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Cagney and Lacey
Cagney and Lacey (1982-1988) Cagney and Lacey,
revolved two female NYPD detectives who led very
different lives Christine Cagney played by Sharon Gless
was a single-minded, witty, brash career woman. Mary
Beth Lacey was a resourceful, sensitive working mom.

Loretta Swit was the original choice for Cagney [she
played the role in a TV movie]. But because she couldn't
get out of her contract on MASH. During the first
season, Meg Foster played the part of Cagney, while Tyne
Daly played Lacey, the role she'd originated in the
pilot.
CBS cancelled the series claiming low ratings. It
was brought back on due both to a letter-writing
campaign which drew millions of letters nationwide and
to the fact that ratings actually went up during summer
reruns. A TV Guide magazine read Welcome Back. Daly
continued as Lacey, but Foster was replaced with Gless,
who would become the actress most identified with the
part.
It would go on to win 36 nominations and 14 wins
during its run. Four TV movies were broadcast after the
series ended. Season One was also released on DVD.
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