NYPD Blue - They'll Shoot You Dead !!!

[@BBQFanNo1]

Dennis Franz was the Real Deal not just another pretty polished American Actor. A Real Vietnam War Combat Veteran with United States 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division. David Caruso thought he could do better after he left the show. Well it took years until CSI had a spinoff in Miami. Meanwhile NYPD Blue kept getting better each season for years with Dennis Franz.

[@GENESISR_RRANCH]

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[@davidkosa]

It was serendipitous that Caruso left and allowed the brilliance of Dennis Franz to emerge.

[@jeffbaca1173]

I heard an interview from Mr. Franz, he was skeptical about taking on the part cause he previously been in 11 or 12 failed police shows, we’re all glad he went for it!

[@Thumper770]

I liked him better in Die Hard 2. "So you capped some low life. Fine. I'll send your fucking captain in L.A. a fucking commendation. Now, I want you to get the hell outta my office or I'll have you thrown outta my god damned airport.......God damn!!"

[@Stryyder1]

Caruso left to pursue his movie career which didn't work out and then went to CSI Miami. He left in 1994 then made two Movies in 1995 Kiss of Death and Jade both which bombed He was effectively done Three more movies were released in 1997 and 1998 (one was a TV Movie) and he started CSI in 1997

[@JWells-mz1jr]

There would never have been an NYPD Blue without Dennis! He WAS the show...

[@SciTrekMan]

Dennis Franz is his usual phenomenal self here. Stunning performance. But I have to give a big, and well-deserved shot out to Daniel Roebuck here. He makes you believe he’s really that he’s this paranoid guy with something that really and truly has gotten to him and he is desperate to make someone know and understand where he’s coming from. You don’t for one second think he’s acting. He’s got 247 acting credits, with 14 more coming up. We see exactly why in this fabulous scene. Dennis and Daniel play off each other wonderfully.

[@felixcat9318]

Beautifully said!

[@patrickmorrissey3084]

@WhyAmIWearing ARedShirt They are all actors. One just happens to have served in the military. It doesn't make the other two phonies.

[@catherinebrown5413]

Dennis Franz is the best character actor around. Period.

[@davejohn255]

@@catherinebrown5413 Isn't a character actor a versatile actor who plays many roles throughout his career...usually vastly different from each other? Good actor but not a "Character" actor. FYI ....Harry Dean Stanton is an example of a good "Character" actor for instance.

[@pedroalicea2720]

I totally agree 👍

[@jimmy1154]

Reruns of this show on ABC in primetime would do much better than the garbage on TV today.

[@bobby70077]

I never missed NYPD in my 20s, I miss these great shows!

[@viking956]

I really think this is the best cop show in the history of television.

[@quinton01]

@@viking956 I second that.

[@dereklarner6298]

@@viking956 That and, to listen to cops at the time say so, Barney Miller of all shows.

[@fmj30069]

I’d watch. Every episode.

[@russh7914]

Dennis was the anchor of this show. Great talent.

[@ScottMorrisIV]

You mean actor

[@camillezaurin4460]

This is without a doubt one of Andy's best scenes

[@stephenmarks2781]

I'm not going to disagree with you. I'll simply say that there are SO MANY, that's hard to pick 'the best.'

[@catalinaortoljo2821]

Dennis Franz really served in Viet Nam.

[@torinobob]

Hats off to Daniel Roebuck. From Marshal Biggs in The Fugitive, to Rick Bettina in Nash Bridges, to this. Man has some range.

[@dr.roberts4508]

Don't forget Jay Leno

[@WilliamHogan-v1b]

When this show started out, Andy Sipowicz was a supporting character, over time this became his show. Dennis Franz is a real one.

[@Vnachi8]

Nobody respects life more than someone who has been to war and killed. Franz and through him, Sipowicz, conveyed a understanding of justice, mercy, fear and morality in this scene that is rarely seen on film. I'd call it a Master's level class on acting, but I'm not sure it was acting at all. And finally, Daniel Roebuck, was every bit up to the challenge of sharing the stage with Franz.

[@timdz6165]

Dennis Franz was incredible from beginning to end in this series

[@flakeycrustduster]

He was awesome in City of Angels too

[@TonyTube407]

Incredible character played by an even more incredible actor.

[@bredrew1990]

Such a powerful scene!!! I like that John and Connie were the ones left with Andy at the end signifying how strong those relationship were to him.

[@pedroalicea2720]

Till this day still a big fan of Dennis Franz, greatest of all time!

[@imthatmickey]

This is a great performance from what I truly believe is one of the greatest TV shows of my lifetime. I have seen every episode at least once and it may be time to binge-watch this show again.

[@1AstralKing]

It’s incredible to think that the generally uncouth loudmouth Sipowicz actually has this degree of depth that he can, with epic calm, cool professionalism and genuine sympathy talk down a crazy person like this and not even flinch when the gun is put right in his face.

[@minutemanproductions8029]

Even though I've seen this scene twice before it's still as riveting as the first time

[@JohnDyer-jc9xc]

The model of a modern day good cop is one who is not only willing to put his life on the line but also stand up for a criminal when he knows that perp is not all that bad, that cop on this show was Detective Sipowiietz

[@exquisitesplendor7175]

For those of you who love Downton Abbey, you have NYPD Blue to thank because Julian Fellowes, the creator, and writer, is a huge fan! He loved everything about the writing of the show, and it had a great influence on how he wrote the episodes for DA.

[@aggressiveattitudeera887]

Daniel Roebuck is an extremely underrated character actor.

[@marcschneider4845]

IMO, character actors like him are really the backbone of tv and movies. I respect actors who can play a wide variety of roles. It seems like more fun, although presumably less lucrative than a leading actor who essentially plays the same role over and over again.

[@shawnuel]

@@marcschneider4845 Some, like Titus Welliver, get a late career bump to leading actor status after years of guest roles in procedural/dramas and smaller, auxiliary cast roles. Roebuck never has but he sure does what he can with what he gets.

[@scottdavidson9963]

This show was groundbreaking. Franz owned this role.

[@leonardhandzlik6008]

Never a better tv character than Andy Sipowiscz. A truly memorable role.

[@cliffright1142]

Classic example of why this show endured as long as it has.

[@nicolasadileonardo]

Totally underrated what a good human being the Andy character actually was.

[@SamuelPearlman]

Yes, but he didn't start of the series that way. Tremendous character evolution throughout the series!

[@craigclermond8001]

you catch more flies with honey than salt. a good lesson to learn is how you treat people significantly impacts most situations. If you are harsh and condescending, expect push back. most people just want to be treated with respect and heard, even criminals.

[@spyone4828]

@@SamuelPearlman I agree. I certainly could see a younger Sipowicz just waiting for the opportunity to give SWAT a clear shot, and convincing himself that he was okay with that. But by this time Andy has moved far enough that he's asking how WE get out of this alive, rather than how I will. In an ad for the reruns on TNT which tied into TNT's slogan that "TNT is drama" one of the actors said "Drama is Andy Sipowicz trying to become a better man." I think that really sums it up well.

[@shashijain5084]

Wow !!!! Heavy !!!! DF !!!! What a powerful performance !!!!🏆🥇🔝🌟✨⭐💯🌎

[@pglover2010]

Loved the Medavoy character who was a good cop but a screw up too, a reminder we all have people like that in our lives.

[@DavidTa2]

such a good show. no other cop show is even close to this level

[@joemckim1183]

ndy taking his gun into the interrogation room is something the show got wrong. Cops take their guns and put them in their desks when going into the interrogation room.

[@jeffturnbull9661]

I should have watched this show a lot more, powerful stuff right there, amazing writing and performances

[@xaenon]

Currently on Hulu. Definitely binge-worthy.

[@bttawfiq]

It's not just the perfect acting that makes this scene amazing, it is the whole direction and how all these characters behaved properly like what real cops would, at least what i assume, They have waited behind that glass until the man lowered his gun to the point when they were very close to shooting him but they didn't, knowing how it can escalate, non of them says anything, everyone knows how such situations must be dealt with, no nonsense drama, well played to the tiniest details.

[@enshk79]

Exactly. 01:58 is one my favorite shots and shows how close the team was paying attention. The moment the gun points away they’re aiming!! And without a word 😎 2:24

[@billh7214]

This was one episode for the ages, starts out so vanilla, but ends up phenomenal

[@beekay5914]

Ten times better than the second best TV show of all time, whatever it was.

[@justinschexnayder8485]

CSI MIami

[@WornoutRNPARAMEDIC]

Great scene. Sure wish this series were still on TV.

[@bduff007]

This was a great show, miss it much in today’s schedule

[@Joe-rw1bb]

And poor Greg. He didn’t search the guy.

[@jeffbaca1173]

Just one of the episodes that made this series exceptional.

[@SuperMoedogg]

I absolutely love this. You rarely see this anymore.

[@brooksr4013]

One hell of an actor!

[@harryricochet8134]

Apart from Homer Simpson, nobody can carry off the short-sleeved shirt and tie like Andy Sipowicz. Legend.

[@charlescooper2364]

I'd forgotten what a great show this was. Bravo!

[@BxCortez2050]

I need to revisit this show ..what a great charater

[@Saguanay]

Awesome show, awesome character and an awesome actor portraying.

[@VAgentlmn-qb5uu]

One of the better-written series on aired television. All of the actors added a layer of personality to each episode that has not been seen in years. How would they portray the events that are occurring now?

[@Joe-rw1bb]

The scene after this when he gets home is also a good one

[@justanotherdrunk]

up next!

[@Joe-rw1bb]

@@justanotherdrunk hurry up. I’m waiting

[@charlesscandonejr.7256]

@@justanotherdrunk be nice if you put episode numbers on these too! Thanks by the way.

[@SciTrekMan]

@@charlesscandonejr.7256 It’s in the Description.

[@stevezisk3415]

Great Scene . That guy was great as Jay Leno in the movie The Late Shift

[@Arthur-cz1og]

I binge wat ch this show about every other year. Best show ever.

[@billt8504]

wikipedia says Franz served in both the 82nd and the 101st. I've never heard of that before. A buddy of mine at IBM, who served in the 82nd after Vietnam, told me in WWII both the 82nd and the 101st were true airborne: parachutists. But during Vietnam, the 101st was converted to "air mobile": helicopters. Regular army units use helos, the 101st was specially trained to repel from lines from hueys. I think the 82nd is the only US army unit today that are qualified parachutists.

[@KevinSmith-yo8qb]

I understand the 11th Airborne has several units that are parachute qualified. Some of them flew from Alaska non-stop to drop in Australia a couple of years ago.

[@dugsterf6832]

Best TV series ever

[@beekay5914]

without a doubt

[@fredkimtagg726]

Can’t tell you how much I loved this show

[@redcaddiedaddie]

... reminiscent of a similar scene in an earlier, & WONDERFUL 'cop show' called HILL STREET BLUES- Dennis Franz played a street-wise, cynical (seem familiar?) detective named Norman Buntz, who was held hostage for a time by a street thug who was constantly on the verge of killing him... it showed his private, & all-too-human reaction to this event in the aftermath of his rescue, in perhaps the BEST scene he ever played in that series; EMMY material, IMHO!! I think it was toward the end of the last season!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Think of them as seperated after birth twins.

[@elspeff]

Loved Franz in "H.S.B." He also played a sleazier character, Sal Benedetto, earlier in the show. And, we should never forget, Buntz k.o.ed Chief Daniels. Hero!

[@pepleatherlab3872]

Anyone who's had a weapon barrel shoved in their face for a period of time can relate to that final look in Dennis Franz face (5:08.) ...take a breath,...then another.

[@jeffr7752]

I've only seen a couple of videos from this series. But now I need to do some binge-watching.

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

With that kinda of look, I'd believe Andy if he told me the sky is green and my name is actually Arnold Palmer. This settles it. I'm watching the series again.

[@jimh4375]

This was the kindest thing Andy did.

[@Nigglebaun]

The rest of the show was great but his contribution made this show what it is.

[@glenholman3612]

The officer who came in at 4:50 looks like 'Francis' from Stripes.

[@paulgrimm]

This show proves that women love strength ,truth a character over looks

[@panchopistola8298]

Yeah : gushhhhhhhhh

[@ratsausage]

At the 2.00 mark, what kind of gun do the cops point at the guy? Is it some kind of short bolt action rifle with just iron sights? Seems like an odd kind of gun for them to have but I don't really know abou this stuff to be honest.

[@jonathanmorrison9134]

Wow, what Sipowicz did for that madman who was just a distraught Vietnam veteran has got to be the greatest act of fearlessness since future president John .F. Kennedy piloted the P.T 109 as it was sliced in two by a Japanese destroyer and led his men through dark waters with sharks and shallow reefs to a desert island where they stayed for four days until a rescue boat came and JFK was decorated for courage in the line of mortal danger. Sipowicz talked that desperate man into giving up his gun with nerves of steel and a sympathetic heart while JFK swam his P.T 109 crew many miles to a desert island braving hungry sharks, jagged reefs, and Japanese bayonets. It would've taken the heart of a lion to talk a gunman that desperate out firing a single shot thereby saving him from an early tomb.

[@blackthorn2200]

OMG! DUDE IS SMOKING THE POT!!!!!

[@michaelmorton5698]

Pot that was vouchered and in the evidence locker, but yes he's actually smoking it.

[@RasikRajguru]

Great acting. Like it. Keep us informed about this invention. Perhaps title the video SECRET INVENTION or similar.

[@mmsizzlak]

That was amazing acting!

[@emjfotografi]

And that's why you always toss the perp

[@hungram5170]

Spoiler alert: Andy didn't see him later.

[@dcg509]

Why is Jay Leno want to kill Andy?

[@Myr3390]

So anyone think that man hasn't earned his stripes to lead???

[@keithwilson6060]

They’re going to take him out back and beat the crap out of him now.

[@JohnnyFlash-]

This is what happens when Ben wouldn't just let him be a lawyer.

[@carlosbaja678]

IRL the cops unalive him after he surrender, zero sum game my brothers in Christ

[@scottnewbury4045]

Tough as nails...and Franz nails it every time.

[@lothartheterrible]

God, this was such a great show...

[@moboutmen]

Dennis was made for the role of Andy. Or vice versa.

[@richinoable]

No tv has approached this quality since. ?

[@bpisler]

Southland was pretty close but you're right this is one of the great series of all time.

[@guyvaderproductions8882]

at least the dude got to smoke one last joint!

[@dr.roberts4508]

Dennis Franz would have made a great Tony Soprano.

[@CWPTraining]

Nice how they were gonna fire rifles right next to BOTH of Lt Rodriguez ears

[@madman026]

spoiler he didn't really find out what happened to him the next episode aired and they moved on :)

[@muaddib989]

The crazy guy should have said “No I’ll dictate you write” to Andy. Would have made more sense.

[@RaptorJesus]

That's the thing. He's *crazy*, and clearly not genuinely violent. He really does just want people to know. The violence is simply a tool because he feels there are no other options. That's why he started to relax when he was writing, because all he wanted was someone to listen to and hear him. Sipowicz listened.

[@erikhopkins9488]

Did he win an Emmy....for this scene!??!

[@05Hogsrule]

NYPD Blue ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HonchHeado]

Aint the first time hes had a gun pointed at him, he saved that guys life.

[@TheShootist]

Beverly Hills Buntz for the win.

[@notta3d]

Did it end there or did he honor what he said?

[@stimactzedvard7556]

Knowing andy he followed up on his?promise. He had a deep respect for veterans.

[@davejohn255]

That looks like the actor from "Lost" who blew himself up with the old dynamite...

[@mikeroagreschen5350]

Mandela Effect... I could have sworn the snipers had tried to shoot him through the glass.

[@hollywoodwerewolf]

there's always a pad and a pen.

[@scottdavidson9963]

The uniform cop played in the White Shadow

[@johnstringer4439]

Episode?

[@SciTrekMan]

It’s in the description

[@mr.mr.4772]

Talk about calm under pressure.

[@ericmcgrath9472]

NYPD blue was the best show until Blue Bloods. They all have their own style and run.

[@bigraymie]

Frickin' AWESOME bita telly....

[@chuckgoughiii8215]

Awesome scene. Real police work.

[@JorgePerez-fy9re]

No cop can replace dennis

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Such a good actor.

[@joemckim1183]

The other gun that Andy took from him at the end was Andy's gun I assume. Don't cops have to put their guns in their desk when they go into the interrogation room?

[@shane-it7ky]

What about the scene where Connie had the bomb on her

[@shawnstone101]

An acting class in tension.

[@rogerzotti1]

two stellar actors...

[@angelahagerman5693]

Why do they always have that detective in short sleeve shirts...?

[@Brad87788]

Andy was a bigot, drank too much and is old school. No fashion sense goes with his "Archie Bunker" persona. BUT, deep down, he is a caring individual who knows his job as a cop.

[@plissken2156]

Sipowicz strikes me as the kind of character that once he buttons the front of his shirt in the morning - he's done. Sleeve buttons would just be a nuisance to him.

[@SciTrekMan]

Because he likes short-sleeved shirts.

[@TTony-tu6dm]

Medavoy going to lose a couple of days for that

[@louielacey9650]

What a show

[@kevineaddy1248]

Solid episode