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One Chicago Day 2016: Eamonn Walker talks CHICAGO FIRE

Last week, a group of writers converged on Lagunitas Brewery and the Chicago studios of CHICAGO FIRE, MED, PD, and new series JUSTICE, to celebrate One Chicago Day 2016. We got the chance to speak with the cast and crew from the shows, witness on set demonstrations like cracking open a chest with Colin Donnell, saving people who are on fire with Yuri Sardarov and Miranda Rae Mayo, and flipping a car with LaRoyce Hawkins.  Not to mention, we got

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “Scorched Earth”

Name of the Episode: Scorched Earth Casey comes into some bad news when he hears Louie might be taken away. Dearing’s threat became real and child services are moving forward. Their reasoning is to avoid any bad press that they gave special treatment. Gabby is devastated and Matt says he will fix the problem. Severide wakes up at Travis’s home after a party disoriented and groggy from the night before. Travis is a PR person, who is paid to party.

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “A Real Wake Up Call”

Name of the Episode: A Real Wake Up Call Last week we were shocked to see Grant attacked by Severide. Grant is taken to the hospital as Severide is questioned about his actions before the ambulance ride. Policeman Crawford thinks the force was excessive, but Severide stands by his actions; had he not disarmed Grant, Stella could have been seriously hurt. At the hospital, Stella gives her statement as Grant is finally stable from the surgery. Stella is relieved that

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “The Hose or The Animal”

Name of the Episode: “The Hose or The Animal” After a brief recap from the end of last season reminding viewers that a lot was uncertain. Stella hears the message from Dr. Charles that Grant has left the hospital without being discharged; it’s unknown what his intentions or state of mind currently are. Herrmann’s wife Cindy watches Louie while everyone goes to their shift. Gabby and Matt do not want to make any decisions while they’re figuring out their new

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “Superhero”

Name of the Episode: “Superhero” Beware – spoilers! Gabby is antsy over what to write, as is everyone else. Cruz asks if Boden needs their letters by the end of shift. It’s all about no regrets and is due by end of shift, no excuses.  Jimmy is late to shift, and everyone is shocked. Jimmy doesn’t want to talk to Boden; he just wants to get to work. Gabby needs a few more days to secure an apartment that would

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “Where the Collapse Started”

Name of the Episode: “Where the Collapse Started” Beware – spoilers!! The episode picks up where Stella and Severide left off. They’re enjoying a relaxing morning together at Stella’s apartment. Then they’re off in their separate cars for work. Stella sees a flyer on her car from her ex husband inviting her to a gig. Gabby continues to fight to get a meeting about fostering Louie. Jimmy’s brother Danny stops by the firehouse begging for help to obtain a liquor

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “Kind of a Crazy Idea”

Name of the Episode: “Kind of a Crazy Idea” Beware – spoilers! Talk about starting the show with a bang! Casey and Gabby are back in the saddle; they are back on the same page. Their schedules won’t allow for more time together, but it’s a nice start to the day. At the firehouse, Stella has the idea to make artisanal ice cubes the new featured item for Molly’s. Before the can thoroughly convince Herrmann they’re off to a call

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “The Last One for Mom”

Name of the Episode: “The Last One for Mom” Beware – spoilers! Matt meets with Susan to talk about strategy; Gabby meets with them a little late, but still hears the pitch. He doesn’t want to start a national career, what would he campaign for? Senate? Mayor? Whatever he picks, she can help make it a reality. JJ comes by the firehouse so Bianca can go to court. The trial begins and she will testify in a couple hours. After

After-Take: CHICAGO FIRE “I Will Be Walking”

Name of the Episode: “I Will Be Walking” Beware – spoilers! Gabby sees an 8% drop in customer attendance at Molly’s. Stella says most bars go under because of poor management. Stella thinks she can run a bar better than Herrmann. Gabby suggests a “bar Olympics” to settle the score. Before more bets can be made, a call comes in. Once on the scene, a young man is duct taped and roped to the side of the L train pole.

Talking ONE CHICAGO at TCAs

Television shows sometimes impact viewers so much that they touch their hearts and change their lives.  I’ve written here at mytakeontv before about what a powerful tool TV can be.  This year’s Winter TCA’s gave NBC a chance to show off some of its more noble shows.  And three of them – Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med come from Executive Producer Dick Wolf.  Wolf joined Colin Donnell (Chicago Med), S. Epatha Merkerson (Chicago Med), Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire),

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