, his joy of life, and his deep sense of responsibility. Let me read you a poem which conveys these qualities in him.
      • [Starts reading]
      • Chaplain: I am at ease. It's end of day. My duty has been done. The hour calls me far away, beyond the setting sun. Meet me by the ocean's rocks, in the shadows on the lane. Find me in the snowflakes as they crowd against the pane. Or beckon me in silence, then listen to the breeze. And you will hear me always, for at last I stand at ease.
      • [Finishes reading poem]
      • Chaplain: Phil's wish that he be cremated was carried out earlier this morning. There will be no graveside service. God bless you and thank you for coming.
      • Officer Andrew Renko: [Walks to chaplain] That was very moving, sir. The rock and the silence and all. Was that Simon and Garfunkel?
      • Chaplain: No, that was Phil Esterhaus. He wrote a lot of poetry.
    • Connections
      References Hill Street Blues: Fuchs Me? Fuchs You! (1984)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 16, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • MTM Enterprises
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 46m
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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