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Barney Miller – the 8 years long TV series

The Barney Miller was one of the best television comedy series located in the New York City police station in Greenwich Village. It was a large time lasting comedy series that started in January 23, 1975 and ran till May 20, 1982 on ABC. The majority of the exciting episodes were directed by Danny Arnold and Theodore J. Flicker. Noam Pitlik.

The attracting opening note at the base line of the theme song was performed by studio musician, Jim Hughart. It was played over a shot of New York skyline and followed by the shots of characters. The opening theme music that catches the attraction of thousand of audiences was composed by Jack Elliot and Allyn Ferguson. In the other seasons just a little modification was done in the theme song.

The TV serial was mainly filmed on the relationship between the detectives and their natures, nominal problems, interaction between them, suspects and witnesses they detained and some other activities of the detectives.

Captain Barney Miller (Hal Linden) was the focus character of this series. Liz was his wife and son and daughter was David and Rachel. They played only in the first episode and soon after that written out. His wife appeared in the second season. After two episodes Wyndham also reprised her role.

Another important character was Fish. His wife Bernice appeared regularly in season one to three. His grown up daughter was Beverly and the role was played by Emily Levine. The number of awards that the serial has achieved is simply outstanding. In most of the sides it was perfect. Barney Miller got the award of DGA in 1981. The series own the Primetime Emmy Award for marvelous Comedy Series in 1982 and for wonderful directing in a Comedy series in 1979. The Golden Globe Award for Best Television Comedy or Musical Series was also achieved in 1976 and 1977. Also the Peabody Award was achieved in 1979.

After a few days of starting this show, the huge publicity leads the director to produce it in a great way. Most of the scenes were filmed in one or two set in only one building in front of audiences. After completing the editorial team re filmed added or subtracted some items. In this way it become more popular.