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Lowe notes that the show features "the craziest rescues," which is a key part of what captivates the audience and keeps them hooked on the series.

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'9-1-1' Star Shares Secrets Behind the Show's Unbelievable Rescues

Q: What does '9-1-1' star Rob Lowe say about the show's connection to real-life emergencies?

Rob Lowe reveals that the writers of '9-1-1' often draw inspiration from actual news articles to craft the series' most dramatic rescue scenarios, which can seem unbelievable to viewers at first.

Q: How does LeAnn Rimes, Lowe's co-star, describe the show's realism?

Rimes says she was initially skeptical of '9-1-1''s realism, but quickly became "totally into their own reality" after a few episodes, as the show's outrageous rescues are often based on real-life events.

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Summary

Rob Lowe discusses the show's basis in real-life emergencies
'9-1-1' features "the craziest rescues" that seem unbelievable
Viewers initially question the show's realism, but then find real-life articles to back up the storylines

'9-1-1' Star Shares Secrets Behind the Show's Unbelievable Rescues

According to '9-1-1' star Rob Lowe, the hit drama series is rooted in real-life emergencies that may seem too unbelievable to be true. Lowe, who plays Capt. Owen Strand in the Austin-based spin-off that ran for five seasons until its finale this past February, explains that the show's writers often draw inspiration from actual news articles to craft the series' most dramatic rescue scenarios.

"If you think about it -- in the world of however many millions of people there are -- this stuff is bound to happen to somebody," says Lowe's co-star, singer LeAnn Rimes. "Every time we think it hasn't really happened, there's an article for that that shows you it has." Rimes recalls being initially skeptical of the show's realism, but says she quickly became "totally into their own reality" after a few episodes.