Series synopsis
The Bronx Is Burning is an American drama television series that premiered on ESPN on July 9, 2007. It ended on August 28, 2007. It stars John Turturro, Oliver Platt, Daniel Sunjata and Michael Rispoli.
In the summer of 1977, New York was a city in crisis. Paralyzed by a citywide blackout, political strife, and the Son of Sam killing spree, the Big Apple was burning. Rising out of this troubled urban landscape to bring hope and inspiration came one of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees.
Premise
In the summer of 1977, New York was a city in crisis. Paralyzed by a citywide blackout, political strife, and the Son of Sam killing spree, the Big Apple was burning. Rising out of this troubled urban landscape to bring hope and inspiration came one of baseball's most storied franchises, The New York Yankees.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Turturro as Billy Martin
- Oliver Platt as George Steinbrenner
- Daniel Sunjata as Reggie Jackson
- Michael Rispoli as Jimmy Breslin
- Christopher McDonald as Joe DiMaggio
- Alan Ruck as Reporter
- Kevin Conway as Gabe Paul
- Louis Mustillo as Maury Allen
Supporting cast
- Joe Grifasi as Yogi Berra
- Emily Wickersham as Suzy Steinbrenner
- Josh Pais as Reporter Phil Pepe
- Max Casella as Dick Howser
- Erik Jensen as Thurman Munson
- Evan Hart as Bucky Dent
- Bill Forchion as Elston Howard
- Arthur J. Nascarella as Tommy Lasorda
- Hans Hartman as Reporter
- Darby Brown as Cliff Johnson
- Leonard Armond Robinson as Mickey Rivers
- Tim Keinath
Guest cast
- Peggy McClellan
- Lou Savarese as Local #2
- Michael Chmiel as Uniformed Cop
- Ray Negron
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 17 | July 8, 2007 | July 8, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 8 | July 9, 2007 | August 28, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On the Set: The Bronx is Burning A special behind the scenes look at the making of this mini-series. |
July 8, 2007 |
| 2 | Outtakes & Deleted Scenes: Munson | |
| 3 | Outtakes & Deleted Scenes: Martin is Hired |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Straw | July 9, 2007 |
| 2 |
Team in Turmoil Billy and George have a meeting to try and smooth things over before the beginning of the 1977 season. Mayor Abraham D. Beame sets up his new Omega task force to try and catch the Son of Sam serial killer. Reggie continues to alienate himself from his teammates. |
July 17, 2007 |
| 3 |
Time for a Change? The clash of egos between Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner begin to take its toll on the Yankee team. George is considering firing Billy (again) and the "Son of Sam" killer continues his rampage. |
July 24, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ESPN |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2007 |
| Last aired | August 28, 2007 |
| Runtime | 360 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |