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.

James B. Sikking, known for his roles as Lt. Howard Hunter on “ Hill Street Blues ” and the titular character’s father on “ Doogie Howser, M.D.,” has died. He was 90.

After “Hill Street Blues,” Sikking went on to play Dr. David Howser, father of Doogie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris), on the ABC medical sitcom. He starred in all four seasons of “Doogie ...

James B. Sikking, actor best known for his roles in the TV shows “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.” has died at the age of 90. The actor passed away at his Los Angeles home on ...

Hill Street Blues premiered on television in 1981. A staple in NBC’s lineup, Hill Street Blues focused on the department and staff of a police station in a large, unnamed city.

James Sikking, who starred as a hardened police lieutenant on “Hill Street Blues” and as the titular character's kindhearted dad on “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” has died at 90.

“Hill Street Blues” actor James B. Sikking pictured in January 2011. “I thought there was great depth to the character because he was a very lonely guy,” Sikking told CNN in a 2014 interview.

James Sikking, 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser' actor, dies at 90 On the acclaimed NBC police drama, Sikking played Lt. Howard Hunter, uptight head of the Emergency Action Team. By AP ...

James Sikking, best known for his roles in shows like "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "Hill Street Blues," has died at the age of 90 of complications from dementia.

Actor James B. Sikking, best known for roles in the TV shows “Hill Street Blues” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.” has died at the age of 90.