The FX series 'Rescue Me,' starring Denis Leary, will end its run in 2011, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.The show's seventh and final season will conclude with 19 brand-new episodes, with production expected to begin in September. Earlier this year, 'Rescue Me' was renewed for a sixth season under an 18-episode order. Those episodes are expected to air sometime in 2010. [Variety]
'The Bold and the Beautiful' was the big winner at last night's 36th Annual Daytime Emmys, winning Best Drama Series. Other top winners included 'The Rachael Ray Show,' (Best Entertainment Talk Show) 'The Tyra Banks Show' (Best Informative Talk Show) and the women of 'The View,' who finally won Best Talk Show Host, after 12 nominations. Check out our full Daytime Emmys coverage. [AOL TV]
Jenna Hager is joining the 'Today' show as a new correspondent. Hager, better known as the daughter of former President George W. Bush, will contribute monthly pieces on topics like education, according to executive producer Jim Bell. Looks like Meghan McCain has some new competition. [AP]
Kate Mulgrew ('Star Trek: Voyager') has joined the cast of NBC's 'Mercy.' Mulgrew will play mother to Taylor Schilling's Veronica on the series, about relationships shared between a group of nurses. 'Mercy' premieres Wed., Sept. 23 at 8PM. [Hollywood Reporter]
Garret Dillahunt ('Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,' 'Deadwood') has booked another guest spot -- this time, on USA's 'Burn Notice.' Dillahunt -- who can also be seen on upcoming episodes of 'Law & Order: SVU,' 'CSI' and 'Lie to Me' -- will play Simon, described as Michael's (Jeffrey Donovan) "scary-smart" new client. Dillahunt's guest spot airs this winter. [Ausiello Files]
Jesse Williams ('The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2') has booked a multi-episode role on 'Grey's Anatomy.' Williams will reportedly play a "sexy" and "confident new medical professional," although further details on his character have yet to be announced. Still, expect him to fit right in. [Live Feed]
Columbia Records will release a number of soundtracks featuring music heard on 'Glee,' Fox's upcoming musical dramedy series. First up is 'Glee: The Music, Volume 1,' scheduled to hit stores on Nov. 3. The disc will include 17 tracks performed during 'Glee''s first season, including covers of 'Somebody to Love,' 'Sweet Caroline' and 'Gold Digger.' [Hollywood Reporter]ALSO IN TV NEWS ...
TLC has picked up the new reality series 'King of the Crown' for 12 episodes. 'King' (premiering Sept. 30; airs Weds. at 9PM) will follow beauty pageant coach Cy Frakes as he trains aspiring contestants via his business, Gowns and Crowns. Look for 'King of the Crown' to touch on a number of current issues, like South Africa and -- as it's known to Miss California Carrie Prejean -- opposite marriage. [Variety]
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Reader Comments (13)
Cortney at 2:12PM on Aug 31st 2009
I am confused, if Rescue Me is closing out its fifth season tomorrow night... and they are going to air one final sixth season... why is it over in 2011 and not 2010??
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John F.C. Taylor at 2:52PM on Aug 31st 2009
Obviously, people care about this show or it would not have lasted this long. I will not miss it because it is not a show that has ever interested me.
Tena at 3:29PM on Aug 31st 2009
Rescue Me is a great show that I will hate to see leave the airwaves. Dennis Leary is awesome, as is his entire case!
wildferret129 at 4:00PM on Aug 31st 2009
aww man that sux i jus got in to that show like a month ago and now its gunna be over. same thing happened to me with that 70's show and the king of queens
jbjg24m at 5:54PM on Aug 31st 2009
good! glad to hear it! can't stand that damn program !
jbjg24m at 5:55PM on Aug 31st 2009
finally! good to hear it !
jo powers at 6:26PM on Aug 31st 2009
My brother was a fireman in the South Bronx for 30 years. He's been retired for a few years on oxygen for bad lungs, a result of all the fires he worked. He was very disappointed by "Rescue Me". The show is not at all realistic. Leary says firemen like the show. All that sex! In their dreams!!!
Tom at 7:22PM on Aug 31st 2009
I was a police officer for 20 years and you can't find a police show that is realistic either. Southland comes about as close as you can get but the CSI shows or the Mentalist are all fluff and little if any reality in real life. Want the real deal, watch The First 48 or Crime 360.
Danny at 6:56PM on Aug 31st 2009
This is a great show and this season is the best by far. I will surely buy the fifth season DVD when it comes out.