The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2007-07-09
Last Air Date: 2007-08-28
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Networks: ESPN
Top 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
- Joe Grifasi as Yogi Berra
- Emily Wickersham as Suzy Steinbrenner
Seasons
None (2007)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Straw
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 4: The Seven Commandments
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Ep. 5: Caught!
Billy gives in to George's demands and bats Reggie fourth in the batting order. The New York City Police Department continue their fight to find the "Son of Sam" killer.
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Ep. 6: The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas
The Yankees prepare for the playoffs after winning the American League East. Meanwhile, the New York City Mayoral Race is finally decided.
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Ep. 7: Past Combatants
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Ep. 8: Mr. October
The 1977 World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers comes to a conclusion. Reggie lets it be known that he will not return to the Yankees next season if Billy remains as the manager of the team.
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