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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Writers Strike Still Evident in Summer Programming (or lack thereof)


Just when I thought the headaches of the 2007-2008 writers were beginning to wear off, I was jolted once again when I read this past weekend FX’s summer programming has been altered, specifically Rescue Me.

The TV drama focuses on the professional and personal lives of New York City firefighters after the trauma of the September 11, 2001 attacks. But season 5 and the 22 episodes that were scheduled to air this summer have been pushed back until March of 2009. That’s almost a YEAR from now!

Even with the long wait, there is some good news – all 22 episodes will air consecutively. Denis Leary, who plays the show’s main character Tommy Gavin, said on the Daily Show a few weeks ago that there will be a few "mini-sodes" airing in June and July to bridge the fourth and fifth seasons.

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