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Cops on TV: 'Adam-12' and the LAPD; The big business of the Emmys
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Cops on TV: 'Adam-12' and the LAPD; The big business of the Emmys

Kent McCord of the 1960-70s TV cop show, "Adam-12," which was produced in partnership with the LAPD. McCord says a show about cops who aren't "edgy" wouldn't sell in today's TV business; In advance of TV's big awards night, we discuss what goes into an Emmy campaign, and how valuable is a nomination or a win in this era of "too much TV"?

Actors Martin Milner (right) and Kent McCord stand in uniform by their patrol car in a promotional still for the television series, "Adam-12," c. 1969.
Actors Martin Milner (right) and Kent McCord stand in uniform by their patrol car in a promotional still for the television series, "Adam-12," c. 1969.
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As part of our Cops on TV series, we have actor Kent McCord of the 1960-70s TV cop show, "Adam-12," which was produced in partnership with the LAPD. McCord says a show about cops who aren't "edgy" wouldn't sell in today's TV business; In advance of TV's big awards night, we discuss what goes into an Emmy campaign, and how valuable is a nomination or a win in this era of "too much TV"?

How the TV series 'Adam-12' helped the LAPD sell the 'good cop' image
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Our "Cops on TV" series continues with actor Kent McCord talking about his role on one of the first police procedurals — a show produced in cooperation with the LAPD.
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