I was wondering if you could ...
Question: I was wondering if you could tell me what happened to the wonderful
Creature Comforts? After a few episodes, it just disappeared. It was still listed in TV Guide, but no luck when I tuned in to watch. What happened? Also, what are your thoughts on the new and improved Tommy Gavin (
Rescue Me's
Denis Leary)? Personally, I find his new attitude refreshing — not to say that I didn't love the old version, but I think it is great that they are showing him changing for the better after all that has happened to him, instead of having him head down that other, dark road taken by so many other shows.
Answer: First,
Creature Comforts. This droll animated comedy wasn't a good fit on CBS' broad Monday lineup, even in summer, so it was unfortunately pulled, and that move happened after we'd gone to press with our listings (sadly, not a unique occurrence, and not our fault). As for Tommy Gavin, I think the fact that he's getting more in touch with his feminine side — and desperately trying to hide that from his macho fellow firefighters — is one of the funniest and most satisfying elements of
Rescue Me this summer. I sometimes think FX tries too hard to push this show as a dark, twisted drama, when it's often one of TV's most hilarious shows. And given all of the angst Tommy went through the last few seasons (he was running out of family members to grieve over), it's a refreshing change to see him pull out of the downward spiral, even if it's only temporary.
