Season 4 • Episode 34
LatestA man who failed to qualify for the NYPD takes to impersonating a uniformed patrolman.His motives have to do with wanting to serve the public and also wanting to attract more desirable women. When he becomes involved in stopping a robbery and uses his non-regulation firearm the real NYPD searches him out.
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.
Cinematography
On-location NYC shooting that makes the city breathe.
Writing
Silliphant's poetic voiceover elevated cop show to art.
Acting
Guest stars include young Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, and Martin Sheen.
Creator
Stirling Silliphant
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The production filmed during actual NYC garbage strikes and heat waves — you can see real sweat and real trash.
This show invented the 'ripped from the headlines' format decades before Dick Wolf trademarked it.
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