Scheider also starred in several other classics, includingThe French Connection,Marathon Man, andAll That Jazz.
Scheider was happy with how season 1 turned out and ratings were good enough to earn a second season.
Unfortunately, that’s where things quickly started to go sideways forthe Chief Brody star.
On top of that, NBC abruptly fired other cast and replaced them with younger actors.
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