CNN The Eighties June 4, 2024 23:10:00
>> "hill street blues.” >> we got 21 nominations, and we went on to win eight emmys. it put us on the map literally, and that's when people finally checked us out. >> programming chief of one of the networks used to say to me about shows like "hill street" and "st. elsewhere," what the american public wants is a cheeseburger. what you are trying to give them is a french delicacy. and he said, your job is to keep shoving it down their throat until after a while, they'll say, that doesn't taste bad. and maybe they'll even order it themselves when they go to the restaurant. >> nice for you to j...
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