R.I.P. Kevin Arkadie producer/writer NY Undercover
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Dick Wolf Leads Tributes To His ‘New York Undercover’ Co-Creator Kevin Arkadie
The pair co-created ‘New York Undercover’ together.
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Dick Wolf has paid tribute to Kevin Arkadie, with whom he co-created landmark cop drama New York Undercover.
Arkadie died this week at the age of 68.
Wolf, the man behind Law & Order and the Chicago and FBI franchises, worked with Arkadie on the show that ran on Fox for four seasons between 1994 and 1999.
“Kevin brought the voice of the next generation to cop shows and was instrumental in bringing diversity to the forefront of network television. We will all miss him,” Wolf said.
New York Undercover was the first cop drama series to feature two people of color as leads. Malik Yoba starred as Detective J.C. Williams and Michael DeLorenzo played Detective Eddie Torres. The pair were undercover detectives in New York City’s Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.
The series, which also starred Patti D’Arbanville-Quinn, Lauren Velez, Jonathan LaPaglia, Marisa Ryan and Josh Hopkins and Tommy Ford, across four seasons, was produced by Universal Television and Wolf Films.
Arkadie also worked on series including CBS’ Chicago Hope, ABC’s NYPD Blue and FX’s The Shield as well as, more recently, BET series including Sacrifice and The Quad.
Others who worked with Arkadie also paid their respects.
Marcus Guillory, a producer on series including Empire and Law & Order: Organized Crime, worked with Arkadie on Sacrifice. “One of the best to do it. I had the honor to do two seasons of Sacrifice with Kevin. I pushed to get that job because I really wanted to work with him. I left early the first season to work on Dick Wolf’s Law & Order: Organized Crime. He was my biggest advocate to work on L&O. Intelligent. Patient. Kind. Kevin will surely be missed. I’m sure he’s already set-up a writers’ room in heaven.”
CJ Cohen, who was Arkadie’s assistant on I’ll Fly Away,said, “So heartbroken. He was not only a great TV writer and playwright, but a wonderful human being. We kept in touch after the show, and he always supported me once I became a writer, years later. RIP, dear Kevin. I will always cherish our friendship.”
Over the last year, Arkadie has been working with Ivy Lion Productions, founded by Tony-nominated producer Lamar Richardson and Zaire Julion-Richardson. He was developing Freeman Ranch with Queen Sugar writer Yves Beneche.
Lamar Richardson said, “Rest in eternal peace to this icon, Kevin Arkadie. We are deeply saddened by this tragic news and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and all those who knew and loved him. Kevin was the first showrunner to sign on to one of our TV projects at Ivy Lion, and we spent a lot of time with him developing and pitching together this year. He was a consummate professional, true collaborator, and astute researcher. Everything was always in service of telling the best story. It’s not lost on us that he was willing to say yes to a young production company and newer writer in an industry where first chances are seldom given freely. It was important to him to invest in the next generation of diverse voices, and we are extremely grateful to have partnered with him. He was a true team player who was never afraid to have tough conversations, and we’ll remember that he always led with respect and deference. We’ll cherish the time we spent with him and will forever say his name. May flights of angels sing him to sweet rest, and may his soul rest in peace. His mark on his industry will truly never be forgotten.”
RIP
Side note FOX had all the cult classic shows.
Side Side note I hope he didn't write for Naomi Campbell's role
Side note FOX had all the cult classic shows.
Side Side note I hope he didn't write for Naomi Campbell's role
RIP
R.I.P.
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