Ron Harris (Ronald Nathan Harris) was a fictional police detective from the television show Barney Miller. He was played by actor Ron Glass.
In addition to his police work, Harris was also a writer. He published a book called "Blood on the Badge" about the experiences of a New York police officer. He was successfully sued, however, by a lawyer, Arnold Ripner, who felt he specifically had been depicted in the work, and in what he believed was a de...
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Ron Harris (Ronald Nathan Harris) was a fictional police detective from the television show Barney Miller. He was played by actor Ron Glass.
In addition to his police work, Harris was also a writer. He published a book called "Blood on the Badge" about the experiences of a New York police officer. He was successfully sued, however, by a lawyer, Arnold Ripner, who felt he specifically had been depicted in the work, and in what he believed was a demeaning way. The lawsuit was especially damaging to Harris, as he had long since cultivated an expensive lifestyle, one which included fine clothes, an apartment in Manhattan with hardwood floors,and works of art.
At the beginning of the series, he seemed to enjoy his job as a police officer and life in general. In later years, though, it was clear that Harris, ever more glib and cynical (though also much more dapper), was losing interest in the police force. When the detectives were required to wear uniforms, as was the case once a year, it...
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