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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] |
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] |
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] |
No Cure For Cancer
''No Cure for Cancer'' is one of Denis Leary's standup routines from the early 1990s. It was made into a television special, a book, and a compact disc, all with the same title. Leary's routine focuses on Vegetarianism, vegetarians, Tobacco smoking, cigarette smoking, Recreational drug use, drug use, and political correctness. Compact disc The album was recorded live at Irving Plaza, New York City on October 10, 1992, and at Sorcerer Studios, New York City. Track listing # "Asshole (song), Asshole" – 4:26 # "Drugs" – 8:24 # "Rehab" – 4:03 # "More Drugs" – 7:06 # "Smoke" – 5:28 # "Meat" – 4:01 # "Death" – 5:01 # "The Downtrodden Song" – 1:22 # "Traditional Irish Folk Song" – 2:00 # "Voices in My Head" – 3:37 Personnel * Denis Leary – vocals * Adam Roth – guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals * Chris Phillips (voice actor), Chris Phillips – vocals, bass, acoustic and 12-string guitar * Breda Mayock – violin * Ger Mayock – pennywhistle * C.P. Roth – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lock 'n Load (album)
''Lock 'n Load'' is Denis Leary's second album, co-written with Chris Philips and released in 1997. It features material by Adam Roth, Janeane Garofalo and Jeff Garlin, and music by Greg Dulli. It was also an HBO television special directed by Ted Demme. The album features clips of Leary's onstage stand-up monologues mixed with various skits and songs. It is designed to sound as though the listener is listening to the radio, with frequent cuts as though the station is being changed. Track listing #Fuck This – 0:25 #Asshole of the Dance – 4:37 # Marv Marv Marv – 2:12 #Save This – 3:26 #Deaf Mute Cocktail Party – 2:22 #Coffee – 7:56 #Beer – 4:19 #Fuck Santa – 1:22 #Elvis and I – 4:23 #I'm Happy – 0:11 #Fuck the Kennedys – 1:06 #President Leary – 4:47 #A Reading from the Book of Apple – 1:32 #Love Barge – 6:19 #Fat Fucks – 5:50 #Insane Cowboy (In Africa) – 1:12 #My Kids – 16:04 #Life's Gonna Suck – 1:43 #Fuck the Pope – 3:22 #Lock 'n Load – 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Programs
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed between shows. Television shows are most often scheduled for broadcast well ahead of time and appear on electronic guides or other TV listings, but streaming services often make them available for viewing anytime. The content in a television show can be produced with different methodologies such as taped variety shows emanating from a television studio stage, animation or a variety of film productions ranging from movies to series. Shows not produced on a television studio stage are usually contracted or licensed to be made by appropriate production companies. Television shows can be viewed live (real time), be recorded on home video, a digital video recorder for later viewing, be viewed on demand via a set-top box, or streamed over the i ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
Maron
Maron, also called Maroun or Maro ( syr, ܡܪܘܢ, '; ar, مارون; la, Maron; grc-gre, Μάρων), was a 4th-century Syrian Syriac Christian hermit monk in the Taurus Mountains whose followers, after his death, founded a religious Christian movement that became known as the Syriac Maronite Church, in full communion with the Holy See and the Catholic Church. The religious community which grew from this movement are the modern Maronites. Saint Maron is often portrayed in a black monastic habit with a hanging stole, accompanied by a long crosier staffed by a globe surmounted with a cross. His feast day in the Maronite Church is February 9. Life Maron, born in what is now modern Syria, in the middle of the 4th century, was a priest who later became a hermit, retiring to the Taurus Mountains in the region of Cyrrhus, near Antioch. His holiness and miracles attracted many followers, and drew attention throughout the empire. John Chrysostom wrote to him around AD 405 express ... [...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] |
Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
