Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    Nostalgia Central
    Banner
    • Home
    • Blog
      • Lists
      • Playlists
    • Television
      • Shows by Decade
        • 1950s Television
        • 1960s Television
        • 1970s Television
        • 1980s Television
        • 1990s Television
      • Shows by Genre
        • Comedy
        • Drama
        • Kids TV
        • Variety
        • News & Sport
        • Advertisements
      • Shows by Country
        • UK TV
        • USA TV
        • Australia & NZ TV
        • Canada TV
        • Europe TV
        • Japan TV
      • Shows A to K
        • Shows A
        • Shows B
        • Shows C
        • Shows D
        • Shows E
        • Shows F
        • Shows G
        • Shows H
        • Shows I
        • Shows J
        • Shows K
      • Shows L to Z
        • Shows L
        • Shows M
        • Shows N
        • Shows O
        • Shows P
        • Shows Q
        • Shows R
        • Shows S
        • Shows T
        • Shows U
        • Shows V
        • Shows W
        • Shows X
        • Shows Y
        • Shows Z
      • Shows 0 to 9
    • Music
      • Music by Decade
        • 1950s Music
        • 1960s Music
        • 1970s Music
        • 1980s Music
        • 1990s Music
      • Music A to K
        • Music A
        • Music B
        • Music C
        • Music D
        • Music E
        • Music F
        • Music G
        • Music H
        • Music I
        • Music J
        • Music K
      • Music L to Z
        • Music L
        • Music M
        • Music N
        • Music O
        • Music P
        • Music Q
        • Music R
        • Music S
        • Music T
        • Music U
        • Music V
        • Music W
        • Music X
        • Music Y
        • Music Z
      • Music 0 to 9
      • Genres
      • Music on Film & TV
      • One-Hit Wonders
      • Online Radio
    • Movies
      • Movies by Decade
        • 1950s Movies
          • Movies 1950
          • Movies 1951
          • Movies 1952
          • Movies 1953
          • Movies 1954
          • Movies 1955
          • Movies 1956
          • Movies 1957
          • Movies 1958
          • Movies 1959
        • 1960s Movies
          • Movies 1960
          • Movies 1961
          • Movies 1962
          • Movies 1963
          • Movies 1964
          • Movies 1965
          • Movies 1966
          • Movies 1967
          • Movies 1968
          • Movies 1969
        • 1970s Movies
          • Movies 1970
          • Movies 1971
          • Movies 1972
          • Movies 1973
          • Movies 1974
          • Movies 1975
          • Movies 1976
          • Movies 1977
          • Movies 1978
          • Movies 1979
        • 1980s Movies
          • Movies 1980
          • Movies 1981
          • Movies 1982
          • Movies 1983
          • Movies 1984
          • Movies 1985
          • Movies 1986
          • Movies 1987
          • Movies 1988
          • Movies 1989
        • 1990s Movies
          • Movies 1990
          • Movies 1991
          • Movies 1992
          • Movies 1993
          • Movies 1994
          • Movies 1995
          • Movies 1996
          • Movies 1997
          • Movies 1998
          • Movies 1999
      • Movies A to K
        • Movies A
        • Movies B
        • Movies C
        • Movies D
        • Movies E
        • Movies F
        • Movies G
        • Movies H
        • Movies I
        • Movies J
        • Movies K
      • Movies L to Z
        • Movies L
        • Movies M
        • Movies N
        • Movies O
        • Movies P
        • Movies Q
        • Movies R
        • Movies S
        • Movies T
        • Movies U
        • Movies V
        • Movies W
        • Movies X
        • Movies Y
        • Movies Z
      • Movies 0 to 9
    • Pop Culture
      • Fads
      • Toys & Games
      • Fashion
      • Decor
      • Food & Drink
      • People
      • Radio
      • Technology
      • Transport
    • Social History
      • 1950s Year by Year
      • 1960s Year by Year
      • 1970s Year by Year
      • 1980s Year by Year
      • 1990s Year by Year
      • Events
    Nostalgia Central
    Home»Television»Shows by Decade»1990s Television
    1990s Television Drama Shows T 2 Mins Read

    True Blue

    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email

    1 9 8 9 – 1 9 9 0 (USA)
    12 x 60 minute episodes

    The short-lived NBC drama series True Blue aired from December 1989 to April 1990.

    It featured the New York ESU (Emergency Service Unit) of the NYPD whose blue ESU trucks constantly cruised the city in order to be first on the scene when terrorists, hostage-takers, and other violent criminals struck, or when someone needed immediate help – whether it was a “jumper,” a child stuck in an elevator shaft, or a retarded man who had decided to make friends with the lions inside their cage at the city zoo.

    Besides the usual wailing sirens, the series placed a great deal of emphasis on humanising the members of the team: Bobby (John Michael Bolger), the handsome cop separated from his wife but uncomfortable being partnered with attractive Jessy (Ally Walker), who was divorced and had a six-year-old daughter; Geno (Nestor Serrano), the creepy-looking guy who was a master of disguises (he talked one deranged Elvis fan out of his gun by masquerading as the King himself); Odom (Darnell Williams), the master lock picker; Frankie (Eddie Velez), the marksman and mechanical wizard, who handled the team’s high-tech robot Sammy III; Andy (Timothy Van Patten), the earnest young husband trying to father a child; Mike (Dick Latessa), the older, experienced member afraid of being involuntarily retired; Red (Leo Burmester), the Southern good ole boy who handled Bird, the team’s German shepherd; Casey (Grant Show), the young hunk; and Lt. Triplett (Beau Starr), the fatherly boss.

    Yuri (Elya Baskin) was a civilian who seemed to turn up at the scene of every disaster with his camera, to the team’s initial suspicion and later, amusement.

    Officer Bobby Traverso
    John Michael Bolger
    Officer Red Tollin
    Leo Burmester
    Officer Geno Toffenelli
    Nester Serrano
    Officer Casey Pierce
    Grant Show
    Lt. Bill Triplett
    Beau Starr
    Officer Jessica Haley
    Ally Walker
    Yuri
    Elya Baskin
    Officer Frankie Avila
    Eddie Velez
    Detective Mike Duffy
    Dick Latessa
    Sergeant Andy Wojeski
    Timothy Van Patten
    Officer Davey Odom
    Darnell Williams
    Captain Motta
    Joe Lisi
    Officer Joey
    Steve Allie Collura
    Officer Grosso
    Mickey Treanor

    Video

    Related Posts

    • Between The Wars
      Between The Wars
      1 9 7 3 (UK) 6 x 60 minute episodes This six-part drama series from London Weekend Television aired on Friday…
    • Lady Blue
      Lady Blue
      1 9 8 5 - 1 9 8 6  (USA) 16 x 60 minute episodes Katy Mahoney (Jamie Rose) was…
    • Bert D'Angelo, Superstar
      Bert D'Angelo, Superstar
      1 9 7 6 (USA) 13 x 60 minute episodes This Quinn Martin crime drama series was a spin-off from The Streets…
    • Law and Order
      Law and Order
      1 9 9 0 - 2 0 1 0 (USA) 456 x 60 minute episodes "In the criminal justice system, the…
    • Man Against Crime
      Man Against Crime
      1 9 4 9 - 1 9 5 4 (USA) 1 9 5 6 (USA) 126 x 30 minute episodes A tough private…
    • Police Rescue
      Police Rescue
      1 9 9 0 - 1 9 9 4 (Australia) 65 x 60 minute episodes Perhaps the most successful Australian cop show…
    • NYPD Blue
      NYPD Blue
      1 9 9 3 - 2 0 0 5 (USA) 261 x 60 minute episodes NYPD Blue began in 1993 with…
    • Cop Rock
      Cop Rock
      1 9 9 0 (USA) 11 x 60 minute episodes This ABC show was one of two 1990 drama series…

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleStar Maidens
    Next Article Wheels

    Comments are closed.

    NC Radio Player
    Search the site

    Nostalgia Central has been a labour of love since 1998. The site carries no advertising, and I rely on donations to help with running costs and to keep the site running for your entertainment and education.

    If you find the site informative or enjoyable, please consider a donation – no matter how small. 

    Thank you so much.
    Enjoy your trip in the time machine!

    You may also like

    • Michael Hayes
      Michael Hayes
      1 9 9 7 - 1 9 9 8 (USA) 20 x 60 minute episodes Michael Hayes starred former NYPD Blue actor…
    • Touch of Venus, A
      Touch of Venus, A
      1 9 6 8 - 1 9 6 9 (UK) 13 x 20 minute episodes This BBC2 series of short dramatic…
    • Almost Perfect
      Almost Perfect
      1 9 9 5 - 1 9 9 6 (USA) 34 x 22 minute episodes Kim Cooper (Nancy Travis) struggles to…
    • Heights, The
      Heights, The
      1 9 9 2 (USA) 13 x 60 minute episodes This drama series ran on Fox for only three months beginning…


    Nostalgia Central covers the period 1950 to 1999 and contains some words and references which reflect the attitudes of those times and which may be considered culturally sensitive, offensive or inappropriate today.
    Copyright © 1998, 2023 Nostalgia Central. Run by volunteers. Funded by donations.
    • About Nostalgia Central
    • Contact
    • FAQ

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.