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,
Raymond Allen (television actor) Raymond Allen (television actor) Raymond Gilmore Allen (born March 5, 1929) is an American actor. He is best known for his appearances on television during the 1970s. He had recurring roles as Ned the Wino on "Good Times", as Aunt Esther's husband, Woodrow "Woody" Anderson on the NBC sitcom series "Sanford and Son", and as mechanic Merle the Earl on "Starsky and Hutch". He reprised his role as Uncle Woody Anderson in the "Sanford and Son" spin-off, "The Sanford Arms". Allen also made guest appearances on "The Jeffersons", "What's Happening!!", "The Love Boat" and the film "Wattstax". Allen has not