In its first branding effort, FX network says 'no box' can contain its series' creativity Dec 12, 2007
Returning for its fifth season, Rescue Me would ordinarily start shooting in January, said Denis Leary, the star and co-creator of this firefighter drama, who was on hand for the FX presentation. We can't do anything until (the strike) is resolved, one way or the other, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Talking up a thirst Dec 11, 2007
"It's happening little by little down here," said Thorne, whose efforts on behalf of firefighters started after she met Denis Leary and joined the cast of his show "Rescue Me." The Leary Firefighters Foundation has committed to rehabbing 11 of the 22 firehouses damaged after the disastrous breach of the levees. Thorne and castmate Robert John Burke were in the Big Easy yesterday to mark the completion of the first four. (Boston Globe)
Denis Leary To The "Rescue" Dec 8, 2007
Denis Leary, shown here arriving to the season premiere of his critically-acclaimed F/X television show "Rescue Me" on June 4, 2007 in New York ... Instead, it only took months thanks to the help of Denis Leary, star of the hit show "Rescue Me.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
FX Readies New Branding Campaign Dec 7, 2007
Attendees expected are: Michael Chiklis, star and producer of The Shield; Glenn Close, star of Damages; Denis Leary, star, creator and executive producer of Rescue Me; Todd Kessler and Glenn Kessler, creators and executive producers of Damages; and Jim Serpico, executive producer of Rescue Me. There are no comments posted for this article. (Multichannel News)
'This Christmas,' 'Incredibles' Families Would Spice Up Our Holidays Dec 3, 2007
It's not easy for a kid, but who better to help you through it than Karen Allen and Denis Leary. We'd love to be dropped in the middle of San Fernando Valley, in December 1962, when Mom was working so hard to make us feel at home and our stepdad Bill was doing his best to teach us how to catch a baseball. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Read on... Dec 2, 2007
Id rather see a hockey game next to Kiefer Sutherland and Denis Leary. What is the single worst purchase youve made in the past year. (Variety)
Hottest suburban dad alive Nov 15, 2007
To the 'Rescue' Emerson alum Denis Leary (below) was joined by his "Rescue Me" castmates Callie Thorne (left) and Tatum O'Neal at the annual BASH for New York's Bravest, a benefit the Leary Firefighters Foundation held the other night in the Big Apple. Names can be reached at or at 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)
Art, music, storytelling keep comic in constant flux Nov 8, 2007
It's hard to imagine another show that would include nice guy Mike Birbiglia - a man who, on his latest comedy album, confessed he is too embarrassed to return bad food - and Jim Norton, who often refers to himself as a "meaty-breasted zilch." But they are both on the lineup for Saturday's Comics Come Home at Agganis Arena, along with Artie Lange, Lenny Clarke, Robert Kelly, Joe Yannetty, Pete Correale, and host Denis Leary. As always, proceeds from the show benefit the Cam Neely Foundation for... (Boston Globe)
HBO stirs memories of 2000 Nov 8, 2007
The movie also stars Kevin Spacey, John Hurt, Denis Leary, Bob Balaban and Ed Begley Jr. It will attempt to show what happened behind the scenes from Election Day though the U.S. Supreme Court decision that ended Vice President Al Gore's challenge and handed Bush the presidency. Much of the film is being shot in Jacksonville, but the crew is in Tallahassee shooting scenes this week. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
This Just In Nov 5, 2007
Production on the series, for which Denis Leary has twice received best actor Emmy nominations for his portrayal of Tommy Gavin, a troubled New York City fireman still trying to emerge from the personal/professional ashes of Sept. 11, is slated to begin next spring. Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico will return as executive producers and show runners, along with all of the series regulars, according to network officials. (Multichannel News)
FX orders fifth season of 'Rescue' Nov 2, 2007
FX has sounded the alarm for a fifth season of "Rescue Me," picking up 22 episodes of the Denis Leary drama. Production begins early next year on the season, which the cabler will split into two cycles. (Variety)
FX Reups Rescue Me Nov 2, 2007
All series regulars, including Rescue Me star and executive producer Denis Leary, are set to return for the fifth season. In a statement, FX Networks president John Landgraf praised the show s creators (Leary, Peter Tolan and Jim Serpico), as well as the ensemble, calling it one of the best. (MediaWeek.com)
Making some noise at Fenway Oct 26, 2007
Clarke's also working on a cooking show, produced by his buddy Denis Leary. "I'm going to be the male Rachael Ray," he deadpanned. (Boston Globe -- Living)
The week's best films Oct 15, 2007
This exhilarating animated adventure involving Manfred the mammoth (Ray Romano), Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) is about as much fun as you can have on ice without skates. There are shades of Howard Hawks' classic little bands of wild-west brothers in this odd, ramshackle trio of beasts who team up to rescue a human baby. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Hospital honors another crop of Heroes Oct 14, 2007
Sunday 14 October, 2007. "Three years would qualify as a habit," said the Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated Roxbury resident who, in addition to co-creating and starring in the FX television series about New York City firefighters entitled "Rescue Me," is now producing a new series for FOX entitled "Canterbury's Law." Marydale DeBor, executive director of the New Milford Hospital Foundation and vice president of external affairs, introduced the recipients of an award designed to honor... (New Milford Times, CT)
Festival is happy helping rising stars Oct 6, 2007
While the shows like "Lewis Black & Friends" and the Emerson event, which will feature Denis Leary, Anthony Clark, and Bill Burr, bring in the crowds, McCue wants people to know, "You're also going to see people who, in the future, are going to be big stars.". Harrison Greenbaum and David Ingber founded the Harvard Stand-up Comic Society, which will showcase its talent Tuesday at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault, with the hope of training those future stars. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Boston Comedy Festival schedule Oct 6, 2007
"30 Years of Comedy" at Emerson with Denis Leary, Bill Burr, Eddie Brill, and Anthony Clark, 7:30 p.m. at Cutler Majestic Theatre. OCT. 12. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Heavy hitters catch opener Oct 4, 2007
A friend to firefighters everywhere, "Rescue Me" star Denis Leary was in his hometown of Worcester yesterday, where he unveiled a $1. 7 million training facility for the local FD. The Emerson alum, who formed the Leary Firefighters Foundation after the warehouse fire that claimed the life of his cousin and five other Worcester firefighters, was joined at yesterday's event by honchos of the Hopkinton-based EMC Corp. (The software storage firm has been a strong supporter of Leary's foundation. (Boston Globe)
Seats of honor: colorful group in Harvard Square watches old town team on big TV Sep 29, 2007
Coveney said that Ben Affleck and Denis Leary have sat with them in the past. On Thursday night, Ray Magliozzi, one half of the "Car Talk" brothers on NPR, was offered a chair when he made one of his occasional appearances. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Spacey to star in HBO's 'Recount' Sep 25, 2007
Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Denis Leary, John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, Ed Begley Jr. and Bob Balaban will star in HBO Films' "Recount," the drama about the Florida results in the 2000 presidential election. Jay Roach is directing a script written by Danny Strong. (Variety)
Hospital heroes to be honored Sep 22, 2007
Once again, Roxbury resident and Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actor Denis Leary, who appears in the television series he created titled Rescue Me, and his wife Ann will present the awards at a hospital gala in October. Mr. Leary, who was born in Worcester, Mass. (New Milford Times, CT)
TV Production Chart Sep 20, 2007
Denis Leary, Jim Serpico, Walon Green. Julie Tucker. (Variety)
Recap the Emmys: Parties, photos and behind-the-scenes Sep 18, 2007
Denis Leary on who should win. Denis Leary, up for best actor in FXs Rescue Me, said, James Gandolfini should win every award tonight best actor, best drinker, best eater, everything you can win. (USA Today -- Life)
'Sopranos' takes best drama, '30 Rock' wins for comedy at 59th Emmys Sep 18, 2007
"I don't expect to win," said Denis Leary, who was nominated for best actor in a drama series for his performance in the FX show "Rescue Me" and was therefore up against Gandolfini. HBO already was a big winner before Sunday's broadcast, having garnered 15 Emmys during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards last week. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Behind The Scenes At The Emmy Awards Sep 17, 2007
Those lighting up included Eva Longoria, Kiefer Sutherland, Denis Leary, Kevin Dillon and Charlie Sheen (who made two trips during the show's first hour). Farewell To The Sopranos. (CBS News)
What celebs didn't say onstage Sep 17, 2007
" Denis Leary, who was up for best actor in FX's Rescue Me, picked his personal favorite in the category before the show: "James Gandolfini should win every award tonight best actor, best drinker, best eater, everything you can win. " Neither Leary nor Gandolfini did; James Spader (Boston Legal) took the gold. Food for thought What was on the breakfast menu for Emmy day? "I had lox, onions and eggs," reported Ugly Betty's Eric Mabius, on the red carpet with his wife, Ivy Sherman. "A nice Jewish... (USA Today -- Life)
Ricky Gervais and Helen Mirren win Emmys Sep 17, 2007
James Spader was named best drama series actor for Boston Legal, beating Gandolfini, the favourite, as well as fellow nominees Hugh Laurie, the British star of medical series House, Rescue Me's Denis Leary and Kiefer Sutherland of 24. "Oh my goodness, I feel like I just stole a pile of money from the mob. And they're all sitting over there," said Spader. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Emmys 2007: Main nominations Sep 17, 2007
Actor in a drama James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) Hugh Laurie (House) Denis Leary (Rescue Me) James Spader (Boston Legal) Kiefer Sutherland (24). Actress in a drama Patricia Arquette (Medium) Minnie Driver (The Riches) Edie Falco (The Sopranos) Sally Field (Brothers and Sisters) Mariska Hargitay (Law : Special Victims Unit) Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer). (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Emmy eyes the old, new Sep 16, 2007
" It's a perfect time for a newcomer. Other nominees: "The Office" (last year's winner), NBC; "Entourage," HBO Variety series Should and will win: "The Daily Show," Comedy Central Others: Include the late shows with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Bill Maher shows, plus "The Colbert Report" Actor, drama Should win: Hugh Laurie, "House," Fox. But we always say that. We also think he should have been chosen to host. Will win: Gandolfini Others: Keifer Sutherland, "24," Fox; James Spader,... (Florida Today)
Some Emmy predictions: Who will, should win Sep 16, 2007
Others: Keifer Sutherland, 24, Fox; James Spader, Boston Legal, ABC; Denis Leary, Rescue Me, FX. (Sutherland won last year; Spader the two years before that. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
Last Hurrah For "The Sopranos"? Sep 15, 2007
Other nominees are James Spader, "Boston Legal"; Denis Leary, "Rescue Me," and last year's winner, Kiefer Sutherland, "24.". Falco is up against last year's best-actress winner, Mariska Hargitay of "Law : Special Victims Unit," along with Sally Field, "Brothers rs"; Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer"; Patricia Arquette, "Medium," and Minnie Driver, "The Riches.". (CBS News)
Garlin can't curb his enthusiasm for new film Sep 15, 2007
" On the show and in his movie, Garlin often plays the straight man to those around him: he's a comedy enabler.As an executive producer on "Curb," he often advises David on what's working and what isn't. He also helped direct HBO comedy specials for Denis Leary and Jon Stewart.The comedy show where Garlin pronounced his immunity to nerves also is a case in point. For years, he has been performing "Jeff Garlin's Combo Platter" weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. (He... (Florida Today)
Emmys to be last hurrah for Sopranos Sep 15, 2007
Other nominees are James Spader, Boston Legal; Denis Leary, Rescue Me, and last years winner, Kiefer Sutherland, 24. . (MSNBC -- News)
Goodman: These shows got jobbed Sep 15, 2007
Lead actor in a drama series: James Spader, "Boston Legal" (ABC); Hugh Laurie, "House" (Fox); Denis Leary, "Rescue Me" (FX); James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos" (HBO); and Kiefer Sutherland, "24" (Fox). Save the letters - yes, I have a bias against the insipidness of "Boston Legal," so the Spader inclusion is partly mystifying. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nominees Celebrate on Eve of Emmy Awards Sep 15, 2007
Denis Leary, who is up for lead actor in a drama series for "Rescue Me," said the select group of actors showed up to receive certification that they were nominees. "But no, really, the reason everybody's here: You get a swag bag," he told The Associated Press, apparently only half-joking. (Newsmax)
Emmy Awards show preview Sep 15, 2007
James Spader, Boston Legal, ABC; Hugh Laurie, House, Fox; Denis Leary, Rescue Me, FX; James Gandolfini, The Sopranos, HBO; Kiefer Sutherland, 24, Fox. Will win / Should win: James Gandolfini, for giving one of television's most unforgettable characters an extraordinary send-off. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Who should win? Who will win? Sep 14, 2007
James Gandolfini, The Sopranos, HBO Hugh Laurie, House, Fox Denis Leary, Rescue Me, FX James Spader, Boston Legal, ABC Kiefer Sutherland, 24, Fox. I wouldn't mind seeing Leary or Laurie win, if only because Sutherland, Spader and Gandolfini have all won before. (USA Today -- Life)
Curbs Jeff Garlin says, Im just a lucky guy Sep 14, 2007
He also helped direct HBO comedy specials for Denis Leary and Jon Stewart. The comedy show where Garlin pronounced his immunity to nerves is also a case in point. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Tipped For Gold At Emmys Sep 14, 2007
" - AFP/sh List of nominees in the top categories for the 59th annual Emmy awards Outstanding Drama Series Boston Legal Grey's Anatomy Heroes House The Sopranos Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Patricia Arquette, Medium Minnie Driver, The Riches Edie Falco, The Sopranos Sally Field, Brothers rs Mariska Hargitay, Law : Special Victims Unit Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series James Gandolfini, The Sopranos Hugh Laurie, House ... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Our Emmy picks are ... Sep 13, 2007
Best actor, Drama James Gandolfini, The Sopranos Hugh Laurie, House Denis Leary, Rescue Me James Spader, Boston Legal Kiefer Sutherland, 24 ... On fire: Denis Leary gets most of the buzz for Rescue Me, and with good reason, since he writes it, produces it and stars in it. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Fists, tears pay off for these Emmy nominees Sep 13, 2007
Denis Leary (Tommy Gavin, FX's Rescue Me): Beat brother Johnny to a bloody pulp. Sexually assaulted estranged wife Janet. (USA Today -- Life)
Emmy predictions Sep 13, 2007
n Denis Leary, "Rescue Me.". n James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos.". (Pensacola News Journal)
Continue reading Sep 13, 2007
This year, we've seen Tommy (Denis Leary) dating--sometimes for the wrong reasons--and witnessed alcoholism wreak havoc with the lives of many of the show's characters. What's more, the frequent appearances of Jimmy's ghost, usually only experienced by Tommy, are becoming public knowledge. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A celebration that's anything but 'Restless' Sep 8, 2007
Wearing an Aerosmith T-shirt, Emerson alum Denis Leary also took the stage at the music-and-fashion mash-up. Truth be told, the highlight of the show wasn't Tyler and Fergie's fling, but the pairing of Usher and Mary J. Blige on a medley of 1960s soul tunes. (Boston Globe)
Head To Head Sep 2, 2007
Sunday, September 02, 2007 Last Update: 08:30 AM EDT. DOG DAYS OF PARIS ARE HERE. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
Stand-up comics include Steven Wright, Denis Leary, Janeane Garofalo, Colin Quinn, Bobcat Goldthwait, Lenny Clarke. (R) (1:25) SHO: Tue. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
THE LAUGHS'LL SOON BE ON US Aug 23, 2007
Hirsch and Lou Ferranda of Caroline's Comedy. They asked me before, but the timing was never right. (New York Post -- Gossip)
DISCUSS: Question about marriage Aug 21, 2007
Question about marriage - SeacoastConnects Forums. Question about marriage. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Today In History - August 18, 2007 Aug 18, 2007
Actor Denis Leary is 50. Actress Madeleine Stowe is 49. (CBS New York, NY)
Leary ready for Emmy 'prom' Aug 15, 2007
text size Denis Leary was nomiated for an Emmy for his role as a deeply flawed firefighter in "Rescue Me." Diversions ... 14, 2007 12:00 AM HOLLYWOOD - "Rescue Me" is every inch Denis Leary's show. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Character flaws fuel familiar faces Aug 15, 2007
Conversely, in the hands of Denis Leary, "Rescue Me's" Tommy Gavin is a heroic firefighter who vents his rage on his wife, brother, and people in general while trying in his own dysfunctional way to be a good father ... Denis LearyShow: "Rescue Me"Emmy pedigree: One nomBest scene: In "Twilight," Tommy comes home to find his father started a kitchen fire while cooking eggs, and he realizes that his aging, belligerent and frequently intoxicated father is too much for him to handle and might be... (Variety)
Joe Fischetti Roxbury Neighbors Plan Event to Benefit Injured Fire Fighter Aug 15, 2007
Denis Leary, creator, executive producer and star of "Rescue Me," an FX cable network program about the lives of firefighters, will be on hand with one of his cast members, also a local guy, Mike Lombardi, who plays Mike Silletti on the show, and Jerry Adler, a newcomer to the cast who plays the incoming fire chief. "Rescue Me" has achieved critical acclaim for its real-life presentation of the lives of firefighters and Mr. Leary has been nominated for a Golden Globe and won a CableAce Award. (Voices, CT)
Where star actresses turn Aug 15, 2007
Men have been afforded that luxury for years (think James Gandolfini, Chiklis, Denis Leary), playing characters both revered and revolting. The women are surely catching up, though, with the likes of and Kyra Sedgwick's supremely professional but emotionally messy detective on TNT's "The Closer.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Female Stars Find Fortune On Cable Aug 11, 2007
Men have been afforded that luxury for years (think James Gandolfini, Chiklis, Denis Leary), playing characters both revered and revolting. The women are surely catching up, though, with the likes of Mary Louise Parker's pot-selling mom on Showtime's "Weeds" and Kyra Sedgwick's supremely professional but emotionally messy detective on TNT's "The Closer.". (CBS News)
Stars in the Making Light Up a Lively Comedy about Race, Real Estate and Romance; AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DVD Strictly Business Aug 7, 2007
Academy Award winner Berry (Monster's Ball, X-Men: The Last Stand) stars opposite Tommy Davidson ("In Living Color," Bamboozled), Joseph C. Phillips ("The Cosby Show"), Oscar nominee Jackson (Snakes on a Plane), Denis Leary ("Rescue Me"), James McDaniel ("NYPD Blue"), David Marshall Grant (The Devil Wears Prada), Kim Coles ('Living Single"), Paul Butler (Reign Over Me), Ann Marie Johnson ("Melrose Place") and Sam Rockwell (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind).A young African American businessman... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Red Sox owner files for divorce Aug 5, 2007
Movies Restaurants Food Events Music Theater/Arts TV Books Celebrity news Games. (BILL BRETT FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE). (Boston Globe -- Living)
'House' will never be the same again Jul 25, 2007
So she was relieved to get a script for Canterbury's, produced by Rescue Me's Denis Leary and Peter Serpico and sharing its dark-humor tone. "I got the pilot (script) and a cover letter ... and it said FX - the O was missing - so I was incredibly excited to do cable," and with just 12 or 13 episodes a year, "it was a shoo-in.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Strong role lures Glenn Close to small screen Jul 24, 2007
Denis Leary, star of FX's Rescue Me, takes two two-week holidays with his family per production cycle, according to Landgraf. For Damages' subsequent seasons, dates will be moved up so it wraps by May, he says. (Houston Chronicle)
Lee Grant's Outtakes Jul 24, 2007
Where, for instance, was HBO's glorious The Wire (zero nominations); Showtime's superior Brotherhood (zero nominations); FX's riveting The Shield (zero nominations); NBC's classy Friday Night Lights (two minor nominations); and FX's Rescue Me (one deserving nomination for its creator and star, Denis Leary). WE HATE THIS. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Emmy embrace fresh faces Jul 23, 2007
Were it not for The Sopranos's series-leading 15 nominations, Entourage's seven mentions and acting nods for Rescue Me's Denis Leary and The Riches' Minnie Driver, it would be hard to believe pay-TV and specialty channels even exist, to tell from the Emmy nominations. Still, that's a minor quibble, considering the horror show of recent Emmy decisions. (Vancouver Sun)
'Saving Grace' debuts tonight Jul 23, 2007
" This is, however, the first series for the 49-year-old film star who, not unlike many marquee names these days, is finding bigger rewards on the small screen."I think if you sat down and talked to Denis Leary or Michael Chiklis or James Gandolfini or Edie Falco or Mary Louise Parker. you'd be talking to a whole bunch of artists who have a similar response to the opportunity that cable offers," she says. "Cable offers more risks. (Florida Today)
Emmy nominees Jul 21, 2007
ACTOR: James Spader, "Boston Legal"; Hugh Laurie, "House"; Denis Leary, "Rescue Me"; James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos"; Kiefer Sutherland, "24". SUPPORTING ACTOR: William Shatner, "Boston Legal"; T.R. Knight, "Grey's Anatomy"; Masi Oka, "Heroes"; Michael Emerson, "Lost"; Terry O'Quinn, "Lost"; Michael Imperioli, "The Sopranos". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Ratings favorites get all the recognition Jul 21, 2007
"Here are some of the key acting nominations: Actor, drama series: James Gandolfini of "Sopranos" got his sixth nomination; he's won three times. Kiefer Sutherland of "24," his sixth nomination in this category, he won last year. James Spader of "Boston Legal," his third nomination playing this character; he won both previous times -- 2005 and (in "The Practice") 2004. Hugh Laurie of "House" and Denis Leary of FX's "Rescue Me"; for each, it's the second nomination in that category. Actress,... (Florida Today)
Emmy Award nods Jul 21, 2007
Joining Gandolfini among lead drama series actor nominees were Hugh Laurie of "House," Denis Leary of "Rescue Me," James Spader of "Boston Legal" and last year's winner Kiefer Sutherland of "24." Last year's drama series winner was "24" but it was snubbed this time. Falco will compete with Patricia Arquette of "Medium," Minnie Driver of "The Riches," Sally Field of "Brothers rs," Kyra Sedgwick of "The Closer" and last year's winner, Mariska Hargitay of "Law : Special Victims Unit.". (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Emmys Improve Jul 20, 2007
Lead actor in a drama series: James Spader, "Boston Legal"; Hugh Laurie, "House" (Fox); Denis Leary, "Rescue Me" (FX); James Gandolfini, "The Sopranos"; and Kiefer Sutherland, "24" (Fox). Spader and Sutherland are the real errors here. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)