The series is set in a fictionalized version of Manhattan's 14th Precinct (known as "Midtown South" The pilot movie had Loretta Swit in the role of Christine Cagney, while the first six episodes had Meg Foster. When the show was revived for a full-season run, Gless portrayed the role for six consecutive years. Tyne Daly and Sharon Gless each won the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Drama.