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Janice · 08-16-2002, 07:49 PM

All the action seems to take place in the 12th Station Precinct.

TJL · 08-16-2002, 07:57 PM

I haven't really watched this show in a while, but I do remember a scene or two in which the action took place outside the squad room. But there were only a few...

That's one of the things I liked about a lot of seventies sitcoms. 99% of the action took place in one room. No multiple sets, no cast of thousands, just the stars, and some good dialogue..

DetectiveGriffin · 08-16-2002, 09:52 PM

most of the 2 parter wojos girl took place at wojos apartment.

DetectiveGriffin · 08-19-2002, 03:26 AM

Oh yeah, just remembered ep ?#25?
Fish, took place mostly at Fishs apartment. That was a really really good ep! Dietrich was absolutely hilarious with that whole Gregory Peck imitation.

rkeil · 09-03-2002, 04:40 PM

They very rarely leave the station and this is one of the cool things about the show since it forces the writers to be creative. Here are a few exceptions that have not been mentioned

1. The first episode "Ramon" takes place mostly in Barney's Apartment
2.The 5th or 6th episode "Stakeout" takes place mostly in an unoccupied apartment bulding.
3. Another is the episode where Chano shoots and kills a suspect
4. Also the Wojo/Wentworth romance episode takes place partly in a hotel.

Maybe someone should complie a complete list at some point.

Fan of old shows · 10-13-2002, 10:24 AM

sure, they leave the station, for more donuts.

Janice · 10-13-2002, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Fan of old shows
sure, they leave the station, for more donuts.

I must have missed those episodes.

Fan of old shows · 10-13-2002, 11:51 AM

lol. well you gotta see it.

Janice · 10-13-2002, 12:39 PM

I'll look out for them. I just started watching Barney Miller recently. It's a funny show.

catlover79 · 08-28-2008, 11:26 PM

I saw episodes that took place in Barney's apartment, Fish's apartment, the apartment used in the stakeout, and the hotel where Wojo and Wentworth went undercover. It's a credit to the show's stellar cast and crew that the show did so well within such small confines. All we ever saw of the 12th was the squad room and Barney's office!!!

catlover79 · 08-28-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I haven't really watched this show in a while, but I do remember a scene or two in which the action took place outside the squad room. But there were only a few...

That's one of the things I liked about a lot of seventies sitcoms. 99% of the action took place in one room. No multiple sets, no cast of thousands, just the stars, and some good dialogue..

I agree completely!!! Simplicity is the key. Give me good acting and writing over the bells and whistles (special effects, bedroom scenes, etc.) any day.

08-16-2002, 07:49 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Do they ever leave the Station? All the action seems to take place in the 12th Station Precinct.

09-03-2002, 04:40 PM	#5
rkeil Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 16, 2002 Posts: 21	They very rarely leave the station and this is one of the cool things about the show since it forces the writers to be creative. Here are a few exceptions that have not been mentioned 1. The first episode "Ramon" takes place mostly in Barney's Apartment 2.The 5th or 6th episode "Stakeout" takes place mostly in an unoccupied apartment bulding. 3. Another is the episode where Chano shoots and kills a suspect 4. Also the Wojo/Wentworth romance episode takes place partly in a hotel. Maybe someone should complie a complete list at some point.
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08-28-2008, 11:26 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I saw episodes that took place in Barney's apartment, Fish's apartment, the apartment used in the stakeout, and the hotel where Wojo and Wentworth went undercover. It's a credit to the show's stellar cast and crew that the show did so well within such small confines. All we ever saw of the 12th was the squad room and Barney's office!!!
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08-16-2002, 07:57 PM	#2
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08-16-2002, 09:52 PM	#3
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	most of the 2 parter wojos girl took place at wojos apartment.

08-19-2002, 03:26 AM	#4
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	Oh yeah, just remembered ep ?#25? Fish, took place mostly at Fishs apartment. That was a really really good ep! Dietrich was absolutely hilarious with that whole Gregory Peck imitation.

10-13-2002, 10:24 AM	#6
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	sure, they leave the station, for more donuts.

10-13-2002, 11:51 AM	#8
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	lol. well you gotta see it.

10-13-2002, 12:39 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'll look out for them. I just started watching Barney Miller recently. It's a funny show.