Rescue Me

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FX | Release Date: July 21, 2004
Starring: Callie Thorne, Maura Tierney, Daniel Sunjata, Denis Leary, Andrea Roth, John Scurti, Mike Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, Natalie Distler, Michael Zegen, Adam Ferrara, Larenz Tate
Summary: From the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me, a dramedy that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world.

The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with theFrom the creators and executive producers of The Job comes Rescue Me, a dramedy that centers on the inner workings of Engine 62, a New York City firehouse, and the personal and emotional battles of its members in a post-9/11 world.

The show focuses on Tommy Gavin, the senior firefighter whose life is in turmoil as he copes with the stresses and fears of his job as well the separation from his wife Janet. Tommy moves into a house across the street from her to stay close to their three children and keep an eye on her. The stresses and fears of his job are manifested through conversations with his dead cousin Jimmy Keefe, a former firefighter, as well as the haunting memories of people he has watched perish on the job.

The remaining heroes of Ladder 62 include Chief Jerry Reilly who, despite being called "The Good Chief," has a serious gambling problem and bets on everything, even Tommy's divorce. Sean Garrity is a young, handsome guy who is easier to look at than hold a conversation with. Franco Rivera, a cocky, Puerto Rican ladies man, is Tommy's confidant who lives life in the fast lane. Lt. Kenny "Lou" Shea is a man's man who secretly writes poetry and uses it as a way to release his emotional frustrations. Mike Silletti, "the probie," is subject to numerous initiation pranks as he starts his career as a firefighter.

Theme Song:
"C'Mon C'Mon" by The Von Bondies

Awards & Nominations:
2005 Golden Globe Award Nominee - Best Actor in a Drama Series: Denis Leary

2005 TCA Award Nominee-Outstanding Achievement in Drama & Outstanding New Program of the Year

2005 Satellite Award Nominee- Outstanding Actor in a Series, Drama
Denis Leary, Outstanding DVD Release of a Television Show, Outstanding Television Series, Drama

2005 Satellite Award- Best Ensemble: Television

2005 Visionary Award- Jim Serpico

2006 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary & Best Television Series, Drama

2006 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Storyline Denis Leary

2006 Emmy Award Nominee- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary

2007 Satellite Award Nominee- Best Actor in a Series, Drama Denis Leary

2007 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series, Multi-Episode Storyline Denis Leary

2007 Golden Reel Award Nomiee- Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects and Foley for Television - Short Form
Eileen Horta (supervising sound editor) Mark Cleary (sound designer) James Bailey (foley artist) Damien Smith (foley artist) Kevin McCullough (sound editor) Ashley Harvey (sound editor) For episode "Devil".

2007 Gracie Allen Award- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Marisa Tomei

2007 Emmy Nominee-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Denis Leary

2007 Artios Award-Best Dramatic Episodic Casting Julie Tucker

2008 Prism Award Nominee- Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline Tatum O'Neal

2008 Emmy Nominee- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Charles Durning… Expand
Creator: Peter Tolan and Denis Leary
Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure
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