I have been watching the re-runs of this classic 'buddy, buddy' cop show on Channel 5 (UK) and felt it had to be acknowledged here. It is a classic and there are some very good stories within the series. Starsky & Hutch were such great role models to grow up with back in the 70s and as I remember were quite a phenomenon here in the UK.
This would definately be my favourite as far as classic 70s cop shows go, perhaps along with The Professionals which in essence was a more violent UK version of Starsky & Hutch. Great to see them back on the TV over here though - even if CH5 air it at a time of day....