Bluey
1 9 7 6 - 1 9 7 7 (Australia)
1 x 90 minute episodes
38 x 60 minute episodes
 An Australian cop series about a tough, less than good looking
(and extremely obese) cop who used his own unorthodox methods.
Often parodied in the Nineties on shows such as The D
Generation - an avant-garde Australian comedy show - Lucky
Grills achieved cult status in Australia for his portrayal of
Bluey Hills.
Completing the triumvirate were rookie Detective Gary Dawson
and soul mate Sergeant Monica Rourke.
Bluey Hills was something of a loner. He was unkempt and fat
with a gravely voice and a gruff manner. Crawfords deliberately
went against type in casting the role, choosing stand-up comedian
Grills. Grills, Diedrich and Nicolson turned in strong
performances and the series achieved moderate ratings for
Crawfords.
 Bluey retained a nice gritty tone and look although the
Seven network ultimately found that it would do better with such
cop soaps as Cop Shop.
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