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Michael J. Fox takes role on “Rescue Me”
Michael J. Fox returns to television with a four-episode guest role on the FX drama series, “Rescue Me.”
“Rescue Me” stars Denis Leary as troubled New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin. Fox will play a “very funny, very original character,” said John Landgraf, president and general manager of FX Networks, to the Associated Press.
The series also features Kettering native Sherri Saum.
Fox’s character, who uses a wheelchair, is the new boyfriend of Tommy’s estranged wife Janet (Andrea Roth) and will be introduced in the fifth-season premiere in spring 2009. The episode’s air date was not announced.
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 and revealed his condition publicly in 1998. He quit acting full time in 2000 because of his symptoms, which for people living with Parkinson’s — a chronic, progressive disorder of the central nervous system — can include muscle rigidity, tremor and slowness of movement.
We’re sure Tommy Gavin will be sensitive and supportive of the character’s plight. Yeah, right.
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By sparkey
July 16, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this
Dayton daily news, I think it been better if you would have shown Sherri Saum in the article rather than have us go to IMDB to see her. Still, I’m glad she’s getting acting roles.By sparkey
July 16, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
Should have proof read my comment. It should have been;”I think it would have been better”. I haven’t had enough beer, yet. My brain isn’t working.By Chris
July 17, 2008 3:08 AM | Link to this
Good or Michael. He’s a great actor and I’m sure he will do a fine job on his new part.By Chris
July 17, 2008 3:09 AM | Link to this
Good for Michael. He’s a great actor and I’m sure he will do a fine job on his new part.By Chris
July 17, 2008 3:09 AM | Link to this
Good for Michael. He’s a great actor and I’m sure he will do a fine job on his new part. I look forward to seeing him on the show.By Jon
July 17, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Cant wait for the show to start next summer.By dan
July 17, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
fox is great ! too bad the costar is a nasty black!!!!By Skywalker
July 17, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Dan, What a racist thing to say….