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Mr. Television · 08-25-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by AKA
FX Fired Up Over Leary's 'Rescue Me'

By Andrew Wallenstein
Hollywood Reporter

NEW YORK - FX has renewed Denis Leary's firefighter drama "Rescue Me" for a second season.

Just five episodes into the series' first season, the cable channel has ordered at least 13 more installments; the exact order hasn't been determined but it is not expected to be any more than 15.

Leary plays a New York fireman haunted by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He also writes and executive produces the series with Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico.

"Rescue Me" has averaged 2 million viewers in the key adults 18-49 demo in its Wednesday 10 p.m. slot, the highest total in that coveted demographic for a new basic cable show. The series averages a cumulative audience of 9.5 million over the course of its five airings per week.

But strong ratings wasn't the only thing that factored into "Rescue's" renewal, according to John Landgraf, president of entertainment at FX.

"The issue is, how strong is the series creatively and is it growing," he said. "I feel and everyone else here feels (that) the show has only gotten better since the pilot episode."

The second season of "Rescue," from producers Sony Pictures Television and DreamWorks TV, is expected to begin in mid-2005; the series is still in production on its first season.

Yes. That is great news.

dandelion wine · 08-25-2004, 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by AKA
FX Fired Up Over Leary's 'Rescue Me'

By Andrew Wallenstein
Hollywood Reporter

NEW YORK - FX has renewed Denis Leary's firefighter drama "Rescue Me" for a second season.

Yay!! Time to rejoice.

Janice · 08-26-2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by AKA
NEW YORK - FX has renewed Denis Leary's firefighter drama "Rescue Me" for a second season.

This is great news. This is my new favorite show. Thanks for the article AKA.

Mr. Television · 08-26-2004, 01:18 AM

Tonights episode had me laughing so hard.

Janice · 08-26-2004, 01:22 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
Tonights episode had me laughing so hard.

I taped it. Can't wait to see it. Leary kills me.

Janice · 09-13-2004, 02:19 AM

I'm still just loving this show. I was glad to recently catch the first episode. I'm glad it's been renewed.

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Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	Tonights episode had me laughing so hard.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	I'm still just loving this show. I was glad to recently catch the first episode. I'm glad it's been renewed.