 He won an Emmy for the role in 1984. Sicking said in a 1991 AP interview, for years he'd be recognized in cities where Hill Street Blues was airing in reruns. You can always tell a cabbie looks at you in the mirror and goes, Hey, Howard, what are you doing here? Sicking also was known for playing Doogie Howser's dad on Doogie Howser, M.D. He also had roles in Star Trek III, The Search for Spock, Fever Pitch, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.