The Dead Beat  In this 2/5/93 article from Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Fretts previews a new TV series called Homicide on NBC.

Back On The Beat  In this 12/24/93 article from Entertainment Weekly, Ken Tucker reviews Bop Gun, with Robin Williams.

Copping an Attitude  In this 1/24/94 article from Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Fretts interviews Daniel Baldwin.

Homicide  Canadian Online Explorer (CANOE) collection of old and new articles related to the show and its cast.  A good spot to check frequently.  Presently archived there are four articles about the TV movie, Homicide Telepic Reunites Cop Cast For One More Case (02/12/00), Homicidal Mania (01/19/00), Homicide Goes To The Movies (01/12/00), and Homicide: The Gang's All Here (01/10/00); the series' cancellation, TV Murder In The First (5/20/99), two articles about Richard Belzer, 'Homicide''s Killer Comic (2/12/99) and 'Homicide''s Man's Out To Knock 'Em Dead (2/10/99), the PBS documentary called How to Make 'Homicide' Good (11/4/98), the famous Tom Fontana Emmy prediction article from this year (7/22/98), Homicide's second shift on net (2/23/97), Yaphet Kotto awarded badge (2/17/97), 'Homicide' actor takes offense at verbal assault (2/1/97, re: Kotto), Actor had a blast making movies (1/4/97, re: Johnson), Homicide actor charged with gun violations (12/19/96, re: Perlich), Print it!  (10/9/96, re: a real thief surrendering at an on-location shoot), Andre Braugher wants to get off The Street (9/12/96), and Homicide rookie makes the squad (12/21/95, re: Diamond).

ER  Canadian Online Explorer (CANOE) collection of old and new articles related to ER and its cast.  Presently archived there are six articles about Homicide cast members...Latest Casualty and The Doctor Is In (12/10/01) about Michael Michele, Successful Operations (01/30/00), Spielberg Career Godfather For ER's Gloria Reuben (01/24/97), ER Nominated For Seventeen Emmy's (07/18/96) about Andre Braugher, and From Toronto To ER (03/24/96).

Tom Fontana At A Johns Hopkins Student Forum  In this 10/24/94 Gazette article, Tom Fontana talks about the early episodes of Homicide to students at a free lecture series.

Andre The Giant  In this 10/28/94 article from Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Fretts talks to Andre Braugher about his Homicide audition.

Baltimore Bullets  In this May 5, 1995, article from Entertainment Weekly, Ken Tucker reviews the '94-'95 season.

Cops and Ribbers  In this May 5, 1995, article from Entertainment Weekly, A.J. Jacobs wonders why so many comics want to appear on Homicide.

1993, 1995, and 1997 Peabody Award Winner  Homicide wins the prestigious award.  Select key word(s) and type homicide.

Why Det. Frank Pembleton Is God's Favorite Cop  Joyce Millman's 11/12/95 article on Andre Braugher and his tortured character, from Salon.

Homicide's' commanding presence  Amanda Spake's 11/12/95 article on Yaphet Kotto, from Salon.

The man behind TV's best-written show Amanda Spake's 11/12/95 article on Homicide's erstwhile executive producer and head writer Henry Bromell, from Salon.

Turning Up The Heat  In this February 16, 1996, article from Entertainment Weekly, Ken Tucker reviews Homicide.

Death Becomes Him  In this February 16, 1996, article from Entertainment Weekly, Mike Flaherty profiles Richard Belzer.

Stunning Homicide Is On Target, As Always  From the April 1, 1996 New York Daily News, David Bianculli reviews Stakeout and Requiem For Adena seriously, despite the publication date.

Did you wonder what Gee's closing speech in the 5/16 season finale was all about? Check out page 3 of Report Card: The Chief Concern, a 7/96 Baltimore Magazine article by David Simon which is introduced with this editorial blurb: "Chief Thomas Frazier has worked the city crime beat for two years; former reporter and Homicide author David Simon has worked it for 12. Here's how the writer rates the chief."

Watch Homicide, Surf The Case Files  9/19/96 E! Online magazine writes about Intercast.

Can Homicide Crack The Emmys?  In this 9/20/96 Beacon Online article, R. D. Heldenfels previews the 1996 season.

Thief Steals Scenes On Homicide  In this E! Online article, Jeff Copeland details the "arrest" on the set of Homicide.

Intercast  In this 12/23/96 Business Week article, Lisa Sanders finds out why Intercast never flew...information overload.

Real-to-Reel 'Homicide' Scene   12/31/96 New York Daily News item about how art imitates life imitating ... it's about the episode which fictionalizes the real life robber who surrendered to H:LotS detectives when he stumbled into a shoot.

Blouses, Bloodstains, and Bowties  Joe Clark writes about Race and Gender on Homicide.

NBC's Homicide Is Everything Other Cop Shows Aren't  Tim Goodman's column for the News-Times (CT) is another rave for Homicide.

1997 Peabody Award Winner  Homicide wins the 1997 Peabody award.  Select key word(s) and type homicide.

The Cat In The Hats  1/10/97 Entertainment Weekly article on Clark Johnson.

'Homicide' spins off interactive Web serial  2/12/97 USA Today article on NBC's 2/14 launch of a Homicide spinoff on the NBC H:LotS website.

Must See The TV: Homicide Reopens Cops' Old Wounds  4/11/97 New York Daily News article, David Bianculli previews another episode of Homicide.

For 'Homicide's' Dellums, Crime Pays  4/24/97 New York Daily News article gets up close on the actor who plays Luther Mahoney.

The Last Show Standing  5/7/97 Salon article by Joyce Millman on why "In a TV climate where literate, adult, feel-bad dramas have fallen off network schedules like ducks in a carnival shooting gallery, Homicide is the last show standing."  Note: Follow their link to page two of this article which is entitled, "Too Much Ego And Very Poor Judgment."

Yaphet Kotto Starts Sixth Season of Homicide A Married Man  This May 1997 Bradenton (FL) Herald Internet Plus article by Mary Boyle of AP focuses on Yaphet Kotto's marriage and his relationship with the producers of Homicide.

Leo & Perlich Characters Bumped Off "Homicide: Life on the Streets"  6/13/97 Ultimate TV News article.

Deaths In The Family  7/2/97 A&E article, Francis Hwang laments the loss of Kay Howard.

TeeVee Award To Homicide  7/7/97 article gives best drama award to Homicide.

Look Out, Nash Bridges 7/21/97 SunSpot article on H:LotS winning Outstanding Achievement in Drama by the Television Critics Association, while at the same time the president of NBC Entertainment says it has to beat 'Nash Bridges' or get axed.

'Homicide' swan song for Braugher 7/25/97 The Record Online article by Gail Shister notes that "Braugher plans to leave Barry Levinson's Baltimore-based NBC drama after this season -- his sixth -- to pursue other genres. Like comedy."  The article also covers recent cast changes and discloses that, to Braugher, "Leo, however, was a surprise. Braugher found out by reading it in a newspaper, he says, and has no clue as to her decision.  'She's quite a fine actress and has many, many decades of good work ahead of her.' Levinson, 55, says both cast changes are part of the show's 'continual evolution'."

Braugher Plans To Leave Homicide, Return To Theater For Shakespeare 8/5/97 Beacon Online article, Andre Braugher's departure is the focus of speculation.

TV Review 1997 Fall: Homicide: Life on the Street  Mr. Showbiz looks at the upcoming season, ending with the critique that H:LotS "may not bring in the numbers, but the credibility and quality viewers it brings to NBC should be enough for survival. They could do worse for filler."

Sixty-Minute Men & Women - Writing The Hour Drama  From the September '97 issue of Written By, Tom Fontana, Julie Martin, Anya Epstein, Darryl LaMonte Wharton, James Yoshimura, and David Simon talk to author Patricia Troy about the writing of H:LotS.

Copland  October 1997 Baltimore Magazine article on the relationship between the show and the city.  Great pictures, too!

Superb Homicide Emmyless In Baltimore Tom Jicha's 10/15/97 article in the Sun Sentinel (FL) previews the sixth season, introduces the new characters, and ponders why the show has still not been nominated for an Emmy for best drama.

Keeping 'Homicide' alive Terry Jackson's 10/17/97 article in The Record asks: "Why isn't this show among the 20 most popular?"

Homicide Is A Real Player In The Big Field Of Cop Shows  In this 10/17/97 Beacon Journal Online article, R. D. Heldenfels previews the 1997 season.

Read the reviews about the premiere episode from...

Kansas City Star
New York Post
New York Daily News

It's not the same old squad Virginia Rohan's 10/17/97 article in The Record focuses on what's new in the 6th season.

Homicide may face swan song season This 10/17/97 article in the Los Angeles Times also focuses on what's new in the 6th season.

Internet Info for Real People - Homicide: LOTS 10/24/97 article by Robert R. Brand describing the show, its newsgroup, and related web sites. This is #74 in Bob's The Newtown Bee series of informative articles about the net.  Updated 11/98.

E T C.  Joyce Millman, 10/28/97 in Salon (last item on the page), asks "What's going on?" with the first two episodes of the 6th season.  Worse than just disappointing, she says, "they were just plain wrong".

The Mining Co.  10/28/97 Mining Co. Homicide overview by Gloria Dasch.

Rising Sun  10/97 AJR Newslink article by Alicia C. Shepard discusses the evolution of the Baltimore Sun with references to David Simon and Homicide.

Belzer Works Overtime  In this 11/6/97 Gist interview Richard Belzer talks about his work as Detective Munch on the Law & Order crossover episode and on X-Files.

An Opinion Of The Mahoney Shooting  In this 11/17/97 Abilene Reporter-News article, Leonard Pitts lays out the arguments for and against the clean shoot.

'Homicide': Always A Bullet to Dodge - It's murder when ratings lag behind the raves 12/5/97 New York Daily News article about Tom Fontana singing the possible cancellation blues.

Murderous Rumors  In this 12/16/97 TeeVee article, Peter Ko tells the story of the celebrity actress names on the Board.
Transcript of Yahoo! Chat with Kyle Secor of NBC's Homicide  1/8/98 chat transcript.

In Keeping With Homicide's Ambiguity  1/9/98. The Record Online discusses Bayliss' sexuality.

Media Watch expose 1/10/98 Nick Burns writes an incisive article about our favorite show.

Dick Wolf Announces Plans For 3rd H:LotS/Law & Order Crossover 1/22/98 GIST TV Gab and Ultimate TV News Daily report that Wolf likes the crossovers because (as Ultimate quotes him) "It gives [the writers and actors] a chance to use different muscles and get into different rhythms" and that (as GIST phrases it) a third one "is in the works."

Renewed 'Homicide' does a two-hour stretch   Spoiler Alert   1/30/98 Bergen Record looks at the two-hour "Something Sacred" episode and, in an interview with Tom Fontana, looks way beyond.

Season Preview  1/30/98 The New York Post previews Something Sacred.

on the set the interviews executive producer Tom Fontana  2/6/98 interview with Tom Fontana at, of all places, the NBC H:LotS site. You won't want to miss this one.

An Interview with Bob Lau  2/6/98 interview of H:LotS recurring character (the Process Server) actor Bob Lau. The interviewer is H:LotS fan Karen Monroe, and the item is accompanied by some interesting photos.  This link takes you to the article on Bob's own homepage.  The interview can also be found at Raquel's Fan Fiction site at this link.

Homicide:Live! My Trip to Baltimore  H:LotS fan Peggy Currid's photographs. If you are an H:LotS fan, you will be interested.

New Bay Times Article on David Simon  3/12/98 A stunning article on David Simon, mostly in his own words, on truth, story telling, and the writing and living of Homicide and The Corner.

When Bad Actors Happen To Good Shows  3/27/98 TeeVee article by Philip Michaels claims that "Jon Seda is the fart at my Thanksgiving dinner."

Homicide Loses Another Cast Member  4/8/98 Mr. Showbiz article goes one mild spoiler better than the SunSpot article. At least we don't yet all know that the butler did it.

No Braugher Outages At Andre's House - TV star says 'Life on the Street' no match for comforts of home  4/9/98 New York Daily News article on Andre. Not all H:LotS related, but enough.

Homicide Star Braugher Returns To Film As An Angel  4/9/98 Detroit Free Press article, Jane Ganahl talks with Andre Braugher about his early career, City Of Angels, Homicide, and his thoughts on leaving.

Braugher Goes From Homicide To Heaven  4/11/98 Toronto Sun article, Natasha Stoynoff profiles Andre Braugher on the eve of City Of Angels, with some news about future projects.

Andre Braugher RealAudio Interview from Hollywood.com Movietalk  Real audio interview plus biographical information on Andre Braugher around the time of the release of City of Angels.  Requires the RealPlayer.

Andre Braugher: So effective in 'the box' but don't box him in  4/24/98 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article by Douglas Rowe gets a bit deeper inside the actor than most.  Also...here.

With its special formula, NBC's 'Homicide' lives  4/30/98 Harriet Winslow article at The Detroit News site is an overview of the show's history.

Bullets 'n' Blood as 'Homicide' Ends Season  5/1/98 Michael Starr's New York Post item spills many beans about the two-part season finale.

The Show That Wouldn't Die  In this 5/1/98 article from Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Fretts worries about how the show will do without Andre Braugher.

Writer's Guild of America Interview with Paul Attanasio  May 1998 Writers Guild of America interview, by Alan Waldman, of H:LotS creator Paul Attanasio on the subject of the craft of writing.

Saying goodbye to Frank Pembleton  5/6/98 Nando article by Sharon Randall tells how much she's going to miss the guy.

Detective Story  5/7/98 New York Daily News item by David Bianculli "On the set of 'Homicide's' season-ending 100th episode."

'Homicide' Promo Kills the Suspense  This 5/7/98 New York Daily News item by David Bianculli takes a corkscrew to NBC's promos: "Instead of attracting new viewers, that sort of stunt only ends up repelling loyal ones.  There's no reason for it, and NBC's normally clever promo department really did the show, and its viewers, a major disservice."  Beat 'em up, David.

Baltimore's finest   5/8/98 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article by Tony Norman tells all on how "'Homicide' celebrates 100th episode with party and parting shots."

NPR's Fresh Air: Homicide at 100   In the 5/8/98 National Public Radio audio program from WHYY in Philadelphia, Homicide's 100th Episode party is live on NPR.  Interviews with Tom Fontana and Andre Braugher.  Requires RealPlayer...here.

'Homicide' to lose its intense soul   In the 5/8/98 St. Petersburg Times, Eric Deggans wonders of post-Pembleton H:LotS "What will happen now that he's gone?"

Shots On The Set   In the 5/8/98 Entertainment Weekly piece, see a slide show of a visit to the set by photographer Larry Fink.

A Book Review From Ed's Internet Book Review Page  In the 5/17/98 review, C. J. Peiffer offers a personal review of The Book.

Homicide, Braugher, and Secor Nominated for Q Awards   In the 6/8/98 announcement, Viewers for Quality Television has named its 1998 nominees for the best on television.

Daniel Baldwin Pleads Guilty  In this 6/15/98 article from Mr. Showbiz, "life imitates art" as Daniel Baldwin continues to portray Beau Felton.

NBC's "Homicide" Tapes Are The First In A Series  6/20/98 article discusses the sale of TV show videos, mentioning the new Homicide tapes.

The Record Online Interviews Giancarlo Esposito  In the 6/25/98 article, Esposito talks about his friendships and working relationships with current Homicide cast members.  There is also a little more detail on plans for his character.

Investment Advice for Lt. Al Giardello  In the 6/29/98 issue of US News and World Report, G is given investment advice.  The world *does* know we are here!

More Casting Changes  In this 7/5/98 article titled Out Of The Picture, The Record Online reports on recent TV cast shuffles, with more quotes from Homicide Executive Producer Tom Fontana.  The guy really cracks me up!  Also, staff writer Virginia Rohan continues to propagate the 'Files and Crimes' faffamem.  The article hints that there are more cast additions to come.

The Number 10 Show Of All Time?  On 7/9/98, Doug Nye of Knight-Ridder on the Mercury Center web site picks his top 100 TV shows of all time.

Newsmakers  On 7/14/98, Yaphet Kotto renews his wedding vows.

Blue News #33 from The Mining Co.  In this 7/13/98 Blue News, the news is mostly about Homicide.

Homicidal Tendencies  In this 7/16/98 Philadelphia City Paper Interactive article, Katherine Dahlsgaard wonders if she leaves Homicide, will she ever love again?

TeeVee Awards List A Dubious Achievement Award For Homicide, Jon Seda  In the 7/17/98 article from the folks who called Jon Seda the fart at my Thanksgiving dinner, TeeVee awards are presented for the 1997-98 TV Season.  Go here to read the stinging article on our show and our man Falsone, and go here to read the glowing review from last year.  My, how times have changed!

TV Critics Association Names Homicide, Braugher As Best  In this 7/20/98 article, television critics award best drama to Homicide and best actor to Andre Braugher at their meeting in Pasadena, California.

This Magic Moment  In this 7/20/98 AJR Newslink article, Carl Sessions Stepp talks about the moment of truth in writing inspiration, featuring comments from David Simon.

It's Emmy Time Again  Emmy snub?...or why Homicide always gets The Big Schneid.  In this 7/22/98 article from The Toronto Sun, Tom Fontana nails an Emmy prediction, and we get the answer to the upcoming most frequently-asked question on alt.tv.homicide...The answer?  September 25th.

Tom Fontana...For Real  In this 7/22/98 article, Tim Goodman of The San Francisco Examiner talks about LA smog, bland television, diversity casting, and Tom Fontana.

7/23/98  Homicide received a total of six Emmy nominations.  In addition to Braugher, three guest actors were nominated...Vincent D'Onofrio for Subway, Charles Durning for Finnegan's Wake, and Alfre Woodard for Mercy.  James Yoshimura was nominated for writing Subway, and Lou Digiaimo and Pat Moran were nominated for casting.

We Were In The Top 30!  In the second half of this 7/30/98 Deseret News (Salt Lake City) article by Scott Pierce, Tom Fontana talks about ratings and awards.

Noel Behn Dead At 70  In this 7/31/98 article, Nando and the Associated Press report the death of Noel Behn, screenwriter and creative consultant to Homicide.  Read the 8/9/98 tribute to Noel Behn by Denis Hamill of the New York Daily News... click here.

Homicide Spins Off Interactive Web Serial  In this 8/3/98 USA Today article, the NBC Websodic is discussed, with quotes from Tom Fontana.

New Cast Photo...Click Here  Posted on 8/27/98.

New Companion Book Gets Exposure  In this 9/7/98 New York Daily News article from David Bianculli,  David Kalat's Unofficial Companion gets exposure in this feature about TV Companion books.  Read schlock's comments about the book on the Amazon.com site... click here.

Returning Shows  In this 9/11/98 article from Entertainment Weekly, Bruce Fretts previews the show's 7th season.

You Have The Right to Remain Silent  In this 9/13/98 Washington Post article, Peter Carlson writes about real life homicide interrogation techniques in the post-Miranda era, sounding a lot like what the new Homicide should aspire to.

9/13/98 Emmy News and Predictions...before the show.  Detroit Free Press  San Francisco Chronicle  E! Online

New York Daily News  The Record  Info Please

9/14/98 Post-Emmy Buzz...  Detroit Free Press  Kansas City Star  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

San Francisco Examiner  Mining Company  New York Daily News  Deseret News

UPN and Tom Fontana  In this 9/17/98 New York Daily News article, Tom Fontana talks about the chilling boundaries to cross with his new show for UPN.

New Season Preview  In this 9/20/98 Kansas City Star article, Aaron Barnhart manages a most optimistic take on the upcoming season.  He also discusses the rounded ensemble.

Cop Show Preview  In this 9/23/98 Detroit Free Press article, Mike Duffy comments on the new Law & Order and Homicide chicks.

Season Premiere Previews 9/25/98 Some Spoilers Ahead... Pittsburgh Post Gazette New York Daily News Nando St. Petersburg Times Entertainment Weekly

Fall TV Season Preview  In this 10/2/98 San Francisco Examiner article, Tim Goodman takes a humorous look at the new fall TV season and speculates on the fate of Homicide.

A Review of Felicity With a Homicide Connection  In this 10/12/98 Salon article, another publication has noticed that Homicide has lost its way.

Homicon '98 Web Site
Pattern's Homicon '98 Photos

Getting A Life  In this 10/15/98 Record Online article, an interview with Callie Thorne highlights the show's new direction.

PBS To Air Homicide Documentary  As noted in this preview, Public Broadcasting will air a documentary on the making of Subway followed by a commercial-free airing of the episode.

In The Company Of Freaks  In this 10/28/98 Baltimore Sun article, Johnny Riggs writes about assistant property manager Jeffery Pratt Gordon.  Includes picture gallery.  Don't miss the stories behind the photos.

On TV, Homicide Anatomized  In this 10/28/98 LA Weekly article, Robert Lloyd gets the episode name wrong, but at least he's seen the PBS documentary.  More about pheromones, network suits, and ratings.  No spoilers.

Blue Glow  In this 10/30/98 Salon Magazine article, the season's fourth episode is previewed.

PBS Floats Into Mainstream With Two Commercial-Type Programs  In this 11/3/98 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, Rob Owen previews the PBS documentary with some details about the focus of the program.  New York Daily News review...here.

Somehow, Life Will Go On  In this 11/6/98 USA Today article, read an early analysis of post-Braugher Homicide.

TV Season Adding Up To Big, Ugly Zero  In this 11/13/98 New York Daily News article, David Bianculli laments the current lack-luster TV season with a mention of Homicide.

Braugher To Return To Homicide  In this 11/18/98 CNN article, Andre returns to Baltimore to direct.

Homicide Cop Might Quit Force  In his 12/1/98 TV column for the Akron Beacon Journal, R.D. Heldenfels reveals that all is not well with Giancarlo Esposito and his new gig as the Jr. G-Man.  Also...here.

Hapless Homicide Shooting Blanks  From the 12/4/98 New York Daily News, here's David Bianculli's Homicide lament.

NBC Double Homicides  In this 12/4/98 Salon Magazine item, NBC's post-Trinity strategy is detailed.

Series Of Disasters  In this 12/6/98 Bergen's The Record Online article, Virginia Rohan documents the fall of the network Nielsens, giving Homicide two dubious achievement awards.

'99 Starting With Rash Homicide  12/9/98 article from the New York Daily News, Jeff Weingrad's take on the Court TV Homicide marathon.

Diamond Shakes Up Homicide  12/11/98 article from the New York Daily News, David Bianculli previews the current episode.  Contains spoilers.

A Humorous Blue Glow  In this 12/11/98 article from the Salon Magazine, Joyce Millman delivers another memorable preview.

Andre Braugher To Star As Priest  In this 12/17/98 article from the The Detroit News, Andre's commitment to the TNT movie Passing Glory is announced again.

Dull And Duller  In this 12/17/98 article from the Boston Phoenix, Robert David Sullivan talks about gays on TV, with a three paragraph armchair analysis of Bayliss.

Tom Fontana Named One Of Entertainment Weekly's Top Entertainers Of The Year  In the 12/18/98 article, Tom comes in ninth, with tributes to Oz and Homicide.

It Was A Really, Really Bad Year For TV  This 12/22/98 article, from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Chuck Barney of the Contra Costa Times, features a review of the 1998 TV Season.  To show how bad things are, Homicide is featured in the best list, but it's all about last season.

Court TV Brings Back To Life The First Season Of Homicide  In this 12/31/98 article from The Detroit Free Press and The Orange County Register, Kinney Littlefield waxes nostalgic about the first few episodes of Homicide.

1998: The Year In Television  In this 12/31/98 article from The Providence Phoenix, Robert David Sullivan picks Homicide as the year's #4 show, again praising last season.

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