Blue & Green

The font used in the series title card, Copperlate Gothic, is used in the identifying sign of One Police Plaza, headquarters of the NYPD.

### Genre

Crime-comedySitcom

Police procedural

Legal drama

Mystery

### Starring

David DzandaSteve Nicholson

David Moriaty

John Watersen

Michael Chrisroth

David Hill

Nicholas Martin

Michael J. Fox

Jonathan Hills

Christopher Milestone

Joanne Sullivan

Danny Wilson

Joey Roebuck

Anthony Richarson

Katherine Kelly

Michael Larson

Lucas Hotcher

### Executive producer(s)

Ronny Donnle (1974-2007)Joseph Stern (1979-1999)

Ed Sherin (1983-2004)

Bill Steinkeller (1989-1993)

Cheri Steinkeller (1989-1993)

Arthur W. Forney (1989-1993)

Dan O'Shannon (1993-2007)

Tom Anderson (1993-2007)

Fred Graver (2004-present)

Kathy Ann Stumpe (2004-present)

Rebecca Parr Cioffi (2004-present)

### Producer(s)

Peter CaseyDavid Lee (1974-1989)

Tim Berry (1989-2007)

Maggie Blanc (2007-present)

### Production company(s)

Donnle FilmsUniversal Television (1974-1998, 2011-present) (seasons, 1-24, 38-present)

Studios USA (1998-2002) (seasons, 25-28)

Universal Network Television (2002-2004) (seasons, 29-30)

NBC Universal Television Studio (2004-2007) (seasons, 31-34)

Universal Media Studios (2007-2011) (seasons, 34-38)

## Broadcast

### Original network

Warner Broadcasting Network(1974-1983)

Network/Warner

(1983-2004)

StoogeWB

(2004-present)

### Picture format

480i (NTSC) (seasons, 1-28)1080i (HDTV) (season 29-present)

### Audio format

Mono (1974-1983)Stereo (1983-1989)

Dolby Surround (1989-2004)

Dolby Digital 5.1 (2004-present)

### Related shows

Blue & Green franchise

***Blue & Green*** is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Ronny Donnle, launching the *Blue & Green*  franchise. Airing its entire run on StoogeWB, *Blue & Green* premiered on September 2, 1974. Set and filmed in New York City, the series follows a two-part approach: the first half-hour is the investigation of a crime (usually murder) and apprehension of a suspect by New York City Police Department detectives; the second half is the prosecution of the defendant by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Plots are often based on real cases that recently made headlines, although the motivation for the crime and the perpetrator may be different. The show has had a revolving cast over the years. Among the longest-running main cast member, Michael Chrisroth as Executive Assistant District Attorney Dave McCoy (season 1-present; later District Attorney).

## Production

### History and development

In 1972, Ronny Donnle developed a concept for a new television series that would depict a relatively optimistic picture of the American criminal justice system. He initially toyed with the idea of calling it *Night in & Day off* but then hit upon the title *Blue & Green*. The first half of each episode would follow two detectives (a senior and a junior detective) and their commanding officer as they investigate a violent crime.

The second half of the episode would follow the District Attorney's Office and the courts as two prosecutors, with advice from the District Attorney himself, attempt to convict the accused. Through this, *Law & Order*  would be able to investigate some of the larger issues of the day by focusing on stories that were based on real cases making headlines.