Blue Bloods Behind The Scene Facts That Will SHOCK You

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Blue Bloods Behind The Scene Facts That Will SHOCK You

Blue Bloods Behind The Scene Facts That Will SHOCK You For over a decade, the iconic cop show “Blue Bloods” has captivated audiences with its gripping portrayal of the Reagan family’s dedication to New York City law enforcement. However, over the years, a lot of things have happened in the background that most fans probably don’t even know about. Even though the show is primarily set in New York City and the NYPD, did you know that it was almost shot in Toronto? Or, have you ever wondered why Jennifer Esposito made headlines for being controversially fired from the show? Get ready to be amazed as we uncover 12 of the most shocking behind-the-scenes facts about Blue Bloods you never knew.

Blue Bloods is a police drama that revolves around a family whose members all serve or have served in law enforcement in some capacity. New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan is the main character. His dad Henry Reagan also happens to be a retired commissioner. Frank’s oldest son Danny is a competent detective, his other son Jamie is a police officer with the NYPD, while his daughter Erin is the Assistant District Attorney. Their blood is basically blue (get it?).

Despite not having a lot of social media buzz, Blue Bloods has had crazy ratings throughout its ten season run. For example, during the 2015-16 season, it was ranked the 10th most viewed show on American television. It was also the fourth highest-rated drama series on TV. In January 2013, Blue Bloods also set a record as the first scripted Friday night TV show to average at least 13 million viewers in ten years. There are a couple of behind-the-scenes facts that fans of Blue Bloods might not be aware of. Here are some of them!

A Former NYPD Detective Normally Edits The Scripts

Blue Bloods has a former NYPD detective on the payroll. His name is James Nuciforo and he normally reviews the scripts before they are used in filming. Since he is an experienced lawman, his job is to make sure the fictional stories in the show are as close to real-life police experiences as possible.

In an interview with Country Living Magazine, Nuciforo said: “Let’s say they get a 56-page script, I’ll give them anywhere between five to 10 pages of notes on the script, just plugging in dialogue with more jargon.” As a result, plenty of police officers are said to be fans of the show.

Commissioner Reagan’s House Is a Common Location In New York

One thing that never misses in almost every Blue Bloods episode is Commissioner Frank Reagan’s dinner with his family. During these gatherings, the family discusses various moral and career issues. These dinner scenes are usually filmed in a modified CBS studio but the house’s exterior is captured from a real home in Brooklyn, New York.

In real life, Commissioner Reagan’s house is owned by Maronites (Middle Eastern Catholics). It is located in 8070 Harbor View Terrace in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. And even though it is not open to visitors, passers-by can easily catch a glimpse of it.

Star Tom Selleck Was The Original Thomas Magnum

There’s currently a Magnum P.I reboot airing on CBS starring Jay Hernandez. The show follows Thomas Magnum, a former marine who has taken up a job as a private investigator in Hawaii. Magnum P.I is also in the same universe as Hawaii Five-O.

Tom Selleck who stars as Captain Reagan in Blue Bloods played Thomas Magnum too in a long-running 80s show of the same name. The original show ran for eight seasons and its where Tom Selleck made his mark as an actor. Given that Blue Bloods is currently in its tenth season, its safe to conclude that Selleck is a lucky TV actor who always manages to get good long term roles.