S&H Cast

Even over 4 years of episodes, we never find out much about these characters' backgrounds. This was, after all, in those dark days before Bochco and Cannell hit their strides. But here's what can be gleaned:

Sgt. Kenneth Hutchinson David Soul
Born in Minnesota, participated with the Sea Scouts as a boy. Has at least one sister, but it is not known if parents are still alive. Married and divorced once. Talented singer, apparently also writes songs. Apparently, he and Starsky became partners not long after graduating the Police Academy, about 3 or 4 years before the beginning of the series.
Sgt. David Michael Starsky Paul Michael Glaser
Born and raised in Boston, according to his accent; in NYC according to some story references. Has at least one brother (Nick), and mother is still living. Father was shot by gangsters -- implication he was either a cop or union organizer. Lived with grandmother in L.A. for some time as a boy; joined U.S. Army at and for indeterminate time. Drove cab in NYC. Engaged once to Ofc. Helen Davidson, never married. Seems to have a bit of a thing for women in uniform, though.

"Huggy Bear" Antonio Fargas
C'mon, they never even told us what his real name is. Does have close relatives in the Caribbean -- possibly either naturalized or first-generation U.S. citizen, raised in L.A.
Capt. Harold Dobey Bernie Hamilton
Classic American family - one wife (Edith), one son (Calvin), one daughter (Rosey, left-handed), whom we meet in "Captain Dobey, You're Dead!". Has been involved, at least peripherally, with the AfroAmerican civil rights movement. Chronic dieter, but despite his girth and all the teasing he takes from his subordinates, no references made to high blood pressure or other related ailments.

Recurring characters:
Abigail Crabtree Ann Foster
Hutch's several-episode steady girlfriend, with whom he indulged a heavy health-food habit. Left Los Angeles after being attacked by "The Monster," despite her feelings for Hutch.
Officer Minnie Kaplan Marki Bey
Starsky's best flirting partner. Uniform officer at Parker Center, perhaps in some clerical function.
Merle the Earl Raymond Allen
Starsky's Torino coddler, and flamboyant-car customizer. And flamboyant car-customizer, too.
Sweet Alice Nellie Bellflower
Blonde hooker, sometime informant, who has a crush on Hutch.
Kiko Guillermo San Juan
Hutch's "Little Brother". Lives with his mother, who decided to foster [Kristy McNichol] after her father died in "Little Girl Lost".
Orange Connie Lisa Marie
Probable prostitute with Little Orphan Annie fixation, including Sandy the Dog.

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Sgt. Kenneth Hutchinson		David Soul
Born in Minnesota, participated with the Sea Scouts as a boy. Has at least one sister, but it is not known if parents are still alive. Married and divorced once. Talented singer, apparently also writes songs. Apparently, he and Starsky became partners not long after graduating the Police Academy, about 3 or 4 years before the beginning of the series.
Sgt. David Michael Starsky		Paul Michael Glaser
Born and raised in Boston, according to his accent; in NYC according to some story references. Has at least one brother (Nick), and mother is still living. Father was shot by gangsters -- implication he was either a cop or union organizer. Lived with grandmother in L.A. for some time as a boy; joined U.S. Army at and for indeterminate time. Drove cab in NYC. Engaged once to Ofc. Helen Davidson, never married. Seems to have a bit of a thing for women in uniform, though.
"Huggy Bear"		Antonio Fargas
C'mon, they never even told us what his real name is. Does have close relatives in the Caribbean -- possibly either naturalized or first-generation U.S. citizen, raised in L.A.
Capt. Harold Dobey		Bernie Hamilton
Classic American family - one wife (Edith), one son (Calvin), one daughter (Rosey, left-handed), whom we meet in "Captain Dobey, You're Dead!". Has been involved, at least peripherally, with the AfroAmerican civil rights movement. Chronic dieter, but despite his girth and all the teasing he takes from his subordinates, no references made to high blood pressure or other related ailments.
Recurring characters:
Abigail Crabtree		Ann Foster
Hutch's several-episode steady girlfriend, with whom he indulged a heavy health-food habit. Left Los Angeles after being attacked by "The Monster," despite her feelings for Hutch.
Officer Minnie Kaplan		Marki Bey
Starsky's best flirting partner. Uniform officer at Parker Center, perhaps in some clerical function.
Merle the Earl		Raymond Allen
Starsky's Torino coddler, and flamboyant-car customizer. And flamboyant car-customizer, too.
Sweet Alice		Nellie Bellflower
Blonde hooker, sometime informant, who has a crush on Hutch.
Kiko		Guillermo San Juan
Hutch's "Little Brother". Lives with his mother, who decided to foster [Kristy McNichol] after her father died in "Little Girl Lost".
Orange		Connie Lisa Marie
Probable prostitute with Little Orphan Annie fixation, including Sandy the Dog.

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