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Apostle (production Company)
Apostle is a New York-based production company specializing in television production created by stand-up comedian and actor Denis Leary and his business partner Jim Serpico. Apostle created the hit TV series '' Rescue Me'' about a post-9/11 FDNY crew and the drama in their personal lives. In June 2007, Apostle signed a 3-year production deal with Sony to create at least 8 new television shows. ''Variety''. Productions Current productions Future productions Past productions * '' The Job'' (2001–2002) * ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scripting, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Leary
Denis Colin Leary (born August 18, 1957) is an American actor and comedian. A native of Massachusetts, Leary first came to prominence as a stand-up comedian, especially through appearances on MTV (including the comedic song "Asshole (song), Asshole") and through the stand-up specials ''No Cure for Cancer'' (1993) and ''Lock 'n Load (album), Lock 'n Load'' (1997). Leary began taking roles in film and television starting in the 1990s, including substantial roles in the films ''Judgment Night (film), Judgment Night'' (1993), ''Gunmen (1994 film), Gunmen'' (1994), ''Operation Dumbo Drop'' (1995) and ''Wag the Dog'' (1996). In the 2000s, he developed and starred in the television show ''The Job (2001 TV series), The Job'' (2001–2002) and was the star and co-creator of ''Rescue Me (American TV series), Rescue Me'' (2004–2011), for which he received two Primetime Emmy nominations, one for writing and one for acting. He has continued to take starring roles in films, including Captain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Serpico
Jim Serpico is the American co-founder, along with Denis Leary, of Apostle, a production company in New York City, specializing in television production. Career Serpico was also an executive producer for Leary's stand-up shows from the 1990s, including '' No Cure for Cancer'' and '' Lock 'n Load''. He has produced a number of television programs including '' Rescue Me'', ''Canterbury's Law'', '' The Job'', ''Maron'', ''Sirens'', and ''Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll''. In 2004, he won a "Visionary Award" from the Producers Guild of America The Producers Guild of America (PGA) is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing television producers, film producers and New media, New Media producers in the United States. The PGA's membership includes over 8,000 members of the producing esta .... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Serpico, Jim American television executives Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rescue Me (U
Rescue Me may refer to: Film and television * ''Rescue Me'' (film), a 1993 film starring Michael Dudikoff * ''Rescue Me: Mave-chan'', a 2005 original video animation by Studio Fantasia * ''Rescue Me'' (American TV series), a 2004–2011 drama series starring Denis Leary * ''Rescue Me'' (British TV series), a 2002 romantic comedy series * "Rescue Me" (''Cheers''), a television episode * "Rescue Me" (''Diagnosis: Murder''), a television episode * "Rescue Me" (''The Vampire Diaries''), a television episode Literature * ''Rescue Me'', a 2008 romantic fiction anthology by Cherry Adair, Lora Leigh, and Cindy Gerard * ''Rescue Me'', a 2012 novel by Rachel Gibson * ''Rescue Me'', a 2011 novel by Christopher Hart Music Albums * ''Rescue Me'' (soundtrack), from the American TV series, 2006 * ''Rescue Me'', by John Rich, 2001 * ''Rescue Me'', by Roy Buchanan, 1974 Songs * "Rescue Me" (Bell, Book & Candle song), 1997 * "Rescue Me" (EuroGroove song), 1995 * "Rescue Me" (Fonte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9/11
The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. That morning, nineteen terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners scheduled to travel from the Northeastern United States to California. The hijackers crashed the first two planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the third plane into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the United States military) in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane was intended to hit a federal government building in Washington, D.C., but crashed in a field following a passenger revolt. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and instigated the war on terror. The first impact was that of American Airlines Flight 11. It was crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan at 8:46 a.m. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03, the World Trade Center’s Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FDNY
The New York City Fire Department, officially the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), is an American department of the government of New York City that provides fire protection services, technical rescue/special operations services, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive/hazardous materials response services and emergency medical response services within the five boroughs of New York City. The New York City Fire Department is the largest municipal fire department in the United States, and the second largest in the world after the Tokyo Fire Department. The FDNY employs approximately 10,951 uniformed firefighting employees, 4,274 uniformed EMS employees, and 2,096 civilian employees. Its regulations are compiled in title 3 of the ''New York City Rules''. The FDNY's motto is "''New York's Bravest"'' for fire, and "''New York's Best"'' for EMS. The FDNY serves more than 8.5 million residents within a 302 square mile area. The FDNY he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Job (2001 TV Series)
''The Job'' is an American single-camera sitcom that aired on ABC between March 14, 2001 and April 24, 2002. Several of the principal actors went on to either star or guest star in the FX network's Denis Leary-produced '' Rescue Me''. In ''Rescue Me'', the lead character (played by Leary) is very similar to Mike McNeil, but is a fireman rather than a police officer. Summary The series follows a New York City police officer named Mike McNeil (Denis Leary) – who indulges in adultery, alcohol, cigarettes, and prescription drug abuse – and his fellow bumbling detective pals. The show, which appeared to borrow the tone and look of ''NYPD Blue'' for semi-satirical purposes, was built around the Mike McNeil character, but relied on a strong ensemble cast. Cast *Denis Leary as Det. Mike McNeil *Bill Nunn as Det. Terrence Phillips *Lenny Clarke as Det. Frank Harrigan *Karyn Parsons as Toni *Diane Farr as Det. Jan Fendrich *Adam Ferrara as Det. Tommy Manetti *John Ortiz as Det. Ruben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury's Law
''Canterbury's Law'' is an American legal drama television series, which aired from March 10 to April 18, 2008 as a mid-season replacement on Fox. The show was created by Dave Erickson and executive produced by Denis Leary, Jim Serpico, Walon Green, John Kane, and Mike Figgis, who also directed the pilot. The series revolved around Elizabeth Canterbury (portrayed by Julianna Margulies), a rebellious defense attorney willing to bend the law if it protects the wrongfully accused. A rising star, she puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they take a toll on her personal life. Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Apostle, the series aired Mondays at 9:00 pm and was broadcast in Australia and Canada on Nine Network and Global respectively. Due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, only six of the 13 episodes ordered were able to be produced. On March 20, 2008, Fox announced that ''Canterbury's Law'' would move to the Friday 9:00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maron (TV Series)
''Maron'' is an American sitcom created by and starring Marc Maron as a fictionalized version of himself. The series premiered on the American cable television network IFC on May 3, 2013. Maron, Denis Leary, Jim Serpico, Olivia Wingate, Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin and Duncan Birmingham serve as the show's executive producers. Glarum and Jamin are the showrunners. ''Maron''s second season premiered on May 8, 2014, and its thirteen-episode third season premiered on May 14, 2015. In November 2015, the series was renewed for a thirteen-episode fourth season. In 2016 the show was nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Comedy. On July 11, 2016, Maron announced on his ''WTF'' podcast that the series will not have a fifth season, with the season four finale serving as the series finale. The series finale aired on July 13, 2016. Cast and characters * Marc Maron as a fictionalized version of himself Supporting * Josh Brener as Kyle, Marc's assistant * D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirens (2014 TV Series)
''Sirens'' is an American comedy television series loosely based on the British Sirens (2011 TV series), series of the same name. The American version was adapted by actor Denis Leary and screenwriter Bob Fisher (screenwriter), Bob Fisher. The series aired for two seasons on the USA Network, USA cable television network from March 6, 2014, through April 14, 2015. On April 22, 2015, USA cancelled ''Sirens'' after two seasons. Overview The series follows the workday of three Emergency medical technician, Emergency Medical Technicians with a fictional Chicago private ambulance company, named Eminent, and the unusual situations—often crude or humorous—people in need of their assistance are in. Cast Main * Michael Mosley (actor), Michael Mosley as Johnny "Mousse" Farrell: a Chicago paramedic whose fear of commitment contributes to an on-again/off-again relationship with Theresa * Kevin Daniels as Henry Isaiah "Hank" St. Clare: Johnny's openly homosexuality, gay paramedic partner a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (TV Series)
''Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll'' is an American sitcom created by and starring Denis Leary. The series aired on FX for a total of 20 episodes from July 16, 2015, to September 1, 2016. In September 2015, the network renewed the show for a second season, which premiered on June 30, 2016. On September 9, 2016, following the end of the second season, FX canceled the show. Cast Main * Denis Leary as Johnny Rock: the former lead singer of the band 'The Heathens' * John Corbett as Josiah 'Flash' Bacon: The former Heathens' guitarist; until the formation of The Assassins, he had a regular gig playing for Lady Gaga * Elizabeth Gillies as Gigi Rock: the lead singer of The Assassins and Johnny's daughter * Robert Kelly as Hector 'Bam Bam' Jimenez: the former Heathens drummer and now The Assassins' drummer * Elaine Hendrix as Ava Delany: the former Heathens backup singer, Johnny's longtime live-in girlfriend, and his moral compass * John Ales as Sonny 'Rehab' Silverstien: the former Heathens' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
