Denis Leary bringing "Sirens" to the States (EMS on TV)

[dixie_flatline]

USA Network is going to be airing Sirens starting in March.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/11/18/sirens-first-look-denis-leary/

I'm hoping it is a lot more Scrubs and a lot less Trauma.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQYcrtxk19g[/YOUTUBE]

 

[TransportJockey]

I'm looking forward to watching this. And I too hope it's more like scrubs

 

[Kevinf]

Given the box art, I'd say it's definitely going to be Scrubs-esque.

 

[RookieRescue]

This looks awesome, can't wait!

 

[NomadicMedic]

This actually looks awful. My bet, cancelled after the first season.

 

[DrParasite]

I was thinking worse than that. I bet it get cancelled after 6 episodes

 

[Wheel]

This actually looks awful. My bet, cancelled after the first season.

You're probably right. If it is like scrubs (a lofty goal), then I'll watch it.

 

[NomadicMedic]

I'm picturing "Trauma" only slapstick, with a laugh track.

Scrubs was good because the characters were rich. It didn't need to be a medical show, it could have been about a bunch of plumbers and still been funny.

 

[unleashedfury]

Well with **** Wolfe Pumping out dramas like Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and whatever flavor of Law & Order he desires at the moment. I don't see this going to far. Especially on a network like USA where their primtime slots are usually eaten up by ReRuns of cop shows.

 

[EpiEMS]

If he had done "Rescue Me" for EMS, I would've been happier.

 

[Kevinf]

Nobody has mentioned the defib paddles yet

 

[dixie_flatline]

Well with **** Wolfe Pumping out dramas like Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and whatever flavor of Law & Order he desires at the moment. I don't see this going to far. Especially on a network like USA where their primtime slots are usually eaten up by ReRuns of cop shows.

Actually USA has been leading the way when it comes to scripted programming on a cable channel. White Collar, Psych, Royal Pains, Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, Suits, Monk.

Also, because cable channels don't play the ratings game the way broadcast networks do, they have a lot more leeway when it comes to determining "success" for a show.

 

[unleashedfury]

Nobody has mentioned the defib paddles yet

I will,, if we can't look cool with paddles anymore why can they?

 

[unleashedfury]

Actually USA has been leading the way when it comes to scripted programming on a cable channel. White Collar, Psych, Royal Pains, Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, Suits, Monk.

Also, because cable channels don't play the ratings game the way broadcast networks do, they have a lot more leeway when it comes to determining "success" for a show.

Ahh I see didn't even know there was a difference in channels other than what they charge companies for broadcasting them

 

[Wheel]

I'm picturing "Trauma" only slapstick, with a laugh track.

Scrubs was good because the characters were rich. It didn't need to be a medical show, it could have been about a bunch of plumbers and still been funny.

Couldn't agree more about scrubs. I'm currently rewatching from the beginning (I've seen most episodes, but not in order), and I'm loving it.

 

[NomadicMedic]

... And Jordan is hot. That helped too.

 

[DesertMedic66]

... And Jordan is hot. That helped too.

I'd go for Elliot myself.

 

[Tigger]

I'd go for Elliot myself.

10/10 yes.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Crazy/whiney/clingy/needy cancels out the hotness.

 

[Tigger]

Crazy/whiney/clingy/needy cancels out the hotness.

Stop talking about my ex girlfriend!