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The Gentleman Bandit (1981)
Pagano passes away
Just a brief note -- Fr. Bernie Pagano, the subject of this made for TV movie, passed away in December 2006 while in retirement in New Jersey. To this day, both the Delaware Attorney General's Office and the Delaware State Police believe that Father Bernie was truly the culprit in the "Gentleman Bandit" robberies and that Ronald Clouser was remunerated (by someone) to take the rap.
Although Pagano was eventually banished to a tiny parish on the Eastern shore of Maryland, the story of the "Gentleman Bandit" pales in comparison to the recent Diocese of Wilmington (DE) scandal involving pedophile priests, sexual abuse and criminal activity.
Bernie -- we'll miss you.
Rescue Me (2004)
Firefighting as Entertainment
Of all the firefighting dramas ever produced, Leary's is most like the real thing. He treats the firehouse for what it is -- a family! Kooky at times, emotionally distraught at others, but always there for one another when they step off the rig to do battle with the beast. Don't expect the pablum of "Ladder-49." Leary and his writing partner Peter Tolan treat the firefighting family with borderline irreverence, much like FX's "The Badge" or HBO's "The Wire." "Rescue Me" has humor, conflict and an identifiable antagonist, all of which are essential for making any successful drama. The' production team has discovered the secret formula for firefighting drama.