Calling all fans: '21 Jump Street,' 'Commish' will arrive on DVD

By JEN CHANEY
SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST
Two popular police shows from the late '80s and early '90s are bringing out the big guns on DVD.
The first to report for duty is Fox's "21 Jump Street" ($39.98), the hourlong series about undercover youth cops that launched Johnny Depp's career. All 13 of the first season's episodes appear on the already-available four-DVD set, along with cast interviews and audio commentary. But don't get too excited about hearing Depp's thoughts on the show; the "Finding Neverland" star did not participate in the extras.
If you prefer police officers with receding hairlines, season one of "The Commish" ($59.98) comes to DVD on Nov. 16. Starring Michael Chiklis in his pre-bald, pre-"The Shield" days, the series comes in a six-disc set from Anchor Bay Entertainment, which also is releasing "21 Jump Street." Producer-director-writer Stephen J. Cannell is affiliated with both shows; he was co-creator of "Jump Street" and executive producer of "The Commish."
All of this badge banter may have you hankering for more cop TV on DVD. No need to put out an APB: Although Universal Home Video has made no official announcement, word on the street is that "Kojak" may make its DVD debut in 2005 along with the long-awaited "Miami Vice." The Web site tvshowsondvd.com says "Vice" could arrive as early as January, though a Universal spokesman would not confirm that date. Still, it sounds like Crockett and Tubbs fans have reason to be hopeful.
On the other hand, there's no buzz about Steven Bochco's campy classic "Cop Rock" dancing on to DVD shelves. That case, for now anyway, is definitely cold.