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2 • November 19 - 25, 2017 • Brainerd Dispatch By Francis Babin TV Media I t can't be easy working in the health-care field. Between the long shifts, medical emergencies, strange characters, innovative treatments and life-saving proce- dures, it's easy to see why televi- sion audiences are captivated by these courageous professionals. The first televised medical dra- ma, "City Hospital," aired nearly 70 years ago and ran from 1951 to 1953. Since then, there has been a steady stream of medical dramas on the air, and among them is "Chicago Med," which debuts its third season Tuesday, Nov. 21, on NBC. "Chicago Med" officially launched in the fall of 2015, but that wasn't our first exposure to the brave and dedicated souls of the emergency department. The staff of the Gaffney Chicago Medi- cal Center were first seen in "Chi- cago Fire's" third season episode "I Am the Apocalypse." "Chicago Med" is the third se- ries in the Chicago franchise. The show follows "Chicago Fire," now in its sixth season, and "Chicago P.D.," currently in its fifth. Like its fellow stablemates, "Chicago Med" deals with those who work tirelessly to protect and save the citizens of their great city. The se- ries offers viewers a glimpse into the chaotic lives of the doctors, nurses and staff members of the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. "Chicago Med" was created by Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf (the man behind the Law & Order franchise) and Matt Olmstead (who used to write for "NYPD Blue"), in response to their other extremely popular Chicago shows. During a news conference at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios with mayor Rahm Emanuel, Wolf explained to a crowd of eager re- porters why he chose the Second City for a setting, explaining that "[it's] a cleaner, politer New York with slightly heavier people." He continued by saying, "it's believ- able in Chicago more than the strips on the coast. This is literally the heart of the country." Dawning the scrubs once again this season is the always reliable Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss, "Shameless"). After abandoning the plastic surgery profession in New York City, the Ivy League- trained surgeon returned to his Windy City roots to serve as the emergency department's attend- ing physician. By his side is Dr. Nat- alie Manning (Torrey DeVitto, "Pretty Little Liars"), a widowed mother and former Seattle-based pediatrician who's a fellow at the medical center. Joining them is "Arrow's" Colin Donnell as rising star Dr. Connor Rhodes, a brilliant surgery fellow currently transitioning into the world of cardiothoracic surgery, and who is trained to handle any- thing and everything that comes through the hospital's doors. Lt.- Cmdr. Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," 2016) brings his battlefield experience and ex- pertise in the field of infectious dis- eases to the chaotic and always busy emergency department after serving aboard the USS Carl Vin- son. The doctors are assisted by April Sexton (Yaya DaCosta, "Whitney," 2015), a nurse whose brother is also a student at the hospital. Rounding out the emergency department is Rachel DiPillo ("Jane the Virgin") as Dr. Sarah Re- ese, a medical student, psychiatry resident and Dr. Daniel Charles' (Oliver Platt, "The West Wing") protege. The committed nurses and doctors work under the watchful eye of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center's chief administrator Sha- ron Goodwin (S. Epatha Merker- son, "Law & Order"), who ensures everything runs smoothly. Season 3 picks up immediately after last season's cliffhanger fina- le, which saw the chief of the psy- chiatry department, Dr. Charles, get shot by an enraged psychiatric patient after leaving the hospital. His epidemiologist daughter, Dr. Robin Charles (Mekia Cox, "Once Upon a Time"), has her own recov- ery to go through following a ma- jor operation removing a psycho- sis-inducing brain tumor. On the romantic front, the new season promises to address the kiss between Dr. Choi and nurse April, and the return of former marine and "Chicago Fire's" Firehouse 25 firefighter Jeff Clarke (Jeff Hephner) is likely to cause issues with Dr. Hal- stead and Dr. Manning's long- teased relationship. Screen legend Malcolm McDow- ell ("A Clockwork Orange," 1971) is set to join the third season as Dr. Jaffrey, a distinguished, world-re- nowned heart surgeon and Dr. Bekker's (Norma Kuhling, "Fallen," 2016) mentor. His presence is sure to intensify her and Dr. Rhodes' professional rivalry. Roland Buck III, star of National Geographic's upcoming series "The Long Road Home," reprises his recurring role as Noah Sexton, a medical student and April's younger brother. "Chicago Med" continues Wolf's fruitful relationship with the peacock network. The prolific pro- ducer has worked with NBC for more than 30 years, starting with production and writing duties on "Hill Street Blues" and "Miami Vice." After creating the original "Law & Order" in 1990, he went on to produce and create four spinoffs and a true crime antholo- gy series, in addition to many other ensemble dramas. "Chicago Med" returns to its original Tuesday night slot with hopes of continuing the trend of great, long-running Chicago-based medical dramas, following in the footsteps of "Chicago Hope" and "ER." Catch the season 3 premiere of "Chicago Med" when it airs Tuesday, Nov. 21, on NBC. 'Chicago Med' returns after last season's cliffhanger finale Cover Story this week Yaya DaCosta in "Chicago Med" Conan The average ticket for tonight's Dodgers-Astros World Series game is about $3,000. Isn't that crazy? For that kind of money, you could see half of "Hamilton." A fast-food restaurant in Australia is celebrating Halloween by offering a hamburger in a blue bun, sprinkled with real ants and worms. Or, as Arby's calls that, "The No. 6." The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon I want to say congratulations to John Stamos, who just got engaged to his girlfriend. That's right — she's just 31, and he's … somehow still 31. That's right, John Stamos is getting married. I heard he's got a pretty good wedding D.J.: D.J. Tanner. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert This weekend, five former [presidents] teamed up at a benefit to raise money for hurricane relief. 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