The Bronx is Burning

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Overview

Filmed on location in New York and Connecticut, the ESPN miniseries The Bronx is Burning was a vivid (if not overly expensive) retelling of the New York Yankees' championship year of 1977. Heading the enormous cast of celebrity lookalikes were Oliver Platt as Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and John Turturro as team manager Billy Martin. The infamously volatile relationship between the two men was the heart of the series, with the prickly Martin curiously emerging as the hero of the piece. Setting the story in motion was the hiring of baseball superstar Reggie Jackson (Daniel Sunjata), the first of several measures taken by the Yanks to reclaim the World Series. To place the action at Yankee Stadium in proper historical context, much was made of the other events which kept the citizens of New YOrk on their collective toes in the summer of 1977, including the frantic search for the serial killer known as the "Son of Sam," the devastating power blackout, the fractious mayoral race, and the ongoing violence in the streets of the Bronx. The title of the series derived from the famous TV-news headline "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx is Burning," which was also the title of the Jonathan Mahler novel upon which the show was based. The Bronx is Burning first roared into flame on July 10, 2007.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/18/2007
UPC:	0796019808019
Original Release:	2007
Rating:	TV-PG
Source:	Espn
Region Code:	1
Time:	6:00:00
Sales rank:	67,958

Special Features

This five-disc set includes an exclusive Yankees hat and a 1977 team photo.
Special DVD features include: Outtakes, deleted, and extended scenes; "Stories of '77" featurettes: "The Fenway Brawl" and "The Straw That Stirs The Drink"; The Bronx is Burning webisodes; "On The Set" documentary; extended interviews with Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin Jr., and John Turturro; 1977 World Series highlights, including the complete game 6; The Bronx is Burning anecdotes; archival news features, including "Reggie Jackson Sign," "Handshake Controversy," and "The Thurman Munson Tragedy"; more "Stories of '77" featurettes include "Mr. October," "Son of Sam," "The Mayoral Race," "The Blackout."

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

John Turturro	Billy Martin
Oliver Platt	George Steinbrenner
Daniel Sunjata	Reggie Jackson
Josh Pais	Phil Pepe
Michael Rispoli	Jimmy Breslin
Joe Grifasi	Yogi Berra
Loren Dean	Fran Healey
Stephen Lang	Deputy Inspector Timothy Dowd
Casey Siemaszko	Det. Walker
Nestor Serrano	Det. Kavanaugh
Dan Lauria	Capt. Joseph Borelli
Erik Jensen	Thurman Munson
Alex Cranmer	Graig Nettles
Darby Brown	Cliff Johnson
Leonard Armond Robinson	Mickey River
Evan Hart	Bucky Dent
Bill Forchion	Elston Howard
Tim Keinath	Mike Torres
Rob Lavin	Kenny Holtzman
Dock Pollard	Willie Randolph
Lou Provenzano	Ron Guidry
Daryl Blonder	Ray Negron
Max Casella	Dick Howser
A.J. McClain	Jimmy Winn
Charles S. Dutton	Bill White
Kevin Conway	Gabe Paul

Technical Credits

Jeremiah S. Chechik	Director,Producer
Tree Adams	Score Composer
Jerry Greenberg	Editor
Gordon Greisman	Executive Producer
Billy Hopkins	Casting
Joe Davola	Executive Producer
Bill Johnson	Producer
Bill Johnson	Producer
Douglas Koch	Cinematographer
Brian Robbins	Executive Producer
Paul Schnee	Casting
James D. Solomon	Executive Producer,Screenwriter
Mike Tollin	Executive Producer
Mario R. Ventenilla	Production Designer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Bronx Is Burning, Episodes 1-4
1. Chapter 1 [7:37]
2. Chapter 2 [6:49]
3. Chapter 3 [6:38]
4. Chapter 4 [8:22]
5. Chapter 5 [11:27]
6. Chapter 6 [1:08]
1. Chapter 1 [7:47]
2. Chapter 2 [8:33]
3. Chapter 3 [7:05]
4. Chapter 4 [5:58]
5. Chapter 5 [13:46]
6. Chapter 6 [1:11]
1. Chapter 1 [7:50]
2. Chapter 2 [8:27]
3. Chapter 3 [7:14]
4. Chapter 4 [7:47]
5. Chapter 5 [9:26]
6. Chapter 6 [1:09]
1. Chapter 1 [4:48]
2. Chapter 2 [9:39]
3. Chapter 3 [10:06]
4. Chapter 4 [10:33]
5. Chapter 5 [6:51]
6. Chapter 6 [1:10]
Disc #2 -- The Bronx Is Burning, Episodes 5-8
1. Chapter 1 [7:23]
2. Chapter 2 [7:45]
3. Chapter 3 [8:29]
4. Chapter 4 [7:55]
5. Chapter 5 [7:14]
6. Chapter 6 [1:09]
1. Chapter 1 [6:13]
2. Chapter 2 [10:57]
3. Chapter 3 [13:16]
4. Chapter 4 [5:25]
5. Chapter 5 [7:17]
6. Chapter 6 [1:07]
1. Chapter 1 [6:37]
2. Chapter 2 [8:32]
3. Chapter 3 [6:48]
4. Chapter 4 [5:32]
5. Chapter 5 [7:54]
6. Chapter 6 [1:09]
1. Chapter 1 [5:51]
2. Chapter 2 [8:41]
3. Chapter 3 [6:50]
4. Chapter 4 [7:26]
5. Chapter 5 [7:13]
6. Chapter 6 [2:59]
Disc #4 -- The Bronx Is Burning - Bonus Features
1. Pre-Game [4:51]
2. 1st Inning [14:12]
3. 2nd Inning [9:22]
4. 3rd Inning [10:48]
5. 4th Inning [17:00]
6. 5th Inning [10:53]
7. 6th Inning [8:06]
8. 7th Inning [10:34]
9. 8th Inning [10:35]
10. 9th Inning [11:23]
11. Post Game Celebration [10:50]

Menu

Disc #1 -- The Bronx Is Burning, Episodes 1-4
   Bonus: Yankee Bios
      George Steinbrenner
         Play
      Billy Martin
         Play
      Reggie Jackson
         Play
   Bonus: '77 Yankee Statistics
      Batting Stats
      Pitching Stats
      ALCS Box Scores
         Game 1 - October 5, 1977/Yankee Stadium, Yankees 2, Royals 7
         Game 2 - October 6, 1977/Yankee Stadium, Yankees 6, Royals 2
         Game 3 - October 7, 1977/Royals Stadium, Yankees 2, Royals 6
         Game 4 - October 8, 1977/Royals Stadium, Yankees 6, Royals 4
         Game 5 - October 8, 1977/Royals Stadium, Yankees 5, Royals 3
      World Series Box Scores
         Game 1 - October 11, 1977/Yankee Stadium, Yankees 4, Dodgers 3
         Game 2 - October 12, 1977/Yankee Stadium, Yankees 1, Dodgers 6
         Game 3 - October 14, 1977/Dodger Stadium, Yankees 5, Dodgers 3
         Game 4 - October 15, 1977/Dodger Stadium, Yankees 4, Dodgers 2
         Game 5 - October 16, 1977/Dodger Stadium, Yankees 4, Dodgers 10
         Game 6 - October 18, 1977/Yankee Stadium, Yankees 8, Dodgers 4
      Schedule & Results
         Play
   Episodes: 1 - The Straw
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 2 - Team in Turmoil
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 3 - Time for a Change?
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 4 - The Seven Commandments
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Audio Setup
      English 5.1 Surround
      Spanish Stereo
Disc #2 -- The Bronx Is Burning, Episodes 5-8
   Episodes: 5 - Caught!
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 6 - The Game's Not as Easy as It Looks, Fellas
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 7 - Past Combatants
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Episodes: 8 - Mr. October
      Play
      Scene Selection
   Audio Setup
      English 5.1 Surround
      Spanish Stereo
Disc #3 -- The Bronx Is Burning - Bonus Features
   Deleted & Extended Scenes
      Play All
      Billy and Gretchen Discussion
      Billy and Yogi Drive
      Club House Rain Delay
      Reggie Meets Sydney in Bar
      Yogi Suggests Billy Stop His Cattin' Way
      Audio Commentary by Executive Producer Gordon Greisman: On
      Audio Commentary by Executive Producer Gordon Greisman: Off
   Outtakes
   The Bronx Is Burning Webisodes
      Play All
      Thank You for Making This Day Necessary
      Reg-gie, We Hardly New Ye
      Oh, Mickey, You're So Fine You Blow My Mind, Oh, Mickey
      Thurman
      What Would Jesus Hit?
      Wisdom
      The King Is Dead
   The Interviews
      Play All
      George Steinbrenner
      Reggie Jackson
      Billy Martin Jr.
      John Turturro
   On the Set Featurette
   Stories of '77
      Fenway Dugout Brawl
      Sport Magazine Article
Disc #4 -- The Bronx Is Burning - Bonus Features
   1977 World Series: Game Highlights
      Game 1 - October 11, 1977/Yankee Stadium, NY Yankees 4, LA Dodgers 3
      Game 2 - October 12, 1977/Yankee Stadium, NY Yankees 1, LA Dodgers 6
      Game 3 - October 14, 1977/Dodger Stadium, NY Yankees 5, LA Dodgers 3
      Game 4 - October 15, 1977/Dodger Stadium, NY Yankees 4, LA Dodgers 2
      Game 5 - October 16, 1977/Dodger Stadium, NY Yankees 4, LA Dodgers 10
      Game 6 - October 18, 1977/Yankee Stadium, NY Yankees 8, LA Dodgers 4
   1977 World Series: Complete Game 6
      Play
      Inning Selections
Disc #5 -- The Bronx Is Burning - Bonus Features
   The Bronx Is Burning Anecdotes
      Play All
      Phil Pepe on George Steinbrenner Hiring Billy Martin
      Mike Lupica on George Steinbrenner Wooing Reggie Jackson
      Reggie Jackson on "The Straw That Stirs the Drink" Quote
      Willie Randolph on The Big Red Machine of 1976
      Cliff Johnson, Graig Nettles & Fran Healy on Son of Sam
      Maury Allen on Reggie Jackson Batting 4th
      Willie Randolph on the Sport Magazine Fallout
      Sam Roberts on Jimmy Breslin and the Son of Sam Case
      George Steinbrenner on Relationships With Players
      Graig Nettles on Fenway Dugout Argument
      Maury Allen on Reggie Jackson & Thurman Munson's Differences
      Joseph Borelli on Night Son of Sam Was Almost Caught
      Bucky Dent on Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry
      Cliff Johnson on Thurman Munson as a Family Man
      Henry Hecht on George Steinbrenner's Hotel Room Meeting
      Stan Brooks & Joseph Borelli on Son of Sam Stake Out
      Jimmy Breslin on 1977 Blackout Riots
      Lou Piniella on the Hotel Room Meeting
      Fran Healy on Reggie Jackson's Media Savvy
      Willie Randolph on Cookie Rivers Smashing Mickey Rivers' Car
      Graig Nettles on George Steinbrenner's Use of the Media
      Chris Chambliss on Strength of Yankee Lineup
      Graig Nettles on Fan Support and Yankees-Royals Rivalry
      George Brett on Dirty Play in 1977 ALCS
      Fran Healy on Billy Martin Benching Reggie Jackson in Game 5 of the ALCS
      Tommy Lasorda on Confidence in His 1977 LA Dodgers Team
      George Brett on Yankees-Dodgers 1977 Team Differences
      Steve Garvey on Difference of World Series Fans in NY and LA
      Willie Randolph and George Steinbrenner on the Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry
      Cliff Johnson Clubhouse Memories
      Reggie Jackson on His 3 Home Runs in World Series Game 6
      Don Sutton, Tommy Lasorda and Steve Garvey on Mr. October Heroics
      Murray Chass & Phil Pepe on Steinbrenner After 1977 World Series
   Archival News Features
      Reggie Jackson Signs
      Handshake Controversy
      Thurman Munson Tragedy
   More Stories of '77
      Mr. October
      Son of Sam
      The Mayoral Race
      The Blackout