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Smith (TV series)
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Smith is an American
television drama
that premiered on September 16, 2006 at 10:00 PM ET
on CBS
and on September 18, 2006 on CTV
in Canada
. Created by John Wells
, the show follows a group of professional thieves who struggle to keep their work separate from the rest of their lives.
The leader of the group Bobby Stevens (played by Ray Liotta
) seeks to end his criminal ways after a few more big scores. His plan is not successful and his wife Hope (Virginia Madsen
) becomes suspicious. Bobby has a day job as a salesman for a paper cup manufacturer, which allows him to travel frequently. Each episode portrays a heist
or preparation for other jobs the thieves plan to undertake. Ongoing subplots examine each of the characters' double lives, a necessity in order to stay one step ahead of the authorities and shield their families.
) is fatally wounded by the Pittsburgh Police
after the crew robs the fictional Tanner museum (actual Mellon Institute
) in Annie's hometown of Pittsburgh and escapes with a dramatic downtown chase scene, complete with diversionary explosions, and switching to a speedboat at the Lawrence Center
and PNC Park
. Tom's former jail mate Marley (Elden Henson
) is hired to replace him in the fourth episode.
On the other side of the law, FBI Agent Dodd is in charge of a team responsible for tracking down Smith and his crew.
replaced it and was also canceled after three episodes.
In the UK
, the show was also scheduled to be seen during the 2006 season, on ITV4
. ITV4 rebroadcast the series in March 2007. It was later shown on Hallmark
in August 2007 with all seven episodes airing.
All 7 episodes of Smith, including the 4 episodes that never aired on CBS, were put on the network's Innertube
broadband video section for a few weeks. Warner Bros. Television made all 7 episodes (with a synopsis for the plotted 8th through 12th episodes) available via digital download in November 2006 on Apple's iTunes Store
, AOL
, and Amazon
.
United States
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television drama
Dramatic programming
Dramatic programming in the UK, or television drama and television drama series in the US, is television program content that is scripted and fictional along the lines of √a traditional drama. This excludes, for example, sports television, television news, reality show and game shows, stand-up...
that premiered on September 16, 2006 at 10:00 PM ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
and on September 18, 2006 on CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Created by John Wells
John Wells (TV producer)
John Marcum Wells is an American theater and television producer, writer and director. He is best known for his role as executive producer and show runner of the television series ER, Third Watch, and The West Wing. His company, John Wells Productions, is currently based at Warner Bros. studios in...
, the show follows a group of professional thieves who struggle to keep their work separate from the rest of their lives.
The leader of the group Bobby Stevens (played by Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta
[File:Ray Liotta is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Henry Hill in the crime-drama Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese and his role as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams...
) seeks to end his criminal ways after a few more big scores. His plan is not successful and his wife Hope (Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen is an American actress and documentary film producer. She came to fame during the 1980s, having appeared in several films aimed at a teenage audience...
) becomes suspicious. Bobby has a day job as a salesman for a paper cup manufacturer, which allows him to travel frequently. Each episode portrays a heist
Robbery
Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in fear. At common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear....
or preparation for other jobs the thieves plan to undertake. Ongoing subplots examine each of the characters' double lives, a necessity in order to stay one step ahead of the authorities and shield their families.
Cast
- Ray LiottaRay Liotta[File:Ray Liotta is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Henry Hill in the crime-drama Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese and his role as Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams...
as Bobby Stevens - Jonny Lee MillerJonny Lee MillerJonathan "Jonny" Lee Miller is an English actor. During the initial days he was best known for his roles in the 1996 films Trainspotting and Hackers...
as Tom, head of logistics and Bobby's right hand man - Franky GFranky GFranky G , is a Puerto Rican-American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Xavier in Saw II and Wrench in the 2003 remake of The Italian Job as well as other various roles such as Lupus in Confidence and Detective Cruz in Wonderland.-Early life and...
as Joe, who handles transportation needs - Simon BakerSimon BakerSimon Baker is an Australian actor. Since 2008, he has starred in the CBS television series The Mentalist.-Early life:...
as Jeff, who manages the group's firepower - Amy SmartAmy SmartAmy Lysle Smart is an American television and film actress and former fashion model.-Early life:Smart was born in Topanga, California. Her mother, Judy Lysle , worked at a museum, and her father, John Boden Smart, was a salesman...
as Annie, a master of disguise and diversionary tactics who uses her looks to help the team - Shohreh AghdashlooShohreh AghdashlooShohreh Aghdashloo is an Iranian American actress.After establishing a theatre and film career in Iran, Aghdashloo moved to England during the Iranian Revolution in 1979, and subsequently became a citizen of the United States...
as Charlie, acts as a boss, providing Bobby with information on a new job his crew should undertake and fencing the stolen goods. - Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenVirginia Madsen is an American actress and documentary film producer. She came to fame during the 1980s, having appeared in several films aimed at a teenage audience...
as Hope Stevens, Bobby's wife - Chris BauerChris BauerMark Christopher "Chris" Bauer is an American film and television actor.-Early life:Bauer was born in Los Angeles, California and attended high school at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California. He played on Miramonte Championship football team his senior year, 1984...
as FBI Agent Dodd, who has been tasked with apprehending Smith and his crew. - Lisa VidalLisa VidalLisa Vidal is an American film and television actress.-Early years:Vidal was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of Josie, a secretary, and Manny Vidal, a tax consultant and businessman. Her parents moved from Puerto Rico and settled in Manhattan, New York, where Vidal and her two...
as FBI Agent Valdez, who serves as Agent Dodd's second in command
Plot
In the pilot episode the team's electronics expert Shawn (Mike DoyleMike Doyle (actor)
Mike Doyle is an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He is best known for his recurring roles in the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing Forensics Tech Ryan O'Halloran, and Oz, playing Adam Guenzel....
) is fatally wounded by the Pittsburgh Police
Pittsburgh Police
The Pittsburgh Police, or officially the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, is the largest law enforcement agency in Western Pennsylvania and the third largest in Pennsylvania...
after the crew robs the fictional Tanner museum (actual Mellon Institute
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, founded in 1913 by Andrew W. Mellon and Richard B. Mellon, merged with the Carnegie Institute of Technology in 1967 to form Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States...
) in Annie's hometown of Pittsburgh and escapes with a dramatic downtown chase scene, complete with diversionary explosions, and switching to a speedboat at the Lawrence Center
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a convention, conference and exhibition building in downtown Pittsburgh in the U.S. commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The initial David L...
and PNC Park
PNC Park
PNC Park is a baseball park located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the fifth home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the city's Major League Baseball franchise. It opened during the 2001 Major League Baseball season, after the controlled implosion of the Pirates' previous home, Three Rivers Stadium...
. Tom's former jail mate Marley (Elden Henson
Elden Henson
Elden Henson is an American actor. He is best known for playing Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks trilogy with Emilio Estevez, and playing Lenny Kagan in The Butterfly Effect....
) is hired to replace him in the fourth episode.
On the other side of the law, FBI Agent Dodd is in charge of a team responsible for tracking down Smith and his crew.
Broadcast
Though critically acclaimed, it was canceled on October 6 after only three airings, becoming the first new show of the 2006-07 television season to get canceled. The medical drama 3 lbs3 lbs
3 lbs is a drama that aired on CBS from November 14 to 28, 2006, replacing the cancelled series Smith. The show itself was then canceled three weeks later due to poor ratings....
replaced it and was also canceled after three episodes.
In the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, the show was also scheduled to be seen during the 2006 season, on ITV4
ITV4
ITV4 is a British television station which was launched on 1 November 2005. It is owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc, and is part of the ITV network. The channel has a male-oriented line-up, including sport, cop shows and US comedies and dramas, as well as classic ITV action...
. ITV4 rebroadcast the series in March 2007. It was later shown on Hallmark
Hallmark Channel (UK)
The Universal Channel is a television channel owned by NBCUniversal.The channel mainly broadcasts United States imports including drama series and TV movies such as House MD and Law & Order. However the channel also screens British dramas including Hustle and Spooks, and Australian series like Sea...
in August 2007 with all seven episodes airing.
All 7 episodes of Smith, including the 4 episodes that never aired on CBS, were put on the network's Innertube
Innertube
CBS Innertube is a broadband video channel launched by CBS in May 2006. The channel offers original web-only shows, as well as rebroadcasts of CBS's regular shows. This service is currently only available in the United States...
broadband video section for a few weeks. Warner Bros. Television made all 7 episodes (with a synopsis for the plotted 8th through 12th episodes) available via digital download in November 2006 on Apple's iTunes Store
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
, AOL
AOL
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, and Amazon
Amazon.com
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.
Episodes
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