An American producer and writer best known for creating the police drama Hill Street Blues (1981-1987), Bochco’s show is credited as not just redefining the cop show but influencing all episodic drama. He went on to create shows including L.A. Law (1986-1994), Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989-1993) and NYPD Blue (1993-2005).