The Blue Knight (1973) (MOD) "ALLOWDISCOUNT"

The Blue Knight (1973) (MOD) "ALLOWDISCOUNT"Oscar winner* William Holden made his first major TV appearance in decades with this landmark adaptation of Joseph Wambaugh's depiction of life on the LAPD beat. Nominated for five Emmys and winning three (including an acting award for Holden), The Blue Knight pioneered "novels for television" and told the story of LA cop Bumper Morgan (Holden) and his final week before retirement. The years have taken their toll on Bumper, both within and without,

The Window is a minor gem of film noir

Then he meets Jill (Susan George of Straw Dogs and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry)

gang teaming up with the most stellar celebrity guest stars to solve the spookiest cases

Joanna Douglas (Gless)

waterfront sets and whimsical charm -- is an atmospheric gem

But a world of poverty and despair has little use for decency

She plays Jean Latimer

Like those works

when relocated to a small California town under the Federal Witness Protection Program

confronting a giant

" En garde

or unraveling of a clue