Rescue Me

- Rescue Me, created by Denis Leary and Peter Tolan, is a critically acclaimed series about a firefighter named Tommy Gavin. Gavin, played with incredible range by Denis Leary, is a mess after his cousin dies on 9/11 and struggles to keep his life together afterwards. Tom...
Rescue Me
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Janet plans revenge when she learns Tommy gave her baby to Sheila; Franco questions his marriage proposal to Natalie; Tommy faces his ghosts.

'Rescue Me' Season 4 Finale Airs Tonight

September 12, 2007

rescue meThe much-awaited season 4 finale of Rescue Me finally airs tonight.  Fans can expect one hell of a season ender as a huge dose of drama and chaos unfold in the episode entitled “Yaz.”

Created by Denis Leary and Peter Tolan, Rescue Me centers on the professional and personal lives of New York City Firefighters after the trauma of the September 11 attacks.  Leading the cast is Leary, who plays firefighter Tommy Gavin. He struggles with his self-destructive personal issues, his chaotic family life and the loss of his cousin, and best friend, Jimmy Keefe, who died in the 9/11 tragedy and frequently visits Tommy in visions.  The show also features Sean Garrity (Steven Pasquale), Mike Silletti (Michael Lombardi), Franco Rivera (Daniel Sunjata), Lieutenant Kenneth Shea (John Scurti), Janet Gavin (Andrea Roth), and Colleen Gavin (Natalie Distler) among others.

Tatum O'Neal Says Humor Sets 'Rescue Me' Apart from Other Series

September 5, 2007

Tatum O'NealFX's Rescue Me has proven to be a big hit among viewers and critics, and actress Tatum O'Neal believes the show's ability to present heavily dramatic storylines infused with humor not only makes it successful, but also sets it apart from other television shows on air.

"It's a little like life, you know?" O'Neal said to The Canadian Press. "I don't think it would be any good if you were just seeing flawed characters.”

Moreover, O'Neal said that Rescue Me, a show about "people dying in fires, marriages and break-ups, man's sexuality at 50 and all that stuff,” would become overly sentimental without the hilarity.

'Rescue Me' Boosted Tatum O'Neal's Career

August 1, 2007

rescue meBest known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s, Tatum O'Neal remains to be the youngest actor in history to win an Oscar at the age of 10.  Following her big break, however, her acting career hasn't always caught success as offers became more seldom, along with her minor television appearances and mediocre movie projects.

At present, Tatum O'Neal's career has taken a positive turn with her inclusion on the series Rescue Me, which revitalized her roller coaster career, according to the 43-year-old actress.

'Rescue Me' Actress Speaks About Her Controversial Sex Scene

July 11, 2007

rescue meThe return of Rescue Me season four comes with the promise of more emotional and intense storylines.  In an interview with Starpulse.com, cast member Andrea Roth talked about the upcoming plot and her sentiments on her controversial sex scene last season.

Andrea Roth, a 39-year-old actress, is currently playing Janet Gavin, the estranged wife of Tommy (Denis Leary), on the firefighter drama Rescue Me.  One of the highlights of the series is her complicated love-hate relationship with Tommy that worsened after the 9-11 terrorist attack, leading to their separation and impending divorce.

Axed 'Rescue Me' Actor Speaks Out on His Exit

July 4, 2007

rescue meJack McGee, former cast member on the television series Rescue Me, is finally breaking out of his silence after his role on the FX comedy-drama was killed off.

Most of the story lines of Jack McGee’s character, chief Jerry Reilly, revolved around him dealing with his gay son, Alzheimer’s ridden wife, and gambling addiction.  But in last Wednesday’s episode of Rescue Me entitled “Commitment,” the show featured Jerry Reilly as he held a gun to his mouth and pulled the trigger.

Denis Leary Talks About Rescue Me's Third Season

June 14, 2007

Actor and comedian Denis Leary The FX Network’s critically-acclaimed drama series, Rescue Me, premiered its fourth season last night, with Denis Leary 's character, Tommy Gavin, escaping the fiery trap he found himself in during last season’s finale.

Other developments in the current season have been revealed by the 49-year-old actor in a feature article he wrote for TVGuide.com. The article contains general information regarding the fate of the show’s main characters, including Leary’s.

Rescue Me 3rd Season DVD Now Available

June 12, 2007

rescue meThe critically praised television drama, Rescue Me, has just released its complete third season DVD on Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Comprising of 13 episodes, the DVD has been released to coincide with the premiere of its fourth season, which is set to air on Wednesday, June 13 on FX.

For the unfamiliar, Rescue Me, which premiered in 2004, is a comedy-drama that focuses on the personal lives of the New York firefighters and the psychological aftereffects of 9/11. Featuring edgier and bolder storylines, the show aims to portray firefighters apart from their heroic stance but rather as human beings. Rescue Me stars Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin, Jack McGee as Jerry Reilly, Steven Pasquale as Sean Garrity, Michael Lombardi as Mike Silletti, John Scurti as Kenny Shea, and Daniel Sunjata as Franco Rivera among others.

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