Rescue Me

icehog3 · 04-05-2009, 11:57 PM

Any fans? Looking forward to Tuesday as much as I am?

MedicCook · 04-05-2009, 11:59 PM

This show is awesome.

icehog3 · 04-06-2009, 12:02 AM

Never was a huge Dennis Leary fan until someone lent me Season one on DVD this winter. I bought the next 3 seasons, and went through them all in about a week and a half. Now I have been jonesin' for a couple months for Season 5.

Best part, the first 4 seasons were 13 episodes each...this season is 22 episodes.

marge796 · 04-06-2009, 12:53 AM

I love this show!

Smoke Naked · 04-06-2009, 08:12 AM

Seems like it took forever to come back on.

04-06-2009, 10:38 AM

22 episodes this season will be great

MedicCook · 04-06-2009, 10:56 AM

This season is longer because of the writer's strike last year.

WildBlueSooner · 04-06-2009, 11:49 AM

Never heard of it...might have to check it out

Pat1075 · 04-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Awesome show!

thebiglebowski · 04-06-2009, 03:29 PM

oh, HELL'S yes! both me and wifey-poo have been dying for this to come back. didn't realize it was 22 episodes - that's really good news...

ActionAndy · 04-06-2009, 04:18 PM

The first few seasons were brilliant, last season sort of lost me. Seems a bit too far out now, but I'll definitely still be watching...

rack04 · 04-06-2009, 04:19 PM

I can't wait. This show's been off waaaaaay too long.

Nabinger16 · 04-06-2009, 05:43 PM

Hate to be the spoil sport, but I HATE Rescue Me! I'll be honest I've never given the show a fair shake. I've only ever seen a few episodes. The reason I've never cared for it is because it started shortly after 9/11 when the entire country was holding firefighters high on there shoulders. People were pouring out their support for firefighters and FDNY so Fox decides to cash in on it.

Not to mention I've read about at least one department that is in the process of suing the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation for money that it promised. The dept. spent money on much needed equipment, but the money never showed up.

I'm sure it's an entertaining show and all but it's not for me.

cricky101 · 04-06-2009, 05:52 PM

Fantastic show. I'll be watching for sure on Tuesday!

WildBlueSooner · 04-06-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nabinger16

Hate to be the spoil sport, but I HATE Rescue Me! I'll be honest I've never given the show a fair shake. I've only ever seen a few episodes. The reason I've never cared for it is because it started shortly after 9/11 when the entire country was holding firefighters high on there shoulders. People were pouring out their support for firefighters and FDNY so Fox decides to cash in on it.

Not to mention I've read about at least one department that is in the process of suing the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation for money that it promised. The dept. spent money on much needed equipment, but the money never showed up.

I'm sure it's an entertaining show and all but it's not for me.

Hmm...thats crazy if that is true about the foundation!

Nabinger16 · 04-06-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

Hmm...thats crazy if that is true about the foundation!

I read about it on firehouse.com about a month or so ago.

04-06-2009, 06:37 PM

I've heard rumor to this as well... but nothing else has come of it.

PS> I love the show and can't wait. DVR is already set

icehog3 · 04-06-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabinger16

Hate to be the spoil sport, but I HATE Rescue Me! I'll be honest I've never given the show a fair shake. I've only ever seen a few episodes. The reason I've never cared for it is because it started shortly after 9/11 when the entire country was holding firefighters high on there shoulders. People were pouring out their support for firefighters and FDNY so Fox decides to cash in on it.

Not to mention I've read about at least one department that is in the process of suing the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation for money that it promised. The dept. spent money on much needed equipment, but the money never showed up.

I'm sure it's an entertaining show and all but it's not for me.

Trent, the first season premiered on July 21, 2004, so it was almost 3 full years after 9/11. It hardly "cashes in" on the esteem that firefighters are held in, it shows them with more problems than the average Joe.

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The Leary Firefighters Foundation, since its creation in the year 2000, has distributed over $2.5 million (USD) to fire departments in the Worcester, Boston, and New York City areas for equipment, training materials, new vehicles, and new facilities.

A separate fund run by Leary's foundation, the Fund for New York's Bravest, has distributed over $2 million (USD) to the families of the 343 firemen killed in the September 11, 2001, attacks in addition to providing funding for necessities such as a new mobile command center, first responder training, and a high-rise simulator for the FDNY's training campus. This new fund was established because the families of the Worcester fire did not want to include New York families into the fund. As a result, Leary created a separate fund for New York.

I could find no news reports of any Fire Department suing Leary's foundation.

No biggie if the show ain't your cup of tea, but I think Leary's people have done some wonderful things for firefighters, so I wanted to respond with what I have seen regarding those comments.

icehog3 · 04-06-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nabinger16

I read about it on firehouse.com about a month or so ago.

I can't find anything at all except positives about Leary on the site.

http://dynamic.firehouse.com/search/...FORID%3A9#1024

04-06-2009, 07:10 PM

Great show,,,been watching it since day 1.

04-05-2009, 11:59 PM	#2
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Rescue Me This show is awesome.

04-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,261 Trading: (60)	Re: Rescue Me Never was a huge Dennis Leary fan until someone lent me Season one on DVD this winter. I bought the next 3 seasons, and went through them all in about a week and a half. Now I have been jonesin' for a couple months for Season 5. Best part, the first 4 seasons were 13 episodes each...this season is 22 episodes. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-06-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Rescue Me I love this show! __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

04-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Rescue Me Seems like it took forever to come back on. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

04-06-2009, 10:38 AM	#6
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescue Me 22 episodes this season will be great

04-05-2009, 11:57 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,261 Trading: (60)	Rescue Me Any fans? Looking forward to Tuesday as much as I am? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-06-2009, 10:56 AM	#7
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Rescue Me This season is longer because of the writer's strike last year.

04-06-2009, 11:49 AM	#8
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Rescue Me Never heard of it...might have to check it out __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-06-2009, 11:52 AM	#9
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Rescue Me Awesome show!

04-06-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Rescue Me oh, HELL'S yes! both me and wifey-poo have been dying for this to come back. didn't realize it was 22 episodes - that's really good news...

04-06-2009, 04:18 PM	#11
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Rescue Me The first few seasons were brilliant, last season sort of lost me. Seems a bit too far out now, but I'll definitely still be watching...

04-06-2009, 04:19 PM	#12
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Rescue Me I can't wait. This show's been off waaaaaay too long. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

04-06-2009, 05:43 PM	#13
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: Rescue Me Hate to be the spoil sport, but I HATE Rescue Me! I'll be honest I've never given the show a fair shake. I've only ever seen a few episodes. The reason I've never cared for it is because it started shortly after 9/11 when the entire country was holding firefighters high on there shoulders. People were pouring out their support for firefighters and FDNY so Fox decides to cash in on it. Not to mention I've read about at least one department that is in the process of suing the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation for money that it promised. The dept. spent money on much needed equipment, but the money never showed up. I'm sure it's an entertaining show and all but it's not for me.

04-06-2009, 05:52 PM	#14
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: Rescue Me Fantastic show. I'll be watching for sure on Tuesday! __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

04-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#17
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescue Me I've heard rumor to this as well... but nothing else has come of it. PS> I love the show and can't wait. DVR is already set

04-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#20
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rescue Me Great show,,,been watching it since day 1.