Tom Selleck Steps In To Save 'Blue Bloods' And Why It Matters

Tom Selleck’s Love for 'Blue Bloods' Runs Deep

Let me tell you something about Tom Selleck. The guy is not just a TV star; he’s a family man. And when it comes to the show ‘Blue Bloods,’ his passion for keeping it authentic has always been at the forefront. Back in the early days, Tom noticed the show was starting to drift away from what made it special. He wasn’t about to let that happen, so he took action to keep ‘Blue Bloods’ on the right track right from the beginning.

Setting the Stage for Success

During the November 29 special, Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy, Tom, now 79 years old, opened up about how he felt when the show's first season started veering off course. "I was a bit disappointed," he admitted. The tone of the show was changing, and it was becoming more procedural. Now, Tom didn’t just sit there and let it happen. No way. He gathered the other actors and had a candid conversation. "Look, you can stay out of this if you want. But if you agree with me that the pilot was great and the show is now going off track, I’m going to do what I can to fix it," he told them.

Tom Takes Charge

Tom didn’t waste any time. He reached out to the network and his agent, making it clear that the direction the show was heading wasn’t going to work. "We were only on episode two, and I said, ‘I don’t think I belong on this show if this is the path they’re taking.’" But here’s the thing—he didn’t make these calls in a threatening way. Instead, he handled it like a true professional, and it paid off big time.

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Luckily, his fellow cast members were right there with him, ready to support his efforts. Together, they managed to steer the show back to where it needed to be, ensuring the Reagan family legacy would live on for an impressive 14 seasons.

Bridget Moynahan on Tom's Leadership

Cast member Bridget Moynahan, who plays Erin Reagan, chimed in during the special to share her thoughts. "Tom rallied us and made sure we were all included. It was fantastic because it showed us that he cared deeply about the show and about us as a team. It brought us closer together as a family," she said warmly.

Donnie Wahlberg also praised Tom’s leadership. "What really drew us all in was the bond between the family members," Donnie said. "That connection had to be preserved at all costs. Tom used his vast experience and influence to make sure we could keep the integrity of the show intact."

The End of an Era

Playing New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, Tom captured audiences by keeping family at the heart of the series. He admitted that wrapping up the series after over a decade in the Friday night CBS lineup was bittersweet. "A lot of people thought putting us on at 10:00 PM on Friday nights was a death sentence. But guess what? We built an audience, and they came. It dominated Friday nights for 14 years," Tom recalled with pride.

As we approach the final two episodes of season 14, fans tuning into the special got a sneak peek of the series finale. It seems Danny and Henry Reagan will have a heartfelt conversation about Henry's future in the NYPD.