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T2 WHATS UP! January 7 - 13, 2018 BY KYLA BREWER TV Media W hen the heat is on, it helps to keep a cool head. In an emergency situation, first responders must keep it together and rely on their training to help those in need. However, that doesn't mean first responders don't need help themselves. Creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk explore the pres- sures faced by today's first re- sponders in "9-1-1," airing Wednesday, Jan. 10, on Fox. Set in Los Angeles, the procedural drama follows cops, paramed- ics and other professionals as they are thrust into frightening and shocking situations. Casting for the series caused a buzz in the television indus- try because of the caliber of its stars. Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett ("What's Love Got to Do With It," 1993) head- lines the series as police officer Athena Grant, and Emmy nom- inee Peter Krause ("Six Feet Under") has also nabbed a prominent role as paramedic Bobby Nash. Emmy nominee and former "Nashville" star Connie Britton co-stars as a 9-1- 1 operator, while supporting cast members include Aisha Hinds ("Underground") and Rockmond Dunbar ("Prison Break"). Even with the talented en- semble cast, Murphy and Fal- chuk have their work cut out for them if they want to do jus- tice to the subject matter. While such professions are un- questionably some of the most high-pressure jobs in the world, many first responders contend that they're also the most re- warding, and this new series sheds light on the highs and lows these brave men and women experience every day. "In those moments when you actually save someone, there's no better feeling in the world," Nash says in "9-1-1." Bringing those moments to the small screen may be a big challenge, but if there's cur- rently a team in network televi- sion that can pull it off it's this one. Murphy and Falchuk's combined credits include Fox's smash-hit musical series "Glee" and FX's horror anthology se- ries "American Horror Story." "9-1-1" marks the pair's third straight-to-season order for Fox network, and their com- bined successes in prime time have earned them a lucrative development deal with 20th Century Fox Studios. Executive producer Tim Minear has writ- ten for various television se- ries, including "The X-Files," "Angel" and "Firefly," and also served as an executive produc- er for "American Horror Story." In fact, "9-1-1" features both behind-the-scenes and on- screen talent from "American Horror Story." Bassett earned an Emmy nomination for her role as voodoo queen Marie Laveau in "American Horror Story: Coven," the show's third season. Her portrayal of Desiree Dupree in season 4, entitled "American Horror Story: Freak Show," nabbed her another Emmy nod. She also appeared as Romona Royale in season 5 ("AHS: Ho- tel") and Monet Tumusiime in season 6 ("AHS: Roanoke"). Aside from her top-notch tele- vision work, Bassett is best known for her appearances in feature films. She secured her Connie Britton, Angela Bassett and Peter Krause star in "9-1-1" Emergency! continued on page T10 TV FEATURE B/Health Initiatives Research 2 x 5 Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Agitation and insomnia are just two common symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. If you are interested in learning more about current research and the management of symptoms, please give us a call at 479-575-9600. Call Health Initiatives Research 479-575-9600 to talk to our staff about current trials and more learning opportunities. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT? NOW ENROLLING IN CLINICAL TRIALS! Help us discover new treatment options! You might be able to help with clinical research studies looking at potential treatments for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.