A gritty and realistic crime-drama that pushed the envelope for violence, foul language, and nudity, the show faced an enormous backlash before the pilot had even aired. Not only did she gain two Emmy nominations for her short stint on the show, but her intimate sex scene that filmed for the pilot episode helped kick the controversial show off with a bang. Show creators David Milch and Steven Bochco wanted to make a darker and more realistic television drama with flawed and complex characters. They placed the bigoted, alcoholic, and foul-mouthed Detective Sipowicz Dennis Franz and his partner Det.
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‘NYPD Blue’: Amy Brenneman Felt ‘Honored’ to Star In the Groundbreaking Nude Scenes
Amy Frederica Brenneman born June 22, is an American actress and producer. She received a total of five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for these roles. Brenneman was raised in Glastonbury, Connecticut , where she participated in theatre as a teenager, both in school at Glastonbury High School and with a local theater group. She graduated from Harvard University , where she majored in comparative religion , in