Kelsey Grammer Returning To NBC As Star Of EMT Drama (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- Kelsey Grammer is set to star in and executive produce "Pops," a new NBC drama about a man starting a second career in emergency medicine later in life, based on the true story of Ed Levien, a volunteer EMT in his 60s.
- The series, written by Danny Weiss (known for Chicago Med), explores themes similar to ABC’s "The Rookie" and CBS’s "Carol’s Second Act," focusing on midlife career changes in medical and emergency fields.
- Grammer’s production company, Grammnet NH Productions, along with 3 Arts Entertainment and Universal Television, are producing the show, with Weiss and Levien also serving as executive producers.
- Grammer, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC, continues to blend comedy and drama in his career and will appear in the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday," reprising his Marvel Cinematic Universe role.
- Weiss brings extensive medical drama experience from his work on Chicago Med and House, M.D., enhancing the show's authenticity and depth in portraying emergency medicine.
