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In an emer- ground”) and Rockmond Dunbar cesses in prime time have earned gency situation, first responders (“Prison Break”). them a lucrative development deal must keep it together and rely on Even with the talented ensem- with 20th Century Fox Studios. Ex- their training to help those in need. ble cast, Murphy and Falchuk have ecutive producer Tim Minear has However, that doesn’t mean first their work cut out for them if they written for various television se- responders don’t need help them- want to do justice to the subject ries, including “The X-Files,” “An- selves. matter. While such professions are gel” and “Firefly,” and also served Creators Ryan Murphy and Brad unquestionably some of the most as an executive producer for Falchuk explore the pressures high-pressure jobs in the world, “American Horror Story.” faced by today’s first responders in many first responders contend that In fact, “9-1-1” features both “9-1-1,” airing Wednesday, Jan. they’re also the most rewarding, behind-the-scenes and on-screen 10, on Fox. Set in Los Angeles, the and this new series sheds light on talent from “American Horror Sto- procedural drama follows cops, the highs and lows these brave ry.” Bassett earned an Emmy nomi- paramedics and other profession- men and women experience every nation for her role as voodoo als as they are thrust into frighten- day. queen Marie Laveau in “American ing and shocking situations. “In those moments when you Horror Story: Coven,” the show’s Casting for the series caused a actually save someone, there’s no third season. Her portrayal of De- buzz in the television industry be- better feeling in the world,” Nash siree Dupree in season 4, entitled cause of the caliber of its stars. says in “9-1-1.” “American Horror Story: Freak Academy Award nominee Angela Bringing those moments to the Show,” nabbed her another Emmy Bassett (“What’s Love Got to Do small screen may be a big chal- nod. She also appeared as Romona With It,” 1993) headlines the series lenge, but if there’s currently a Royale in season 5 (“AHS: Hotel”) Aisha Hinds as seen in “9-1-1” as police officer Athena Grant, and team in network television that and Monet Tumusiime in season 6 Emmy nominee Peter Krause (“Six can pull it off it’s this one. Murphy (“AHS: Roanoke”). Aside from her Simpson” as Faye Resnick in 2016. bill” and “Sports Night” before his Braverman in NBC’s now-defunct Feet Under”) has also nabbed a and Falchuk’s combined credits in- top-notch television work, Bassett In addition to her work with Mur- starring role as Nate Fisher in the comedy-drama “Parenthood.” prominent role as paramedic Bob- clude Fox’s smash-hit musical se- is best known for her appearances phy and Falchuk, the actress has HBO drama “Six Feet Under” won As police officers, paramedics by Nash. Emmy nominee and for- ries “Glee” and FX’s horror anthol- in feature films. She secured her been a part of some of the most him critical acclaim. The gig earned and more, these performers bring spot as a Hollywood icon with her popular prime-time series of the him nominations for three Emmys, the triumphs and heartaches of portrayal of Tina Turner in the modern television era, dating all two Golden Globes and seven emergency workers to light. Tune biopic “What’s Love Got to Do the way back to 1996 when she Screen Actors Guild Awards, of in as the first responders struggle Karen Gibson School of Dance With It,” for which she won a Gold- was cast in the ABC comedy “Spin which he won two SAG Awards for with their own demons and strive en Globe and earned an Oscar City” opposite Michael J. Fox Outstanding Performance by an En- to help those in need in a new epi- BEGINNER - ADVANCED nomination. She’s also famous for (“Back to the Future,” 1985). Her semble in a Drama series. He’s also sode of “9-1-1,” airing Wednesday, her starring turn in the romantic star continued to rise as she took well known for his role as Adam Jan. 10, on Fox. AGES 4-ADULT comedy “How Stella Got Her on roles in “The West Wing” and Classes in: Tap • Pre-Ballet - Ballet • Lyrical • Pointe • Jazz • Clogging Grove Back” (1998). “24,” but the show that made her Like Bassett, fellow “AHS” alum a household name was NBC’s “Fri- Home of the Britton has been prominently fea- day Night Lights.” She was similar- tured in the horror anthology se- ly praised for her work on the ABC ries. She was a part of the show’s country music drama “Nashville,” TRIPLE TOE CLOGGERS inaugural season as Vivien Har- in which she played fading star home: 276-2756 mon, a role that earned her an Rayna Jaymes. studio: 276 4631 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Krause may not be part of the Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She “AHS” club, but he’s no slouch. 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