The Bronx Is Burning is a television drama that debuted on ESPN on July 9, 2007 following the 2007 MLB Home Run Derby. It is an eight-episode mini-series adapted from Jonathan Mahler's best-selling book, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning. The book focuses on baseball's triumph over the turmoil and hysteria of 1977 New York City, and how the New York Yankees came to embody all of the hopes and fears of an unforgettable summer with Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson's warfare under George Steinbrenner's leadership. John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an Emmy Award-winning American actor noted for his performances in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), The Color of Money (1986), Five Corners (1987), Men of Respect (1991), Monday Night Mayhem (1999), Secret Window (2004), The Bronx is Burning... Oliver Platt as The West Wings Oliver Babish Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film and television actor. ... Daniel Sunjata in the 2004 film Brother to Brother Daniel Sunjata Condon (b. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Mike Tollin (born in Havertown, Pennsylvaniais the best town in teh world in 1956) is a movie director and producer. ... Brian Robbins (born November 22, 1963) is an American actor and producer. ... Joe Davola is TV writer and producer. ... ESPN/ESPN-DT, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an [[United States|Amer<nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here--68. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... ESPN/ESPN-DT, formerly an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an [[United States|Amer<nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here--68. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Golden Ball that was used for the 2007 State Farm Home Run Derby The 2007 State Farm Home Run Derby was a 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game event. ... MLB and Major Leagues redirect here. ... The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. ... A miniseries, in a serial storytelling medium, is a production which tells a story in a limited number of episodes. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Alfred Manuel Billy Martin (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio), often known as The Boss, is an American businessman and the principal owner of Major League Baseballs New York Yankees. ...

The show stars John Turturro, Oliver Platt, and Daniel Sunjata, while executive producers Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Joe Davola, writer/executive producer James Solomon, and director Jeremiah Chechik work on the show. The series is produced by ESPN Original Entertainment in conjunction with Tollin/Robbins Productions. Filming began on September 18, 2006 in Connecticut and New York. John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an Emmy Award-winning American actor noted for his performances in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), The Color of Money (1986), Five Corners (1987), Men of Respect (1991), Monday Night Mayhem (1999), Secret Window (2004), The Bronx is Burning... Oliver Platt as The West Wings Oliver Babish Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film and television actor. ... Daniel Sunjata in the 2004 film Brother to Brother Daniel Sunjata Condon (b. ... Mike Tollin (born in Havertown, Pennsylvaniais the best town in teh world in 1956) is a movie director and producer. ... Brian Robbins (born November 22, 1963) is an American actor and producer. ... Joe Davola is TV writer and producer. ... ESPN Original Entertainment logo ESPN Original Entertainment or EOE is a production company that developes various branded programming for ESPN, an American sports entertainment cable channel. ... Tollin/Robbins Productions is an American movie and television production company operated by Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins, the latter probably best known for his role as Eric Mardian in the 1980s TV series Head of the Class. ... is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Largest metro area Hartford Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[2] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... “NY” redirects here. ...

The 2007 debut of the series marks the 30th anniversary of the 1977 World Series win for the Yankees, the first under Steinbrenner. 1977 World Series Logo The 1977 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first title since 1962, and their 21st overall. ...

After airing on ESPN, episodes can be seen on ABC on Demand. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Video on demand (VOD) systems allow users to select and watch video and clip content over a network as part of an interactive television system. ...

Tagline:A city in fear. A team in Turmoil. Win or lose 1977 was one year New York City would never forget.

Summary

The central theme of the adaptation will be the 1977 New York Yankees against the backdrop of New York City. Yankee superstar Reggie Jackson (Daniel Sunjata) and manager Billy Martin (John Turturro) are locked in a perpetual state of warfare. Jackson was a perfect foil for the scrappy Martin, the hero of New York's fed-up working-class and a powerful reminder of the team's—and the city's—less complicated past. While owner George Steinbrenner (Oliver Platt) was providing General Patton-style leadership, he was intent on keeping his promise to the people of New York of delivering a World Series title. The show also features subplots concerning the NYPD's pursuit of the Son of Sam serial killer that summer and the devastating blackout and resultant widespread looting in July, all while the city suffered through financial bankruptcy and massive municipal layoffs. Location Yankee Stadium (Since 1976) New York City, New York (Since 1903) 1977 Information Owner(s) CBS Manager(s) George Steinbrenner Local television none Local radio none The New York Yankees 1977 season was the 75th season for the Yankees. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... Daniel Sunjata in the 2004 film Brother to Brother Daniel Sunjata Condon (b. ... Alfred Manuel Billy Martin (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ... John Michael Turturro (born February 28, 1957) is an Emmy Award-winning American actor noted for his performances in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), The Color of Money (1986), Five Corners (1987), Men of Respect (1991), Monday Night Mayhem (1999), Secret Window (2004), The Bronx is Burning... George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio), often known as The Boss, is an American businessman and the principal owner of Major League Baseballs New York Yankees. ... Oliver Platt as The West Wings Oliver Babish Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film and television actor. ... A subplot is a series of connected actions within a work of narrative that function separately from the main plot. ... The New York City Police Department (NYPD) was created in 1845 and currently is the largest municipal police force in the world with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. ... “Son of Sam” redirects here. ... Serial killers are individuals who have a history of multiple slayings of victims who were usually unknown to them beforehand. ... TIME, July 25, 1977 “New York Blackout” redirects here. ... Looting (which derives via the Hindi lut from Sanskrit lung, to rob), sacking, plundering, or pillaging is the indiscriminate taking of goods by force as part of a military or political victory, or during a catastrophe or riot, such as during war,[1] natural disaster,[2] or rioting. ... Notice of closure stuck on the door of a computer store the day after its parent company, Granville Technology Group Ltd, declared bankruptcy (strictly, put into administration—see text) in the United Kingdom. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The title refers to an off-the-cuff comment by broadcaster Howard Cosell during the ABC telecast of Game Two of the 1977 World Series: Howard William Cosell, born Howard William Cohen (March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist on American television. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ...

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Episodes were filmed in New London, Waterford and Norwich in Connecticut as well as in New York City. Nickname: Motto: MARE LIBERUM Coordinates: , NECTA Norwich-New London Region Southeastern Connecticut Settled 1646 (Pequot Plantation) Named 1658 (New London) Incorporated (city) 1784 Government  - Type Council-manager  - City council Margaret Mary Curtin, Mayor Kevin J. Cavanagh, Dep. ... Waterford is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Episode List

1. The Straw, Debuted July 9, 2007
2. Team in Turmoil, Debuted July 17, 2007
3. Time for a Change?, Debuted July 24, 2007
4. The Seven Commandments, Debuted July 31, 2007
5. Caught!, Debuted August 7, 2007
6. The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas, Debuted August 14, 2007
7. Past Combatants, Debuted August 21, 2007
8. Mr. October, Debuted August 28, 2007

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Cast

Steinbrenner (Oliver Platt) talking to Martin (John Turturro)

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Alfred Manuel Billy Martin (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. ... Daniel Sunjata in the 2004 film Brother to Brother Daniel Sunjata Condon (b. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... Oliver Platt as The West Wings Oliver Babish Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian film and television actor. ... George Michael Steinbrenner III (born July 4, 1930 in Rocky River, Ohio), often known as The Boss, is an American businessman and the principal owner of Major League Baseballs New York Yankees. ... Kevin Conway (born May 29, 1942 in New York City) is an American actor and film director. ... Gabriel H. Paul (January 4, 1910 - April 26, 1998) was an American executive in Major League Baseball who served as general manager of three teams and as president of the New York Yankees under George Steinbrenner. ... Daryl Blonder is an actor from Connecticut who made his debut as Ray Negron in the ESPN miniseries The Bronx is Burning, which will air in July 2007. ... Ken Holtzman was a major league baseball pitcher, mostly for the Chicago Cubs and the Oakland Athletics. ... Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Yankees from 1969 to 1979. ... Actor Loren Dean (born on 31 July 1969 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) starred in movies such as Billy Bathgate and Enemy of the State. ... Francis Xavier Healy (born September 6, 1946 in Holyoke, Massachusetts), is a former baseball catcher best known for his long tenure calling television broadcasts for the New York Mets on the MSG Network and Fox Sports Net-New York. ... Seth Gilliam is an American actor. ... Paul Blair (born Paul L D Blair on February 1, 1944 in Cushing, Oklahoma) is a former Major League Baseball player. ... 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William Larry Randolph (born July 6, 1954, in Holly Hill, South Carolina) is the current manager of the New York Mets and a former Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets. ... Pitcher Ron Guidry Ronald Ames Guidry (Louisiana Lightning and Gator) (born August 28, 1950 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. ... Clifford Johnson, Jr. ... James Augustus Catfish Hunter (April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999), son of Abbott and Millie Hunter, was a prolific Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher between 1965 and 1979. ... Max Casella as Benny Fazio Max Casella (born June 6, 1967) is an American actor. ... Richard Dalton (Dick) Howser (May 14, 1936 - June 17, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop and manager. ... Leonard Robinson is an American born Comedian and Actor. ... John Milton Mickey Rivers (born October 31, 1948 in Miami, Florida, USA) was a Major League Baseball player from 1970-1984 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers. ... Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA) is an American actor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Edward Charles Whitey Ford (born October 21, 1928) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. ... Alan Ruck (born July 1, 1956) is an American stage, television and film actor. ... Dan Lauria (born April 12, 1947) is an American television and film actor. ... Nestor Serrano (b. ... Stephen Lang is a film actor from New York City, New York, who started in theatre on Broadway. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. ... 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See also

• 1977 New York Yankees season
• 1977 American League Championship Series
• 1977 World Series
• David Berkowitz
• New York City blackout of 1977

Location Yankee Stadium (Since 1976) New York City, New York (Since 1903) 1977 Information Owner(s) CBS Manager(s) George Steinbrenner Local television none Local radio none The New York Yankees 1977 season was the 75th season for the Yankees. ... The 1977 American League Championship Series was a 5-game series played between October 5 and October 9, 1957, at Yankee Stadium (Games 1-2), and Royals Stadium (3-5). ... 1977 World Series Logo The 1977 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first title since 1962, and their 21st overall. ... “Son of Sam” redirects here. ... TIME, July 25, 1977 “New York Blackout” redirects here. ...

References

• Offical Website
• Press Release: ESPN Original Entertainment to Develop Limited Series: "The Bronx is Burning"
• Press Release: ESPN Miniseries "The Bronx is Burning" to Begin Shooting for 2007 Premiere
• Press Release: John Turturro, Oliver Platt, and Daniel Sunjata to Star in ESPN's Upcoming Miniseries "The Bronx is Burning"
• Press Release: ESPN Announces Award-Winning Editor and Additional Cast for "The Bronx is Burning"