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Sun, May 24
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Michael J. Fox, "Rescue Me." Denis Leary's dark dramedy has long been the go-to destination for actors eager to scuff up their image, but the idea of Alex P. Keaton playing a hard-headed, alcoholic, womanizing jerk is a bit like casting Jimmy Stewart ...
29 mainstream media and 2 bloggers weighed in on a similar topic
5 Months Ago,
Providence Journal says
(in 10 shows to fill your summer Monday nights)
RI
Along with Rescue Me, which continues its 22-episode run, this is summer's finest treat. Premieres 10 pm Monday, Showtime. Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List: The Emmy winner desperately needed a reminder that she's a secondary star, which she gets ...
And
London Free Press says
(in Denis Leary to the rescue?)
Canada
Two fans of Denis Leary's Rescue Me spotted his character wearing a Maple Leafs shirt. I missed that but did see him wearing a retro North Stars tee. Rest assured, he's a Boston Bruins fan. And an NHL booster in general. This is from an ESPN Page 2 ...
And
Remote Access says
(in 'Rescue Me' returns tonight: Talk to Denis Leary online this ...)
Attention, “Rescue Me” fans: Want to get even more psyched about the firefighting drama's return tonight (10 pm, FX)? Well, executive producers and co-creators Denis Leary and Peter Tolan are doing a live chat on Fancast.com this afternoon at 3 pm ...
And
Zatz Not Funny says
(in Where Have All the FX Shows Gone?)
DC
Perhaps other cable networks like FX see wisdom in this? A quick review on Hulu found six FX shows represented, but only four shows include full episodes. Rescue Me is the standout with 55 episodes available. Canceled show The Riches has 20 episodes, ...
And
New York Post says
(in STARR REPORT)
NY
at the Metropolitan Room Friday and Saturday -- where she'll be joined by co-star Colleen Zenk Pinter. * FBN's Alexis Glick moderates at today's Annual Corporate Philanthropy Summit . . . "Rescue Me" star Denis Leary today on fancast.com (3 pm)
And
Hartford Courant says
(in On Tonight: Green Concerns, End of 'Jim')
United States
Franco trains to become the firehouse boxer on "Rescue Me" (FX, 10 pm). Ready for another night of "I'm a Celebrity.. .Get Me out of Here!" (NBC, 8 pm)? Remember, it's going to be on just about every night this month. Phone lines open for the first ...
And
From Inside the Box says
(in Emmys moved up a week to September 13th)
Like will any of this season's "Rescue Me" be eligible? Dennis Leary has been doing the best work of his career and deserves a nomination either and don't want Emmy voters to forget about it if the first few episodes of this season will be forgotten by ...
And
Hollywood Reporter says
(in Emmy Roundtable: Drama actors)
United States
Denis Leary: On "Rescue Me," we do four-, six-, eight-, 10-hour days. When (showrunner) Peter (Tolan) is directing, we do six-hour days sometimes. Leary: Because these actors have been there from the beginning. They are all really good at their ...
And
TV Squad says
(in New shots from Sons of Anarchy's second season)
CA
With Rescue Me plowing through it's massive 22 episode fifth season, it's a little weird to think that we'll be tuning into Denis Leary's FDNY hijnks until September 8th - especially since we're used to having the show be over after about three months. ...
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California Chronicle says
(in Starr Report)
CA
These are busy times for "Rescue Me" co-star Michael Lombardi (Mike Silletti). He's making his feature film debut as the star of "Cayman Went," which opens in Man hattan June 5 - and his band, Apache Stone, has just inked a record deal. ...
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Entertainment Weekly says
(in Dream Emmy Ballot part 5: Best Comedy and Drama Series)
Rescue Me (FX): Bounced back from last season's creative rut by once again stirring the embers of 9/11. The Shield (FX): One of the most satisfying (and gut-wrenching) TV swan songs ever. 30 Rock (NBC): Shaky start, but by the end, we were shaking ...
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Calendar Live says
(in Tuesday's Highlights)
Tuesday's Highlights
CA
Rescue Me: A late-night cleanup at the bar turns into a nightmare for Tommy when several unexpected visitors appear (10 pm FX). Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood: Tori and Dean move into a new house but are feeling the stress from trying to juggle too ...
And
Hartford Courant says
(in On Tonight: 'Mental' and 'Hitched' Debut; Last 'Reaper'?)
United States
After last week's lacerating look at prep school life in Connecticut, tonight's "Rescue Me" (FX, 10 pm) goes to the darkest subject matter for the series - Tommy's role the day of 9/11, a confession that comes amid the ghosts in a bar. ...
And
Columbia Daily Tribune says
(in Case of the Mondays)
MO
Favorite show on TV still playing new episodes: FX's "Rescue Me." For my money, it's the best written show on TV. If you don't watch these crazy New York firemen, you're missing out. ● Five people I've grown tired of: ESPN's Stuart Scott: Stu, ...
6 Months Ago,
Canada.com says
(in Fine Tuning for Sunday, May 24)
Canada
Well into its latest, and some would say best, season, the firefighter drama Rescue Me finds Franco (Daniel Sunjata) still obsessing over who was really behind the 9/11 terror attacks, only now his mates in the firehall are getting really, really tired ...
And
Denver Post says
(in A salute to some of TV season's best performances)
CO
Michael J. Fox, "Rescue Me." Denis Leary's dark dramedy has long been the go-to destination for actors eager to scuff up their image, but the idea of Alex P. Keaton playing a hard-headed, alcoholic, womanizing jerk is a bit like casting Jimmy Stewart ...
And
Kentucky.com says
(in 10 TV performances that stand out in 2009)
KY
Michael J. Fox, Rescue Me: Denis Leary's dark dramedy has long been the go-to destination for actors eager to scuff up their image, but the idea of Alex P. Keaton playing a hard-headed, alcoholic, womanizing jerk is a bit like casting Jimmy Stewart as ...
And
Boston Globe says
(in The intrigue isn't 'Lost' on them)
United States
Rescue Me" may not be as revelatory as it was at first. That's what happens with almost every show. But it is still extraordinary, and the acting, especially by Denis Leary and Callie Thorne, has been top notch. Check out the full chat transcript at ...
And
The Envelope says
(in FX ships DVDs of seven shows to Emmy voters)
CA
Twice Denis Leary's been nominated for best actor and now, hey, is overdue for the win. (Watch Denis and my video rant on all that here.) The "Shiela" episode of "Rescue Me" stars Michael J. Fox, who's quite likely to be nominated for best guest ...
And
Lincoln Journal Star says
(in Students work with Hollywood pros on movie set in Lincoln area)
Nebraska
He's appeared in countless TV shows, including FX's "Rescue Me" as Denis Leary's cop brother (Johnny Gavin) and, more recently, as Sarah Connor's boyfriend (Charley Dixon) in Fox's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." He said his favorite roles ...
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Hartford Courant says
(in Also On Tonight: Last 'Idol' Songs, 'Dancing' Winner Named)
United States
It is for Tommy and Janet, who visit Katy at her Connecticut boarding school on "Rescue Me" (FX, 10 pm). The series on Latino Images in Films continues with a look at social problems in "The Lawless" (8 pm), "Trial" (9:30 pm), "Cry Tough" (11:30 pm) ...
And
Baltimore Sun says
(in TV Notes)
United States
10 pm, Bravo) Rescue Me: Tommy and Janet try to survive a weekend together at Katy's new school; Lou tries to move in on Genevieve. (10 pm, FX) Life After People: Earth is invaded by predatory forces. (10 pm, History) My Boys: PJ hits it off with one ...
And
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader says
(in Obama: Joke's not yet on him)
Obama: Joke's not yet on him
PA
“I've seen some comedians go after the current president and get laughs, which I didn't think would happen for another two years,” says the comic Lenny Clarke, currently with Denis Leary and others on the “Rescue Me” comedy tour. ...
And
Orlando Sentinel says
(in 'Jersey Boys' a trip back in time)
Jersey Boys' a trip back in time
FL
Surest bet for an Emmy I've seen this season: Michael J. Fox on Rescue Me. Best theater performance I've seen this year: David Knoell as Mozart in Mad Cow Theatre's Amadeus. He's an actor I had seen in other plays, but he never registered with me until ...
And
Concord Monitor says
(in Boston-bred 'Rescue Me' star keeps feet on the ground)
But after 35 years in the business, Clarke's career has possibly reached its pinnacle with his role in buddy Dennis Leary's hit show, Rescue Me, which recently began its fifth season on FX. "It's a great show. We have a great time," said Clarke, ...
And
Jackson Sun says
(in WATCH IT: What's on TV tonight)
WATCH IT: What's on TV tonight
TN
Meanwhile, Claire falls for a statistician who is helping her develop a test that connects potential mates. • "Rescue Me," 9 pm on FX. Tommy takes Genevieve on a tour of Ground Zero and tells her why the 9/11 footage of Jimmy Keefe was so haunting. ...
And
Baltimore Sun says
(in TV Notes)
United States
8 pm, WBFF- Channel 45) Rescue Me: Tommy (Denis Leary) remains troubled by the events of Sept. 11 in this new episode of the drama. (10 pm, FX) Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern: Eastern Australia is the destination in this new installment. ...
And
Seattle Times says
(in The season finale of "Fringe" on Fox is a Tuesday TV pick)
The Real Housewives of New York," 10 pm (Bravo): In Part 1 of a two-episode reunion, the social aspirants gather under the watch of Andy Cohen to re-examine their diva-ish behavior. "Rescue Me," 10 pm (FX): Tommy (Denis Leary) tours Ground Zero with ...
And
Calendar Live says
(in Tuesday's Highlights)
Rescue Me: Tommy ( Denis Leary) remains troubled by the events of Sept. 11 (10 pm FX). Life After People: This episode imagines the gradual decline of New York City in a post-human world (10 pm History). Pretty Wicked: The reality series presents its ...
And
SouthCoastToday.com says
(in Bravo trolls landfills for Jersey trash)
Ruminations on 9/11 evoke different reactions on "Rescue Me" (10 pm, FX, TV-MA). -- "Crips and Bloods: Made in America" on "Independent Lens" (10 pm, PBS, check local listings) looks at the cost of a decades-long gang war. The Wachowski brothers' ("The ...
And
Hartford Courant says
(in On Tonight: Madoff, Crips, Bloods and Other Big Losers)
United States
Tommy tours Ground Zero on "Rescue Me" (FX, 10 pm). The Latino Images in Film series continues with a look at some small ethnic towns, "Tortilla Flat" (TCM, 8 pm), "...And Now Miguel" (TCM, 10 pm), "The Milagro Beanfield War" (TCM, 11:45 pm) and "Salt ...
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