what did the 'blue' stand for or mean in the title NYPD Blue?

Answer 1

"Blue Beginning" is a novel by author Max Allan Collins. A prequel to the series, it essentially functions as "the episode before the first episode," and as a credit to that novel the word blue was added to the title of the first pilot version by David Milch and Steven Bochco.

Answer 2

Blue is a slogan or term most associated with police officers because of the color of the uniform. The slogan has its origins in military protocol. The United States Army has one blue uniform which has served as a dress uniform for officers and warrant officers since 1937. It was also authorized for wear by enlisted men and women at their own expense when off duty. It has recently been announced that the blue uniform will become general issue for all ranks, replacing the "Army Greens" as a service dress.

Dark blue was the traditional colour of most U.S. Army uniforms from 1776 until 1902. Even after the introduction of khaki for field wear in that year dark blue tunics and light blue trousers continued in use for full dress and off duty wear until 1917.

Answer 3

The phrase, "boys in blue" always have referred to a town's police department. NYPD is the New York Police Department in New York City.

Answer 4

"Ride along with the boys in blue" was the groundbreaking series back in 1993 first season before called NYPD blue.

Answer 5

It cant be the uniforim, NYPD officers wear black uniforms, I would know --- Live in NYC for over 9 years.

Answer 6

Blue for the uniform of the police.

It's a common term, eg. "the boys in blue" = police

Answer 7

Policemen usually have blue uniforms.

Answer 8

police wear blue uniforms

Answer 9

It meant that they were working with "blue" material. Mature subject matter, some adult language, and brief nudity.

Answer 10

they call them the boys in blue aka. cops