Widely considered one of the most prominent and influential television producers of all time, Steven Bochco has been responsible for groundbreaking dramas that pushed the boundaries for acceptable content, while underscoring the human frailty that exists in those who perform our toughest jobs. After working as a journeyman writer on such noted detective shows as “Columbo” (NBC, 1971-78) and “Delvecchio” (CBS, 1976-77), Bochco branched out on his own, creating his first Emmy-winning hit, “Hill Street Blues” (NBC, 1981-87), the first show of its kind to depict police officers as human beings
Broke into TV when he parlayed an MCA fellowship into a writing job at Universal Studios between his junior and senior years in college (date approximate)
Shared first writing credit with Rod Serling; adapted Serling script "A Fade to Black"
Co-wrote screenplays for the crime thriller, "The Counterfeit Killer" (1968) and the ecological sci-fi psychodrama, "Silent Running" (1971)
1969
Became story editor for the popular TV series, "The Name of the Game" (date approximate)
1969
Co-created (with Paul Mason and Richard Landau) NBC drama series, "The Doctors", which ran till 1973
