Georg Stanford Brown

A rewatch. I absolutely loved and adored Hill Street Blues when it was first shown in the 1980s. I was a teenager and Thursday nights it was sit down and shut up to watch it intently. I loved the characters who were both loveable and flawed. My absolute favourite was Mick Belker who appeared as the rough & tough undercover detective but was actually as soft as butter underneath. And the writers put him through so much. And I also really liked and admired Captain Frank Furillo. It's strange looking back because I can see in his character so much of what has influenced me in how a manager should behave towards their team - both caring about and supporting them but being tough when necessary.
I can't believe this series is now nearly 40 years old, yet in many ways it still stands as a great series.… (more)

A Christmas Visitor
Since the death of their son on Christmas Eve during the Persian Gulf War, the Boyajian family hasn't celebrated the holiday. George is determined that this year will be different, but his wife, Carol, isn't so sure---until they take in a mysterious hitchhiker who says he knew their son in the war. A heartwarming story of Christmas miracles! 87 minutes.
Angel In The Family
When their widowed father, Buddy, suffers a mild stroke, Sarah Bishop is reunited with her estranged sister, Beth. As Christmas nears, Buddy's only desire is to return home for the holidays---and Sarah's hope is that her mother meets them there. Come morning, will her prayer be answered? A heartwarming story! 88 minutes. Closed-captioned.… (more)