Angie Dickinson: Trailblazer for Female TV Cops in Hollywood
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Angie Dickinson, the star of the 70s drama "Police Woman," was the first female to lead a successful, hour-long television drama and helped promote the message that women could have rewarding careers in law enforcement. She was responsible for a surge in applications from women across the country wanting to join the force after seeing her play a police officer on the small screen. Other female-fronted police procedural shows include "Law & Order: SVU," "Rizzoli and Isles," "Cagney and Lacey," "Prime Suspect," "The Closer," and "Murder, She Wrote." These shows have paved the way for more opportunities for women in the industry.
