The Rookie is inspired by a true story. John Nolan is the oldest rookie in the LAPD. At an age where most are at the peak of their career, Nolan cast aside his comfortable, small town life and moved to L.A. to pursue his dream of being a cop. Now, surrounded by rookies twenty years his junior, Nolan must navigate the dangerous, humorous and unpredictable world of a "young" cop, determined to make his second shot at life count.
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RATINGS: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Stays on Top for NBC
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019
NBC (11.981 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.6, #1) continued its Sunday reign with its usual mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.511 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.5, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (8.019 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 2.3, #5), 'Football Night in Amer...
BWW Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at Arena Stage
by Kelle Long - November 15, 2019
Despite being set in 1899, NEWSIES feels marvelously modern. It is sharp, slick, and explosive. Even if, like me, you saw the bright new production of NEWSIES on Broadway in 2012, the Arena Stage setting is instantly memorable. Being emerged in the theater-in-the-round is like the difference betw...
BWW Review: 'FLASHDANCE' THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre
by Cady Hickman - November 14, 2019
The Palace Theater in Manchester is home to many well-known theater productions that entertain the diverse community in the city. One such show is 'Flashdance', which is running at the Palace until November 17th. From tasteful 80's fashion popping up through different costumes to classic songs from ...
RATINGS: THE VOICE, THIS IS US Top Demos for NBC on Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2019
NBC (6.867 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat in demos on Tuesday with its trio of 'The Voice' (8.453 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T1), 'This Is Us' (7.042 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.3, #T1) and 'New Amsterdam' (5.105 million viewers, #7;...
SHACKLETON'S CARPENTER Will Come to the Australian National Maritime Museum
by Stephi Wild - November 06, 2019
From the producer of such memorable productions as Freud's Last Session, Howie the Rookie, Blonde Poison, The Time Machine and Lip Service, comes a different experience a?" a dramatised reading of Shackleton's Carpenter, by the indomitable Peter FitzSimons. It is an epic true story of exploration, s...
RATINGS: 'Sunday Night Football' on NBC Continues Its Reign
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 04, 2019
NBC (16.425 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.0, #1) as usual was the network to beat on Sunday with its weekly mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (6.599 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 1.7, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (11.470 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 3.4, #4), 'Foot...
The Oldest Rookie Turns a Year Older in an All-New Episode of ABC's THE ROOKIE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 31, 2019
Officer Nolan kicks off his birthday by babysitting a crime scene at a law office. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Officer West are set to receive special awards, and Sgt. Grey rides patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation on “The Rookie,” SUNDAY, NOV. 17 (10:00-...
RATINGS: FOX Rises to Top with World Series On Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2019
FOX (15.310 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.8, #1) pulled in front on Tuesday thanks to its primetime coverage of the 'World Series, Game 6' (15.310 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.8, #1)....
VIDEO: Watch a Tense Clip from THE ROOKIE on ABC!
by Sarah Leiber - October 28, 2019
Rookie Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and his Training Officer, Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox), think they're busting a human trafficker, but wind up finding women trying to escape a cartel. When the cartel arrives, it's up to Nolan and Harper to hold them off until backup can arrive. Watch 'The Rooki...
VIDEO: Watch a Preview of ABC's Upcoming Halloween Episodes!
by Sarah Leiber - October 28, 2019
ABC's comedies are gearing up for their Halloween episode. Watch a preview below!...
ABC Announces Full-Season Orders for MIXED-ISH, STUMPTOWN & Spring Season Pickup of THE ROOKIE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 28, 2019
ABC's hit fall series “mixed-ish” and “Stumptown” have been given full-season orders, while “The Rookie” received a spring season pickup, Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today....
RATINGS: NBC, 'Sunday Night Football' Hold Off FOX, World Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 28, 2019
NBC (13.820 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.2, #1) held onto the top spot on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.925 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.5, #7), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.542 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.8, #4), 'Football Night in Ame...
RATINGS: World Series Opens on Top for FOX on Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 23, 2019
FOX (11.583 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) rocketed to the top spot on Tuesday with the coverage of the 'World Series, Game 1' (11.583 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1)....
RATINGS: FOX, 9-1-1 Take Home Demo Honors on Monday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2019
FOX (4.869 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) pulled in front among adults 18-49 on Monday thanks to new episodes of '9-1-1' (6.307 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and 'Prodigal Son' (3.430 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.8, #6)....
VIDEO: Sgt. Grey Warns Nolan in This Clip from THE ROOKIE!
by Sarah Leiber - October 21, 2019
Sgt. Grey (Richard T. Jones) tells rookie Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) that he should be careful with his new Training Officer, Detective Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox). She's spent most of the last several years undercover, and her transition to patrol is going to be tough....
Inda Craig-Galván To Receive Kesselring Prize For Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - October 16, 2019
The National Arts Club has selected Inda Craig-Galván for the 2019 Kesselring Prize for playwriting, for her tragicomic play Black Super Hero Magic Mama about a mother who magically turns into a super hero while mourning the shooting death of her unarmed teenage son by police. Craig-Galván officia...
RATINGS: NBC, THIS IS US Stay on Top in Demos on Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019
NBC (6.424 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was the demo champ on Tuesday thanks to its trio of 'The Voice' (7.587 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #2), 'This Is Us' (6.706 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 1.5, #1) and 'New Amsterdam' (4.979 million viewers, #7; adults 18-...
VIDEO: Watch Cobie Smulders and Jake Johnson in a Behind-the-Scenes Look at STUMPTOWN!
by Sarah Leiber - October 15, 2019
Dex Parios – a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of – works as a PI in Portland, Oregon. With only herself to rely on, she solves other people's messes with a blind eye toward her own, finding herself at odds wi...
VIDEO: Watch a Featurette from Season One of MIXED-ISH!
by Sarah Leiber - October 15, 2019
A young Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the '80s, and the dilemmas they face to acclimate in the suburbs while staying true to themselves. Bow's parents, Paul and Alicia, decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their fami...
VIDEO: Watch a Clip from THE ROOKIE!
by Sarah Leiber - October 14, 2019
Rookie Officer Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil) bets her training officer, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) that she can set him up with a good date. She thinks she lost the bet, but when she checks in with her friend the next morning, she finds out that she actually won....
RATINGS: NBC Stays on Top with SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 14, 2019
NBC (11.143 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) was still the network to beat on Sunday with its usual mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.348 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.4, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (9.398 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.8, #4), 'Football ...
VIDEO: Watch Nolan Talk About His History With Grace on THE ROOKIE
by Sarah Leiber - October 07, 2019
Rookie Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) tells new night Detective Nick Armstrong (guest star Harold Perrineau) about how he dated Grace, the doctor they ran into earlier that day, in college. He explains that they were just hitting it off when his now-ex-wife turned up pregnant with his child, fo...
RATINGS: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on NBC Wins the Night
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 07, 2019
NBC (13.341 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.0, #1) was still the network to beat on Sunday with its NFL mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (5.152 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 1.4, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (6.417 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 1.8, #5), 'Football N...
RATINGS: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Hits Season High for NBC on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 30, 2019
NBC (17.610 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 5.6, #1) hit a season high on Sunday with its mix of 'Football Night in America #1' (7.274 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.1, #6), 'Football Night in America #2' (10.593 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 3.3, #4), 'Football Night in America ...
VIDEO: Watch Lainey Lewis Go 'Full Pfeiffer' in a Preview of Season Two of SCHOOLED!
by Sarah Leiber - September 26, 2019
Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Dangerous Minds,' Lainey Lewis (AJ Michalka) starts her second year of teaching at William Penn Academy as every student's worst nightmare: a teacher who cares. Watch 'Schooled' WEDNESDAY 8:30|7:30c on ABC, and watch the clip below!...
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