Veteran actor Tom Selleck recently shared his emotional experience filming the final episodes of CBS's long-running police drama "Blue Bloods," particularly highlighting the poignant last dinner scene that marked the end of his 15-year journey as Frank Reagan.
The iconic family dinner sequences, a hallmark of the series, concluded with a deeply moving moment during the show's second-to-last filming day. After completing the scene following six to seven hours of work, the set fell into a profound silence when filming wrapped.
"Nobody made speeches at first," Selleck revealed in a conversation with Entertainment Weekly. "It seemed like something needed to be said." The actor broke the silence by reciting Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem "Love is Not All," which sparked an intimate two-hour discussion among the cast members, filled with tears, embraces, and shared memories.
Despite having returned to Los Angeles after his final scene, Selleck felt compelled to fly back to New York to witness the show's absolute last shooting day. "It was all pretty emotional," he reflected. "We loved the show. It was a blessing for 15 years."
The actor emphasized the unique bond formed among cast members throughout the series' run. "We had two families," he explained. "We had the Reagan family that we portrayed, and quite quickly we had this family of actors who all actually liked each other, which never happens in television."
The final season of "Blue Bloods," concluding its remarkable 293-episode run, promises an action-packed finale titled "End of Tour." The last episode features the Reagan family confronting citywide chaos as gang violence threatens New York City's peace.
As viewers prepare to bid farewell to the beloved series, Selleck's heartfelt reflections offer a glimpse into the genuine connections and memorable moments that made "Blue Bloods" a television milestone for over a decade.