"The Bronx Is Burning" (2007) TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

July 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Sport

Plot:

A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."

Plot Keywords:

Baseball | George Steinbrenner | Jealousy | Poverty | Bronx New York City

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 6 nominations

Cast

Oliver Platt	...	George Steinbrenner (8 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Conway	...	Gabe Paul (8 episodes, 2007)
Daniel Sunjata	...	Reggie Jackson (8 episodes, 2007)
John Turturro	...	Billy Martin (8 episodes, 2007)
Erik Jensen	...	Thurman Munson (8 episodes, 2007)
Alex Cranmer	...	Graig Nettles (8 episodes, 2007)
Darby Brown	...	Cliff Johnson (8 episodes, 2007)
Joe Grifasi	...	Yogi Berra (8 episodes, 2007)
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Tommy LaSorda (8 episodes, 2007)
Leonard Robinson	...	Mickey Rivers (8 episodes, 2007)
Alan Ruck	...	Reporter (8 episodes, 2007)
Bob Dunsworth	...	Radio Sports Reporter (7 episodes, 2007)
Hans Hartman	...	Reporter / ... (7 episodes, 2007)
Evan Hart	...	Bucky Dent (6 episodes, 2007)
Joe Cappelletti	...	Sports Announcer (5 episodes, 2007)
Bill Forchion	...	Elston Howard (5 episodes, 2007)
Tim Keinath	...	Mike Torrez (5 episodes, 2007)
Rob Lavin	...	Kenny Holtzman (5 episodes, 2007)
Dock Pollard	...	Willie Randolph (5 episodes, 2007)
Lou Provenzano	...	Ron Guidry (5 episodes, 2007)
Max Casella	...	Dick Howser (4 episodes, 2007)
A.J. McClain	...	Jimmy Wynn (4 episodes, 2007)
Keith J. Stevens	...	Uniformed Police Officer / ... (4 episodes, 2007)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Company:

ESPN Original Entertainment

Trivia:

In several scenes in Billy Martin's (John Turturro) office, there is an old black and white picture that can be seen on the shelf behind his desk. The picture is of the REAL Billy Martin as a Yankees player with then Yankees manager Casey Stengel.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: In the opening credits, a subway train is briefly seen. The cars have no graffiti, which was not the case for most NYC subway cars in 1977. Also, 2 of the cars are painted red with a logo depicting an older (R-10) subway car. In 1977, there were no red cars in the NYC system.

Quotes:

Thurman Munson: [to Reggie Jackson] I don't want to fight with you Reggie. But, I don't like you.

Movie Connections:

Featured in 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV)

Great Show!

It's nice to have something to watch after "The Soprano"s". That was the only show that I made a point to watch, and now it's "The Bronx is Burning". Remembering the Yankee's back then is very nostalgic, even though I was a big Dodger fan. I think John Turturro is Emmy worthy, his portrayal of Billy Martin is unbelievable. Pretty much everyone in the cast us right on. I had forgotten about all the drama that occurred back then with that team, but there's certainly plenty to reminisce about. I was wondering about the reaction that retired Yankee' have about this series? Even though though after the show there are interviews with them, what has been the buzz, overall?