Every time Tom Selleck slammed CBS over the ‘Blue Bloods’ cancellation
nypost.comisn’t happy that CBS ended the show after fourteen seasons – and he’s been very vocal about it. Selleck, 79, has not pasted on a smile and parroted a polite company line.
He’s an industry giant, and perhaps that’s why he’s felt free to speak his mind. “Blue Bloods” premiered in 2010. The police procedural follows the Reagan family, including NYPD Commissioner Frank (Selleck) and his son, NYPD detective Danny (Donnie Wahlberg).
The cast also includes Len Cariou (PC Henry), Will Estes (Sgt. Jamie Reagan), Vanessa Ray (Officer Eddie Janko) and Bridget Moynahan (ADA Erin Reagan).After a 14-year TV reign, the network announced last year that the successful show would end this fall.
Selleck told TV Insider that he wasn’t pleased about CBS’ decision.“I’m kind of frustrated,” he said. “During those last eight shows, I haven’t wanted to talk about an ending for Blue Bloods but about it still being wildly successful.”He pointed out that the show still had strong ratings, so, in his view, there was no reason to end it.
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