Hill Street Blues, an MTM Enterprises series, is produced by Yerkovich and David Anspaugh. Executive in charge at MTM is Abby Singer. — Gail Williams, originally published on Nov. 3, 1981.

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After the end of “Hill Street Blues,” Sikking was cast as the father of “Dougie Howser, M.D.,” David Howser, appearing on all four seasons of the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

After the end of “Hill Street Blues,” Sikking was cast as the father of “Dougie Howser, M.D.,” David Howser, appearing on all four seasons of the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Actor James B. Sikking, best known for his roles on the TV series Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, M.D., has died following a battle with dementia.

Hill Street Blues featured an ensemble cast of talented actors — including Joe Spano, who was a mainstay on the show throughout its entire run on television.

When Hill Street debuted on January 15, 1981, nothing quite like it had ever been seen on television; certainly it bore little resemblance to any previous cop show.

After the end of “Hill Street Blues,” Sikking was cast as the father of “Dougie Howser, M.D.,” David Howser, appearing on all four seasons of the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.