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ABCDetectives Dave Starsky and Ken ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, “Starsky and Hutch” (1975-79)
Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and Hutch (David Soul) represented a new era of TV. These two partners were not shy about drawing their guns and getting trigger-happy while on the chase. They acted recklessly and dressed sloppily. Hutch kept a cool head, while Starsky teetered on the erratic side. Critics of the series did not appreciate the elevated level of violence.

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NBCSergeant Rick Hunter, “Hunter” (1984-91)
Because he had a habit of engaging in aggressive police chases, Fred Dryer’s character was issued the worst cars in the department.