NYPD Blue - James McDaniel's final appearance in the series

[@Provos7777]

As a member of law enforcement for over 15 years, I have met Sergeants & Lieutenants who are just like Fancy. People don’t realize how important the middle ranks are in keeping officer’s together & motivated.

[@clintabbott5327]

Agreed

[@Undertaker67203]

My father headed up the narcotics unit of our state’s bureau of investigations. When he retired, I saw grown men cry. They loved him. That’s when I truly knew what a good man he was along with being a damned good cop.

[@jazzcarpenter2098]

I got a Lieutenant like him at my job. Actually a few Lts as a matter of fact. I’d jump into hell for them

[@Provos7777]

@@jazzcarpenter2098 I got one left. But unfortunately most of them are just scared to death of administration. No sack anymore.

[@Provos7777]

@@Undertaker67203 That’s impressive, must be a helluva guy. What state may I ask?

[@jamesdrynan]

I liked how McDaniel portrayed Fancy. Despite his reasonable misgivings about Andy, when Sipowicz lost his gun during a beating, Fancy stepped in. He showed compassion and respect for his squad. A fine job of acting by McDaniel all around.

[@steveprestegard5151]

“When you’re a cop in New York City, you’re somebody.”

[@unclefester9113]

This was a groundbreaking series. Set a high bar - that has never been matched.

[@garylobo348]

Despite his differences with Sippy, he told the new lieutenant that if someone he loved had died, he'd want Sipowicz on the case. No higher praise, and Fancy was a great man. It's amazing that this show had sooooo many character changes over the years, but still maintained it's greatness.

[@thejmc4074]

That last point you made about the character changes and maintaining the greatness is truly this shows legacy. It’s incredible.

[@msoileau83]

Sipowicz's redemption was the backbone of this show.

[@georgeswindolljr1980]

Very well said, couldn’t say it any better!!!!!

[@AirPowered]

You could tell from the way Fancy and Andy looked at each other, that they had become friends and respected each other.

[@tromBoyer]

It looked like Fancy was on the verge of breaking when Andy spoke. Friendships forged through adversity & differences of opinion are the ones that are the strongest

[@daf62757]

This show did such a wonderful job of making all the characters seem so real. No matter how many times I watch it, I feel as if I am watching a real police detective squad at work. Their work product appears real, the characters appear real, and the pride of being a NYPD officer appears real. This clip of Fancy talking about his parents felt like something a friend would tell you. And that is what all of these characters are. Our friends. I haven't felt like that about other TV shows. They are just actors. These guys, they are people you want as friends.

[@brianwest2775]

The characters are awesome but the interviews often get repetitive. Just wait for someone to be pushed up against the wall. They also only give the information that you need, which is sadly typical even of NCIS type shows. Not like the detective novels of yesteryear where you needed to pick out the relevant clues to solve it before they did.

[@cubefarmerhkc9105]

By far the best commander of the squad. He took care of his people. Esai Morales character was good too, but Arthur Fancy was just a good servant leader.

[@Joe-rw1bb]

The way he portrayed that character being the boss was perfect. Firm but compassionate and new his people and took care of them.

[@thomasnehrmann5051]

All of that cast could really act...although again I thought that 'Andy' is very, very good- so believable. And, I just realised that the music, unique camera work & the lighting also had a major impact on this great scene. Could watch NYPD every evening!!

[@mikewilliams7985]

In almost 20 years of law enforcement I wish I had a leader like this. The truth is they are few and far between.

[@jonothandoeser]

Those kind of leaders are few and far between everywhere.

[@b.vonschnauser207]

I'll say what many have already said: Best cop drama on TV to date.

[@jackiejones1341]

He was the best. Added a lot of emotion to the character.

[@pinoy6721]

I agree!! Such an emotional actor

[@100Jeanluc]

Captain/Lieutenant Fancy, one of many fine actors that appeared on this fantastic show. I dont recall many if any duds.

[@manuellabor2759]

I'm watching the series on Hulu. Damn great show & McDaniel's character was great...sad to see he left.

[@josephbostrom5344]

Not gonna lie, I teared up watching this

[@danishpastry2885]

Ditto

[@asc_missions3080]

Not me, no. But something did just happen to get into my eye during Fancy's response.

[@bk1147]

He is one hell of an actor

[@waiting4aliens]

A thousand channels today, and not more than a hour or two of time that even begins to approach this level or artistry.

[@wayneadams9102]

"When yer a cop in New York City... yer somebody.." what a great statement.

[@phillipsprague3275]

This show was one of few that you thought about while it was happening went to sleep thinking about what you watched woke up talking about it to you significant other about went to work and was the conversation topic everywhere. There isn’t a show on prime time or anywhere that could lap up the spilled coffee this show left behind. It had content, intent, sentiment, intimate, interracial, extramarital, extreme tragedies that would crush normal people. Sipowitz alone lost a son, Detective Simone, Danny, a wife, and his last partner. This show really did what the shows of today only wish they could.

[@InnerCityGirl1]

100% agree. Best show ever IMO.

[@stevedrums1675]

I still thought they should have brought him back for a scene or two when Andy got the squad. It would hvae been a good ending.

[@rickhibdon11]

There's a whole generation out there now. that has NO IDEA that television once was just this good. Not the mindless pap, reality show, sex centered programming of today.

[@ryanmeister7660]

Best show ever seen

[@danishpastry2885]

Oh man that scene made me cry.

[@plasmametroid]

Glad I wasn’t the only one… Even as a man, is such a beautiful thing between the level of trust and conifidence built between Fancy and Sipowiz… racial tensions not withstanding, they respected each other as men who carry out their jobs. Fancy’s exit always made cry, such a good hearted gentleman

[@richardhenk2118]

I was in law enforcement 25 yrs retired as a LT In charge of homicide joined the forc rite after returning from Vietnam the greatest gift you can ever get is the gift of respect the best gift of all I was always fair to a point

[@jimschardinger7342]

What city in the USA police force did you serve?..

[@ernestmarshall6330]

The Best Commander of 15 th Squad EVER

[@hushpuckena126]

Coming from Sipowicz, this is the highest praise, for a fine boss and even better man.

[@kevineaddy1248]

Fancy always had his cops back,good show

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Fancy and andy had a unique relaitionship. It started rough but they grew to respect each other.

[@toddw6716]

Fancy was great

[@chrispeplinski7306]

It was sad when arthur fancy left marking the end of yet another original cast member left. Tony was a good replacement.

[@patdonnelly9392]

He was a classy guy!

[@sniper11n.d.34]

Good men. Captain Fancy.

[@shogun0127]

The ghost of Simone should have made an appearance in the background

[@chrispeplinski7306]

That would have been great

[@aaronjohnson5039]

I remember crying 😢 when he left

[@aaronjohnson5039]

He was like a father to spowic

[@Bull1908]

Why did James leave series? He wanted to go or released? New show etc?

[@robertwomack6015]

Great actor..to bad he left show

[@Braglemaster123]

Great 👍 😊

[@rogerzotti1]

McDaniel was totally believable as Fancy . . . Totally . . .

[@HH-pk2wh]

Best Boss

[@buzzerbeater37]

Why did McDaniel leave?

[@chrispeplinski7306]

I was wondering that too

[@ippyippy54ruger70]

promoted to captain

[@theshadow5800]

Another crock! When you’re a cop in NYC you’re a member of its largest gang.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Bye idiot.

[@plasmametroid]

Very smooth buddy, way to sour the milk pal. There’s crooked asswipes and then there’s stand up people who run a thankless task to keep the whole city from running chaotic. I highly suggest you follow your heart in the right place, wherever it takes you. But it’s needless to rain on a heartfelt parade like this one.

[@theshadow5800]

@@plasmametroid As ugly and daunting it may be or seem, I much prefer to live in the real world, eyes wide open; not shut.

[@Papa-in-Tx]

@@theshadow5800 It's possible to have your eyes open, but choose to focus on the positive things in life instead of the negative ones.

[@theshadow5800]

@@Papa-in-Tx you must be confusing me with grasshopper.

[@Astro_touches_children]

This is the best clip on the 'tube