The Bronx Is Burning
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.
Overview
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.
Michael Tollin
Producer
Episodes
1. The Straw
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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.
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.
Cast & Crew
John Turturro
Billy Martin
Oliver Platt
George Steinbrenner
Daniel Sunjata
Reggie Jackson
Michael Rispoli
Jimmy Breslin
Christopher McDonald
Joe DiMaggio
Alan Ruck
Reporter
