Meet the LAPD cop who inspired ABC's 'The Rookie
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LAPD officer William Norcross inspired ABC's "The Rookie," starring Nathan Fillion as a 40-something officer with no prior experience who joins the force.
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Why Are the Police Cars Called 'Shops' on The Rookie?
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Set Visit Of The Rookie : Behind The Scenes With The Cast
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How “The Rookie” Will Write Out Bishop After Afton Williamson Quit – TVLine
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An Arresting Pilot (The Rookie, Episode 1) - So Many Shows!
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The Rookie': Get to Know Nathan Fillion's John & the Other LAPD Newbies
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The Rookie' Recap Season 3 Episode 5: Titus Makin on West/Stanton Arc – TVLine
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LAPD 's Metro on ABC's The Rookie
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The Rookie season 4 episode 5 air date: When does it come back?
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Tim Bradford - News - IMDb
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