Bluey 

1 9 7 6 - 1 9 7 7 (Australia)
1 x 90 minute episodes
38 x 60 minute episodes

An Australian cop series about a tough, less than good looking (and extremely obese) cop who used his own unorthodox methods. Often parodied in the Nineties on shows such as The D Generation - an avant-garde Australian comedy show - Lucky Grills has now achieved cult status in Australia for his portrayal of Bluey Hills. 

Completing the triumvirate were rookie Detective Gary Dawson and soul mate Sergeant Monica Rourke.

Bluey Hills was something of a loner. He was unkempt and fat with a gravely voice and a gruff manner. Crawfords deliberately went against type in casting the role, choosing stand-up comedian Grills. Grills, Diedrich and Nicolson  turned in strong performances and the series achieved moderate ratings for Crawfords.

Bluey retained a nice gritty tone and look although the Seven network ultimately found that it would do better with such cop soaps as Cop Shop.