Blue Bloods: Regina Taylor & Jimmy Buffet Guest Star in “On the Arm”
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Preview images and cast list for the Blue Bloods January 14 episode “On the Arm” with guest stars Regina Taylor and Jimmy Buffett
A Jimmy Buffett impersonator named Dickie Delaney appears in tonight’s Blue Bloods as played by Jimmy Buffett himself and Regina Taylor also guest stars in an episode that is called “On the Arm.” A gallery of photos, a description, and a full cast list can be found below.
Danny pursues Dickie Delaney (Jimmy Buffett), a con artist pretending to be the legendary singer Jimmy Buffett, after he’s tricked into paying for the scammer’s meal at an expensive restaurant. Also, Frank investigates NYPD Captain Terrell (Regina Taylor), who is using her badge to get free wares from local stores; Erin worries about her reputation when she’s the subject of a salacious, anonymous police blog; and Jamie introduces a decades-old saluting rule in the precinct, on the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett guest stars as Dickie Delaney, a Jimmy Buffett impersonator. Regina Taylor guest stars as NYPD Captain Terrell.
Blue Bloods ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 17 “On The Arm” – Danny pursues Dickie Delaney (Jimmy Buffett), a con artist pretending to be the legendary singer Jimmy Buffett, after he’s tricked into paying for the scammer’s meal at an expensive restaurant. Also, Frank investigates NYPD Captain Terrell (Regina Taylor), who is using her badge to get free wares from local stores; Erin worries about her reputation when she’s the subject of a salacious, anonymous police blog; and Jamie introduces a decades-old saluting rule in the precinct, on the CBS Original series BLUE BLOODS, Friday, Jan. 14 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett guest stars as Dickie Delaney, a Jimmy Buffett impersonator. Regina Taylor guest stars as NYPD Captain Terrell. Pictured: Jimmy Buffett as Dickie Delaney. Photo by John Paul Filo. ©2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Blue Bloods stars Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan), Donnie Wahlberg (Danny Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan), Will Estes (Jamie Reagan), Len Cariou (Henry Reagan), Marisa Ramirez (Det. Maria Baez), and Vanessa Ray (Officer Eddie Janko).
Recurring cast appearing in “On the Arm” includes Abigail Hawk (Abigail Baker), Gregory Jbara (DCPI Garrett Moore), Robert Clohessy (Lt. Gormley), Steven Schirripa (Anthony Abetamarco), Andrew Terraciano (Sean Reagan), Luis Antonio Ramos (Captain Espinoza), and Ian Quinlan (Officer Luis Badillo).
Additional guest stars include Jimmy Buffett (Dickie Delaney), Regina Taylor (NYPD Captain Terrell), Jeanine Bartel (Nicole/Waitress), Bernadette Quigley (Judge Johnson), Chanel Carroll (Officer Carroll), Jordan Goodsell (Officer Davis), Matt Consalvo (Officer Meyers), Danielle Lee James (Uniform at Front Desk), Massimo Di Giovanna (Fake Uniform), Philip Estrera (Wilson), Suzen Baraka (Jennifer), Jason Dietz (Surf Shop Clerk), Adel Telesia (Uniform/Squad), Susie Carroll (Ashley Adams), Mark Christopher Green (Officer Anderson), Chuck Muckle (Jimmy Buffett Double), Corene Antoinette Stewart (Uniform/Rockaway Beach), and Cameron Carter (Sue).
Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 11 Review: On The Arm
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Sometimes you have to laugh.
Still, though, I prefer serious cases to silly ones, and Blue Bloods Season 12 Episode 11 had quite a few goofy storylines.
Frank’s butting heads with Captain Tyrell was the most interesting case, especially since it was the only one that was at all serious.
Danny’s problem with Jimmy Buffet impersonator Dickie Delaney would have been fine as comic relief in an otherwise serious episode.
This lighthearted case had all the building blocks of a comic storyline. The so-called perp didn’t do anything all that bad and certainly nothing that Danny could arrest him for.
Danny: That’s impossible. He [Jimmy Buffett] couldn’t have been playing in Austin last night when he was sitting in the bar.
Baez: What he couldn’t have been was with you in New York City.
Danny: Son of a bitch. I got scammed. I need to find and arrest this guy.
Baez: And charge him with what? Fraud of a fish dinner? Permalink: And charge him with what? Fraud of a fish dinner?
Permalink: And charge him with what? Fraud of a fish dinner?
Danny’s obsession with catching and punishing him bordered on the ridiculous, and to boot, the dude had an alliterative name that sounded nothing like Jimmy Buffett.
It was amusing for Danny to get so caught up in finding and catching Dickie Delaney. He put all his detective skills to work chasing a guy who, at most, got away with ordering an expensive dinner because of a case of mistaken identity.
And then, to top it off, the real Jimmy Buffett showed up. Danny’s assumption that he was being taken in by Dickie Delaney again was predictable. Still, the real Jimmy knowing Dickie Delaney well enough to ask about his kids and order him to take a break from impersonating him, wasn’t.
This storyline was funny, but the humor fell flat when juxtaposed with a bunch of other storylines that seemed equally goofy.
Jamie’s insistence on front desk salutes was ridiculous.
I love that Jamie’s willing to take a stand and puts doing what he thinks is best for his officers over what anyone thinks of him.
What’s going on, Jamie? It’s like you read the wrong book. How not to win friends and influence people. Eddie Permalink: What’s going on, Jamie? It’s like you read the wrong book. How not to win friends and…
Permalink: What’s going on, Jamie? It’s like you read the wrong book. How not to win friends and…
But Eddie was right: this was a silly hill to die on. Jamie would have an easier time getting his officers’ respect if he picked his battles better. Handing out rips for forgetting to follow a rule that hasn’t been used in a century isn’t worth the hit to officer morale.
It’s not like Jamie was demanding that his officers follow the same laws they’re supposed to be enforcing. It’s a salute and not one that modern precincts require.
In the end, it turned out Jamie’s salute saved the precinct from being taken in by a fake cop. I’m not clear on what the police impersonator was trying to do. He bolted because Jamie asked for his shield number. He was eventually arrested, but what mayhem was he planning before that?
The fake cop thing was confusing. It didn’t seem to have much of a point beyond giving Anderson a reason to praise Jamie’s reinstatement of the front desk salute, either.
That was too convenient, plus it’s hard to believe that the officers who mocked Jamie and Eddie would do a 180 because of one instance where the salute was useful.
Instead of spending Sunday dinner talking about their first concerts, I wish Jamie had discussed the salute situation with his family.
That might have made this story more compelling. Jamie and Frank were both dealing with having to enforce the letter of the law with their officers, after all, and everyone else would have put in their two cents about whether this particular requirement was worth enforcing.
I also wasn’t too fond of Erin’s storyline.
This whole gossip website felt like it belonged in middle school. Garett was right that Erin needs to thicken her skin if she’s going to run for Manhattan DA and Anthony was also correct that this was nonsense that wasn’t worth Erin’s time.
It’s also not worth the mayor’s time. I know he’s mad at Frank for suspending an officer whose politics align with Chase’s constituents, but having his cousin go mean girl on Erin doesn’t seem like a great way to get back at him.
And now Garett’s going to feed thee mole false stories and watch Mayor Chase squirm.
Your father refuses to play politics. That’s why he has me. Garrett Permalink: Your father refuses to play politics. That’s why he has me.
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Shouldn’t someone tell Frank about this since he’s the one who’s the target of teenage-level gossip?
Most likely, he’d say he doesn’t care what these idiots think of him and go on with his day, but at least Garrett would have made a good faith effort to get his permission to prank Chase back.
Of course, Frank had more important things to do than worry about some rag site saying stupid things. He had an ethical dilemma to worry about.
This was one of these rare times where Frank was caught between the letter and the spirit of the law. Most days, his conscience is clear, and it’s a matter of doing something that people will find unpopular–especially his staff.
But not this time.
Even before she admitted that the anti-cop sentiment in her family was wearing her down, Captain Tyrell had solid reasons for doing what she was doing.
Technically, she was misusing her badge, but she was right that the merchants were freely choosing to donate to her cause. It wasn’t like she was lining her own pockets with ill-gotten merchandise.
This one seemed to be between Sid and Frank. Where was Garett? Erin didn’t talk to him until 3/4 of the way through the hour, so he wasn’t busy with that.
His absence was weird. He should have been worried about what it would do to the NYPD’s reputation if Frank insisted on punishing a cop who was doing so much for veterans.
In the end, Frank came to a reasonable compromise with Tyrell and got her to open up about the real reason she was insisting on using her badge to get donations.
That seemed like a double win.
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The Frank Reagan Scene That Went Too Far In Blue Bloods
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The Frank Reagan Scene That Went Too Far In Blue Bloods
As played by the iconic Tom Selleck, NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan functions as the dependable, gruff patriarch of the Irish-American Reagan family in “Blue Bloods,” several generations of which serve the New York area as police officers and law enforcement officials. The Reagans sometimes have their differences but the family always gets together for Sunday night dinners regardless, usually hosted by Frank in his house.
A third-generation police officer, Frank Reagan began his career in the 1970s and slowly made his way up the ranks to police commissioner. He loves his job but is often unsure of how to navigate political boondoggles and the pressures of the work. Still, Frank is depicted as having the trust of both the department and the public.
But like other characters on the series, Frank has also dirtied his hands and is an imperfect human being. Here’s the one Frank Reagan scene that arguably went too far for some fans.
Blue Bloods Fans Just Got Great News About Lyle Lovett’s Future On The Series
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Blue Bloods Fans Just Got Great News About Lyle Lovett’s Future On The Series
Now in Season 12, “Blue Bloods” has taken audiences deep into the personal and professional lives of the Reagans, a tight-knit New York family with various members working for the NYPD. Spotlighting almost every member of the contemporary criminal justice system, including lawyers, detectives, and police commissioners, and the work they do, “Blue Bloods” has been a wild ride so far. It’s a good thing almost every episode features a Sunday family dinner so viewers can wind down with the Reagans after a hard day at work. Starring Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Vanessa Ray, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes, this long-running CBS series has seen hate crimes, gang violence, police corruption, and murders — and that was just in this current season.
Another major shakeup in Season 12 has been the return of guest star Lyle Lovett, who reprised his role as steely Texas Ranger Waylon Gates in a recent episode. Although Lovett is primarily known as a famous singer and songwriter who has managed to win four Grammys over the years, he’s also had a fairly steady streak of acting gigs. Per his IMDb profile, Lovett has appeared in several movies and television shows as himself. His past credits include “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,” “Dharma and Greg,” and “Brothers and Sisters,” and he has also lent his skills as an actor and musician to the likes of “True Blood,” “Deadwood,” and “The Crying Game.”
Lovett’s return to “Blue Bloods” got fans all sorts of excited, and even better, the singer-slash-actor’s return has allowed the team behind the show to deliver to audiences some interesting news regarding his future on the series.
The Blue Bloods Star Who Appeared In 88 Law & Order: SVU Episodes
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Eagle-eyed fans of “Blue Bloods” may recognize the face of actor Frank Anello for his discrete run on the series as a recurring character. Introduced in Episode 20 of the eighth season of the show, titled “Your Six,” Anello plays an uncredited background role as an NYPD lieutenant. His unnamed character returns as a credited role for nearly the entirety of the next two seasons, with Anello having recurred in nearly 40 episodes by the end of his time on the show.
Oddly enough, however, is that “Blue Bloods” is not the first time Anello had an extended role as a member of the NYPD in a show. That distinction instead goes to the storied series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” in which Anello recurs in a similar role as an uncredited background NYPD officer. The actor plays this role for nearly the entirety of the show’s first four seasons, from 1999 to 2003, appearing in as many as 88 episodes in that time.
It’s certainly an odd sort of crossover between the two shows, but Anello does indeed play a part in both “Blue Bloods” and “Law & Order: SVU” for a considerable measure of time. Fans of both series may never get the official crossover that they’ve dreamed of for so long, but they can at least take solace in the fact that one discrete character bridges the shows in some small way.