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1. In this mystery series, the viewer was shown the murder at the very beginning of each episode. The challenge was trying to spot where the killer tripped up, because he or she was always caught by this apparently disorganized police lieutenant. He followed the clues with the tenacity of a bloodhound, often using his disarming "just one more question" approach. Which amazing series was this?
2. Running for eight seasons in the 80s, this action show told us the story of a former Navy Seal turned private investigator. Living on the Hawaiian estate of a never seen writer, our handsome investigator had his host's full resources at his disposal...if he could trick them out of the estate's major domo. What series was this?
3. This show followed the crazy antics of four young musicians, living in a beach house and trying to make a living with their music, while one of their number fell in love with predictable regularity. The music featured on the show was written by some of the best musicians of the time, and many of the songs became hits on the radio.
4. Set in the Korean War, this medical comedy managed to make us laugh at the idiosyncrasies of characters, while leaving no doubt about the horrors of war. Which amazing series was this?
5. Created by Stephen Bochco and Michael Kozoll, this police drama was set in a high crime district, where street gangs fought it out for turf and the shooting of a police officer was not all that uncommon. The captain of the precinct had his hands full running a tight ship, dealing with an emotional ex-wife and keeping his affair with the sexy public defender under wraps. What exciting drama was this?
6. This medical drama was one of the first to focus on the investigation of forensic techniques to solve the crime. The strong-willed protagonist was a Medical Examiner who often noticed details that made the deaths he examined seem suspicious. He usually butted heads with both his boss and the police in following those leads and solving the homicide. What was the name of this enjoyable and informative show?
7. This entertaining series chronicled the cases of an ex-con trying to make a living as a private investigator, while doing his best to not step over certain boundaries that would get him sent to jail again. He ran his business out of the trailer that he lived in, and was occasionally assisted in his efforts by his dad, Rocky. What series, with arguably the most readily identifiable theme song ever, was this?
8. This comedy about the regulars at a Boston sports bar ran for a terrific 11 years. Most of the show's episodes occurred in the bar, presided over by its owner, who was a former sports legend and, ironically enough, a recovering alcoholic. Which sitcom do I refer to?
9. This pair of dissimilar brothers tried to make their living running a private investigations firm, much to the chagrin of their mother who would rather have seen them actually successful at something. However they managed to eke out a living, scooting into Mexico with some degree of regularity, to check with their contacts there, and doing what was right...most of the time. What show have I just described?
10. This medical drama focused on the trials and tribulations facing the staff (especially the interns) of St. Eligius, a teaching hospital in Boston that was viewed by the city as being second rate. Which Emmy-award winning drama was this?
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