Starsky & Hutch (film) The film also switches the personalities of the title characters. While in the TV show, Starsky was curious and streetwise, and Hutch was by-the-book, in the film, Starsky is the serious cop, and Hutch is laid-back. There are four Frat Pack members in this film, although not all are in major roles. In the 1970s, detectives David Starsky and Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson work for the Bay City Police Department. Starsky (Ben Stiller) is a loud, macho acting cop who loves his Ford Gran Torino, and recklessly pursues people for minor offenses, while Hutchinson (Owen Wilson), is a cool easy-going cop,
Starsky & Hutch Short Dirt Road", featured country star Lynn Anderson as a singer being stalked by a deranged person; it was based upon a real-life incident involving country music legend Dolly Parton. The part was written with Parton in mind, but Anderson wound up playing the role. Season 1: "Starsky & Hutch" aired on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. and aired against the long forgotten "Kate McShane" on CBS and the second season law drama "Petrocelli" on NBC. "Starsky & Hutch" had no trouble beating its competition and finished #16 with a 22.5 share in the A.C. Nielsen Ratings. Season 2: "Starsky