Karl Malden as Mike Stone and Michael Douglas as Steven Keller: character information

This character information and trivia is not complete, i am constantly building on it. I will be adding more detailed information and facts as i work my way through episodes. If you notice something amiss, let me know!
And i have to add... on top of all the information about these guys individual characters - what really makes them special is their relationship with each other. The warmth, protective attitude and chemistry was what drove the show, and makes it timeless.

A gruff, well-seasoned cop, Lt Stone is the mentor in this partnership. His intense focus when questioning witnesses or pursuing a felon could have him mistaken for a harder man than he is, whereas he's frequently a complete softy. He cares deeply about his friends, and can sometimes react more emotionally than professionally. Mostly however, he strives to carry out his job in an impartial manner, and can make highly intuitive leaps of logic bourne only from great experience on the force.

Stone has been widowed for five years at the start of the show, and has one daughter, Jeannie, who sometimes leaves him dinners at his house and had a recurring role throughout much of the series.

S1-EP06. Hall of Mirrors - Broken foot (jumping from height)
S1-EP26. Legion of the Lost - Bruised jaw (punched)
S4-EP06. Deadly Silence - Knocked unconscious (hit by a van), rendered deaf (as a result of the head injury)

S3-EP16. The Set-up - Mails an envelope with hit-money to the family of a deceased hitman.

The young, fresh-faced (two years new to the force in the Pilot ep) but still intelligent side of the team. Keller is college-educated and catches on fast, constantly learning from the lessons and example of his partner. He's energetic and quite often takes the lead during a chase or fight, demonstrating a fierce moral grounding and some hot-headed reactions when situations strike a nerve.

He will make the stand neccessary to keep colleagues (and his partner) in line when emotions run, but can make his own mistakes when people he cares about are at risk.

Steve was perhaps most commonly referred to as 'buddy boy' by Mike. There were a range of other nicknames used (i'm still noting them) including 'hotshot', 'smiley' and also 'baby' which seemed to be used for virtually everyone. A fan who emailed from Germany also kindly provided some information on the nicknames used in the German dubbed version of the show:

"In Germany the audience never heard the typical 'buddy boy'; here it’s always 'Kleiner', I think in English it’s 'somebody’s little one'. Another nickname was 'Junior' (that must be the same in English) [...] Often Mike called his partner 'mein Junge', that means 'my dear boy'.
And in some scenes there were really funny nicknames. I remember a scene from the pilot episode: Mike was really angry because of Steve's impetuous behavior, and when he had to hurry up at last he said 'Dann mal los, mein kleiner Düsenjäger!', that means in English 'Come on, my little jet fighter!'. In Germany all these nicknames are actually pet names that are usually used in a familiar context or for people you have a really close relationship to."
~Noa

S1-EP00. Pilot - Bruised left-temple (punched)
S1-EP22. Beyond Vengeance - Knocked unconscious (blow to head)
S1-EP26. Legion of the Lost - Twisted knee.
S2-EP17. Blockade - Shot (creased in upper arm)
S3-EP17. Endgame - Knocked unconscious (hit by car)
S3-EP12. Asylum - Drugged twice (once consenting, once not)
S3-EP72. Solitaire - Shot (in the calf)
S4-EP08. Trail of Terror - Shot (in the back)
S4-EP19. Judgement Day - Shot (in upper left arm)
S5-EP02. The Thrill Killers (II) - Shot (in the chest)

S3-EP22. Beyond Vengeance - Takes time off due to the 'flu' in order to trail a criminal terrorising Mike and Jeannie.
S3-EP72. Solitaire - Requests (and receives) reports from a shootout and from various narcotics busts while in hospital, against regulations, in order to investigate a new partner Mike is working with.


homepage characters episodes locations media news links contact		Characters This character information and trivia is not complete, i am constantly building on it. I will be adding more detailed information and facts as i work my way through episodes. If you notice something amiss, let me know! And i have to add... on top of all the information about these guys individual characters - what really makes them special is their relationship with each other. The warmth, protective attitude and chemistry was what drove the show, and makes it timeless. DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT MIKE STONE A gruff, well-seasoned cop, Lt Stone is the mentor in this partnership. His intense focus when questioning witnesses or pursuing a felon could have him mistaken for a harder man than he is, whereas he's frequently a complete softy. He cares deeply about his friends, and can sometimes react more emotionally than professionally. Mostly however, he strives to carry out his job in an impartial manner, and can make highly intuitive leaps of logic bourne only from great experience on the force. Stone has been widowed for five years at the start of the show, and has one daughter, Jeannie, who sometimes leaves him dinners at his house and had a recurring role throughout much of the series. Injuries in the line of duty S1-EP06. Hall of Mirrors - Broken foot (jumping from height) S1-EP26. Legion of the Lost - Bruised jaw (punched) S4-EP06. Deadly Silence - Knocked unconscious (hit by a van), rendered deaf (as a result of the head injury) Bucking the law S3-EP16. The Set-up - Mails an envelope with hit-money to the family of a deceased hitman. ~~000~~ INSPECTOR STEVE KELLER The young, fresh-faced (two years new to the force in the Pilot ep) but still intelligent side of the team. Keller is college-educated and catches on fast, constantly learning from the lessons and example of his partner. He's energetic and quite often takes the lead during a chase or fight, demonstrating a fierce moral grounding and some hot-headed reactions when situations strike a nerve. He will make the stand neccessary to keep colleagues (and his partner) in line when emotions run, but can make his own mistakes when people he cares about are at risk. Nicknames Steve was perhaps most commonly referred to as 'buddy boy' by Mike. There were a range of other nicknames used (i'm still noting them) including 'hotshot', 'smiley' and also 'baby' which seemed to be used for virtually everyone. A fan who emailed from Germany also kindly provided some information on the nicknames used in the German dubbed version of the show: "In Germany the audience never heard the typical 'buddy boy'; here it’s always 'Kleiner', I think in English it’s 'somebody’s little one'. Another nickname was 'Junior' (that must be the same in English) [...] Often Mike called his partner 'mein Junge', that means 'my dear boy'. And in some scenes there were really funny nicknames. I remember a scene from the pilot episode: Mike was really angry because of Steve's impetuous behavior, and when he had to hurry up at last he said 'Dann mal los, mein kleiner Düsenjäger!', that means in English 'Come on, my little jet fighter!'. In Germany all these nicknames are actually pet names that are usually used in a familiar context or for people you have a really close relationship to." ~Noa Injuries in the line of duty S1-EP00. Pilot - Bruised left-temple (punched) S1-EP22. Beyond Vengeance - Knocked unconscious (blow to head) S1-EP26. Legion of the Lost - Twisted knee. S2-EP17. Blockade - Shot (creased in upper arm) S3-EP17. Endgame - Knocked unconscious (hit by car) S3-EP12. Asylum - Drugged twice (once consenting, once not) S3-EP72. Solitaire - Shot (in the calf) S4-EP08. Trail of Terror - Shot (in the back) S4-EP19. Judgement Day - Shot (in upper left arm) S5-EP02. The Thrill Killers (II) - Shot (in the chest) Bucking the law S3-EP22. Beyond Vengeance - Takes time off due to the 'flu' in order to trail a criminal terrorising Mike and Jeannie. S3-EP72. Solitaire - Requests (and receives) reports from a shootout and from various narcotics busts while in hospital, against regulations, in order to investigate a new partner Mike is working with.

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