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‘It’s Like Someone Moved His Food Bowl!!’ L-Prime Gives 4.5 Stars To Tonight’s First New STUDIO 60 Since Dec. 4!!
SPOILER ALERT !!
I am – Hercules!!
NBC’s 12th hour of “Studio 60” kicks off a three-parter about a former cast member returning to host, a "Win A Date With Harriett Hayes!" contest, and loads of network turmoil.
Here’s “L-Prime,” one of the millions of Canadians who got to see it Sunday night:
What’s it called?
“Monday”
Who’s responsible?
Story by Dana Calvo & David Handelman; teleplay by Sorkin.
What does TV Guide say?
“As the staffers return from their vacation to begin work on the new year's first show, Danny goes full throttle in his pursuit of Jordan. Meanwhile, Matt competes online for a date with Harriet.”
What else is TV Guide not telling us?
We get a meaty meeting of the board of NBS, leading to a possible employment crisis for Wilson White and, thereby, Jack; Jordan meets the new VP of Alternative Programming, who may butt heads more than a little (dang, they got all chummy/resolved by the end, lets hope that changes); plus, a couple more couplings start up, we’ll see how they go.
Does Jordan’s pregnancy show up?
Um, did we think it could not? She’s getting purty big, fellas. Gets thrown in her face a little too.
Is the FCC fine/news incident moving forward?
Is it ever. Threats to jobs, backseat maneuvering, pacing with a Chinese phrasebook, and that the fate of a national network may depend on knocking sense into a 20 year-old girl.
Been a while since we’ve had the argument: comedy funny?
Almost surprisingly, nearly each and every idea out of the writer’s meetings elicited a chuckle, some had me flat out eloheling. Methinks the presence of actual comedians is helping out the show immeasurably in this area.
What’s good?
“Cuz with Harriet gone, it’s like someone moved his food bowl.”; “At least I’m back on television.” (channeling David E. Kelley’s self-aware Boston Legal much?); the entire teaser felt like a lift from a pretty decent romantic comedy, though the line between cute and cloying is toed more than a smidge; “… and pancakes.”; “What’d I say?” “Illiterate programming.”; “No, this is what I eat while I’m waiting for the food.”; “Bossexy.” “Not Bossexy.” “Oop, too late.”; the delightful Kurt Fuller doing smarm as he does best; “And this would seem a good time for a break.”; “I’m thinking it’s odd to see the arts & leisure section in the boardroom.”; “Guys, I can hear you pretty good.”; “Leona, that’s an interesting name … put it up.”; “That means an organization that encourages people to have sex.” “It’s LA, you should be able to throw a rock and hit one.”; “I love it.” “Really?” “No, I was being unpredictable and keeping you in a state of suspended terror.”; “I need recommendations! I should inundate her with letters of recommendation!”; “Send a couple interns in here … who the hell knows their names, just send a couple in.”; “What’s the bid at!?!”; “Well lord, Massa Simon, you sho is good to us field niggas.” (SNAP! – possibly one of the best surprise lines of dialog I’ve heard in a while, and it singlehandedly saved a potentially unpleasant character twist from going off the rails); the comedy of manners and doorways going on in Matt’s office; pretty much the whole post-symphony scene, great development for Jack; the final moments that were both heartbreaking and a little kickass.
Not so good?
Sorkin’s really, really thinly veiled vitriol for reality TV playing itself out (whether we agree with it or not, it was an obvious card to play – though it may bring about a decent nemesis for Jordan in VP Blondie); don’t know if I’m willing to fully bash it yet, as the relationship angle that’s being emphasized more could really work if done well, but some of the angling and pairing is either coming off as contrived, or else being picked up and dropped too haphazardly to gain any traction for the long term; the Simon/Darius confrontation started off obvious and grating, but Darius said exactly the right thing (Columbus Short nailing the character) that it almost lifts it out of ‘not so good’ – lets just say Simon took a nosedive that may not have been out of character, but sure was asinine.
Rating for 1.12 (out of five)
****1/2. The Christmas ep is now my gold standard for five star ratings, and we’re not quite there, and if Simon’s plot goes down and the relationships start going south while taking up too much time, the stars may become harder to find, but for now I’m glad to have this thing back.
10 p.m. Monday. NBC.
Major season sets winging furiously toward you:
Batman Beyond 3.x
* Justice League Unlimited 2.x * Moonlighting 5.x * NewsRadio 5.x * Northern Exposure 6.x * The Rockford Files 3.x * The Shield 5.x * South Park 9.x *Twin Peaks 2.x * The Venture Bros. 2.x
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Finally some new TV to watch!
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30 Rock has, darest I speak it, become nearly as good as some Arrested Development eps.
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And so will this smug-ass show.
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This show will never fully survive the terrible casting decision of Sarah Paulson. Let's see, our character needs to be a believable A-list comedienne with potential big movie star capabilities - so let's get an actress who's not terribly funny and without movie star charisma. It's gold, Jerry!
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I sent one in, but I guess it wasn't posted. I'm also holding "The Christmas Show" as the best episode at this point, and although this episode is good, it seems like it is primarily just setting things up, but with the first of a three-parter, that makes sense. Whitford and Weber are both great here, along with the tension between Jordan and Hallie Galloway. One complaint I'd have with this review is that there's no mention of Lucy, who gets better and better each time she's seen, and her scenes with Tom are wonderful, and her nervousness during one scene actually made me laugh out loud.
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long live Mondays! I'm bored of making out with Biggles' overweight mom for hours, I like me some good television!
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my auto complete wrote in that line about Quint...I just wanted to type "yes!"...my bad
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But I do disagree about Jordan's conflict with the new vp of illiterate programming as having been "resolved by the end". It was until Jordan's converstion with Matt about the book. And does anyone else think LukeS58 will turn out to be a Star Wars nerd and not who Matt thinks it is?
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...calls em likes i sees em... Comments on my mother aside, I watched a couple of times and couldn't stand the condescension. If I can't watch it, then half of the electorate won't be able to watch it. Ba-da-Boom, you've eliminated half of your potential audience (ala Commander in Chief & West Wing). Critically acclaimed, of course, but not viable to the fly-overs. Besides, don't the creators of this show have to start working on "HILLARY '08!"?
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Excellent reminder Daniel (L-prime here, writer of review) about Lucy.
I swear six ways that I kept thinking "I should mention the adorableness that is Lucy and how much they've realized she's key and great" but then I'd get distracted watching her scenes, or writing about others, and forget.
Also, I think I did jump on the "resolution" thing with Jordan and VP Blondie a tad quick. I don't think it's wrapped up for good, but they did cut out most of the bile with Jordan apologizing and all. Though if Blondie is as feisty and shifty as she seems, I'm sure some conflict will return soon.
My last note would be that though I knew it was technically the first part of a three-parter, it didn't feel so much like your typical preamble ep to me. Felt a little more whole, but with enough dangling just to make it feel like your average drama with overarching plots. -
Is it some sort of Canadian word? Damn Canadians not speaking proper Queen's English...
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laughing out loudbiggles, it's only condescention if you are aggravated by the viewpoints presented. personally, I think it's the OPPOSITE of condescending. I think it expects more from the viewer (as did West Wing). things come fast and quick, topical points reference things not everyone might be familiar with. you have to really be invested, and when compared to the complacent stuff that is present on most of TV, it's refreshing. there was a great interview with Leslie Neilson, where he is talking about Police Squad, and he mentions the passivity of TV. shows that force you to actually watch and pay attention are few and far between. mostly, shows are deisgned so you DON'T have to pay attention. reality TV is the greatest example of this. Studio 60 is active, and engaging. if you can't get past the viewpoint of the creator, that's fine. personally, I'm surprised that anyone is still surprised by Sorkin's rampant liberalism. isn't it well-documented by now? I don't go into 700 Club chat rooms and accuse Pat Robertson of being anti-liberal...sorry about the mom comments, I was jsut having a laugh. I've just heard your same argument over and over on these talkbacks. not sure why someone who isn't a fan, and doesn't have anything new to offer, would even pop in here.
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(rolls his eyes)
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Soon you'll see Donald Sutherland or Richard (high pitched) Dreyfuss portay evil villainous FCC officials. Get ready, the cancellation is right around the corner.
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Here's hoping Studio finishes the season on a good note and at least gets picked up again...
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...much better than I could have, Wonka. (rolling my eyes now) My argument isn't about being engaging television. I'm not offering up the argument that libs or cons are any different when looking for engaging television. The point is, Sorkin has the talent to be "engaging" and not preachy. As someone who loves well written television, even with a liberal slant, I've found that Sorkins shows have killed themselves by their overt preachiness. If Sorkin expects more from the viewers, maybe the problem isn't the viewers. But what do I know, my tastes are not as complex as yours. As far as posting, I am a fan...of the precious prime time in broadcast television and I can't stand seeing great shows get looked over while this pap continually gets the green light because of Sorkins political leanings and "how can we fool 'em now" attitude. (if that's ok with you)
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on the show NOT being picked up.
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30 Rock is funnier? NO SHIT. That's like saying "The Godfather is not nearly as funny as Talladega Nights." 30 Rock is a COMEDY. Studio 60 is a DRAMA with a slight touch of comedy. I enjoy both for what they are.
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30 Rock to Studio 60 is like comparing Scrubs to ER.
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Damn, it still holds up. Can't wait for more. I love that it pisses off the 'tards.
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as I said before, sorkin = preachy liberal. it makes even me (a huge sorkin fan and as liberal as they come) roll my eyes once in a while, but it never surprises me. that's what I don't get. the complaint about that, in my mind, is akin to the people that come into the talkback saying "studio 60 is so unrealistic, the characters are way too witty, and they're always walking down hallways while they talk, etc. etc." it is what it is. and for the record, you know with the commitment NBC made to this show's development, they will give it another season. bottom line, the show has good ratings in the rich crowd, households with incomes over $100,000, and that means DVD sales, which are now almost as important as ad revenue for shows like this. picking the show up for another season means an increase in DVD sales for this first season (since they can advertise the shit out of it during next year's programming). I respect your opinion on the show, but I'm afraid you're gonna be stuck with it for at least another year.devilcat, so are you wanting sorkin to be more liberal? or choose more extreme stances? or are you saying that he is indicative of mainstream liberal biases, and that is where your issue with him lies? you mention 24 taking braver positions, I don't watch the show, but I haven't heard much about it's brave stances on anything. isn't it just a rogue agent fighting terrorists? the point is, I think Studio60 is a character drama firs and foremost, a comedy secondarily, and a platform for sorkin's political and social beliefs a distant third. my issue is with those people (perhaps you are one of them, perhaps not) who focus solely on the obvious biases that Sorkin has. personally I love sorkin's positions, I hate reality tv, conservative christians irk me, etc. but I could watch a good show, even if I knew that the creator behind it had a different viewpoint than I do. (hell, I watch my name is earl, and that's a Scientology-fest. and I HATE scientology). but people seem to be so incensed by it, it ruins the show for them. I just think that's a shame.in a way, it reminds me of a christian objecting to evolution. (I know, I know...apropros to this show, but hear me out) if someone says to me, "I don't believe in evolution because it contradicts the bible, and I believe the bible is the infallible word of god" I say fine. I don't agree, but that's valid. but when someone who obviously has a problem with evolution from an idealogical standpoint, and then says something to the effect of, "evolution is not proven, there are holes in the theory, it's bad science, etc." that really irks me. there is as much scientific evidence that we evolved from lesser species in some way shape or form, as there is evidence that the earth revolves around the sun. to claim otherwise is a distortion. if you refuse to believe something that is scientifically proven, fine, but don't use bad science to contradict good science. OK, this is long winded, but my point is, if you have a problem with Sorkin's political viewpoints, that doesn't mean Studio 60 is a bad show. if his opnions ruin the show for you, that's fine. but if you feel the show would be good, if he'd just stop spouting his, you know, opinions, in his characters voices...then I implore you to try to go at it again with an open mind.tonight's as good a night as any to start! (specially if you have a nielson box in your home) ;o)
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In keeping under 1000 words and bringing up less arguments and more common ground (I love My Name Is Earl), the point being made is that Sorkins views, agree or not, torpedo his shows. As I'm sure if Ann Coulter were to produce a TV show on the innerworkings of the next Clinton White House, her views being injected into the script would go over like a wet fart in my ultraconservative church. I'm sure your qualitative research is founded in "good" science (as opposed to "bad" science), but Arrested Development had great qualitatives (according to Scarborough, which specializes in "good" science) alas (sniff) it was not enough to save the show. But thanks, anyway, for letting us know what you consider to be "good" science and "bad" science. My $20 bet still stands.
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But sadly not engaging enough to draw in new viewers. I hope that NBC can find an excuse to give this a second season. The problem is that no-one would blame them for cancelling Studio 60 because it's the obvious move. So that's probably what will happen unless someone at NBC is bold enough to take a risk and stick with it.As for people who still complain about a show they don't watch because it's taking up airtime - Studio 60 is just one show. It might make sense to complain about Deal Or No Deal or franchises like CSI on these grounds as they occupy multiple slots. But to expect every primetime show to conform to your tastes seems unreasonable. Personally, I think there's enough room in primetime to provide something for everyone. I want as much diversity as possible - including shows that I hate but others love. I will champion the shows that I enjoy and ignore the ones that I dislike. When there are no shows that I like (or ones that I do are cancelled) - that's when I will complain.Unless you are certain that a specific good show was cancelled to make way for Studio 60 (a real one, rather than the theoretical "any show would be better than this"). In which case your complaint is valid.
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I'm not allowed to have a Nielson box, being in the industry. Sorry dude. ;o(
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"Blah Blah Blah, I hate Studio 60. Nothing will ever be as good as Battlestar Galactica. Aaron Sorkin is a liberal, and my parents told me liberals were monsters. Battlestar Galactica rules!"....don't you nerds ever get bored writing the same things day in and day out?
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I totally disagree with your assertions. That being said, nothing will ever be as good as Battlestar Galactica. Aaron Sorkin is a liberal, and my parents told me liberals were monsters. Battlestar Galactica rules!
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I'm sorry biggle2_22, great username by the way, I couldn't hear you over the loud "nerd alert" going off. Starbuck Forever!
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where these talkbacks shouldn't be full of haters. If you don't like the show, you should have stopped watching by now, and needless to say, shouldn't still be commenting on it. I know some people feel it is necessary to voice their opinions, but this show has changed a lot from the beginning, and it's definitely strong television now (and always was, in my opinion).
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if you feel that Sorkin's viewpoint and politics torpedo the show, than that's fine, as I said. it's a shame, but I suppose to be fair, I would have trouble watching a show with conservative viewpoints as for to the right as Sorkin is to the left.I didn't miss the point (sigh) again, I just underestimated how much of your distaste with the show was Sorkin's politics. again, fine by meand for the record, good science vs. bad science is not really the best way to put it (I'm aware that's how I put it). how about real science and fake science. your dripping sarcastic thank you to my views on science aside, creation "science" is not science, which is what I was getting at. if you say, screw science, I believe what I believe...fine. but if you argue that intelligent design, creation science, things like that are true science, that's silly. and I don't follow the arrested development reference. scarborough country? heh?
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Jan 22, 2007 3:40:18 PM CST
I gave the show another chance last night- still boring
by flim springfield
So long, Studio 60.
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as long as we're teleporting...(by the way, it was mediocre)
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Last post here. Scarborough is a research company that would have given you the incomes of viewers for Studio 60. I thought that since you gave a specific income of the viewership that you may have had some research to back it up. (I'm sure it's upper income households.) Don't really care about your beliefs in sciences and creationism v. evolution but would refer back to your appeal to "keep an open mind". Arrested Development was a great case in a great qualitative (ie income) audience, but alas no quantitative (Nielson Ratings) audience. Plus, I loved the show and use any opportunity to bring it up.
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my comments about the high income household ratings for Studio 60 were based on a few articles I've read about the show, and NBC's plans for renewals and cancellations. I don't think I made it sound like it was expertly informed opinion, lol. but it is true that shows with high income household appeal have a decent shot at renewal. arrested development is an exception, and I agree, a sad one.as for creation science, sorry, my mind doesn't open that far. facts are facts.personally, as liberal as I am in my political beliefs, I don't really get excited about the politics of Studio 60. it doesn't tickle me when Sorkin goes off on a thinly veiled rant, but on the other hand, it doesn't bother me either. I do have a special affinity for shows (arrested development is a great example) that can be funny and outrageous, but without limiting their audience. I'm a filmmaker myself (just a wannabe so far, making short films, just graduated film school in december) and I've found that the festivals accepting my films, and film programs that have shown the most interest, are midwestern family programs. I guess I make family friendly stuff, who knew? at any rate, if you're interested in seeing any of them online, I'll give you the link...now back to the Studio 60 marathon on Bravo!
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They ripped off the "it's like somebody moved his food bowl" line from an old episode of "Roseanne."
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Keep posting on the TBs because they have nowhere else to use the new word they just learned: pretension. I say it's pretentious to accuse others of pretense, because it implies some sort of superiority, or at least greater awareness.Then again I am both an unabashed Sorkin fan and someone who just accused someone else of being pretentious, so I don't think it really counts for anything....Just a question for some of the haters: Did Sorkin kick your dog? Bone your wife? Key your car? What? I've never hated someone I've actually met as much as some of you seem to hate Sorkin without having, you knew, met him. Every writers personal luggage is carried into what they write, one way or the other, but it's a crime when Sorkin does it, just because he gets covered more than any other TV writer?As for complaints that it's too witty (or the characters are) for fucks sake, give it a rest. Too witty? What are we gonna complain about next? Production values being too high? The sound in the back right channel being just a little off? The missing cracker in your Lunchable? If you want a TV show illustrating how people really talk, go watch Survivor and American Idol with their "uhs" and "ums" and lack of general knowledge of the English language. I'll gladly continue watching the show from the guy who likes words, who likes language, who knows both very well, and who doesn't mind writing in a fashion that illustrates that. Should we next translate Shakespeare into text-message speak so the masses can understand?
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Yes, Sorkin has his mannerisms. So did Shakespeare. That's right. Suck on THAT comparison.
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i love studio sixty, but i can see where people find fodder for jokes... for example: on snl last night, Sorkin's "the keyshop" lol
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Jan 22, 2007 6:27:45 PM CST
BadMrWonka- as the article says, it was on last night..
by flim springfield
...in Canada. Being Canadian, I watched it last night. And it was boring.
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This show...I don't know...it's well written...Aaron Sorkin's got the iambic pantameter down, I get it but, seriously who fucking talks like any of these characters? It takes me out of the fucking show. Honestly, everybody has a snappy quip or snide remark. It's insufferable. In the context of a man trippin on mushrooms while snorting coke off the ass of a hooker it makes complete sense. In my book, David Mamet does it better. Thank you.
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Canada.sorry brother...
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Just work on your reading comprehension and don't attempt humour.
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"who fucking talks like any of these characters? It takes me out of the fucking show. Honestly, everyone has a snappy or snide remark.Then you should be taken out of every show you ever watch because nobody in real life ever speaks without occasionally misspeaking, something that happens very rarely on tv outside of unscripted shows and shows that rely on improv in one way or another.As for everyone having a snappy quip or snide remark, well, that's more like real life than anything i've ever seen. I mean, I grew up with a bunch of friends who ragged on each other constantly, and i work with a bunch of people who rag on each other constantly, and while my banter might err more to the side of snide than snappy, i think studio 60 does a good job showing how people who work with each other and are close with each other will rip on each other, and while they should probably be better at it given they are ostensibly supposed to be professional comedians (I do like Hughley though), it's still at a more clever level than what you'll hear with most people doing amongst their friends.For fucks sake it's like in Idiocracy where the Wilson brother is ragged on for his speech being "faggy." Just because he does it better and wittier and snappier than most of us can dream of doesn't make it a bad show. I would think that's the definition of a good show/writer, being able to do something we all usually do in real life but at a higher level?Finally, Im not saying you specifically are dumb, Revik, I just used your name to start this response but then I got to rambling. I just get really irritated by the notion that someone writing something for a show in a manner better than must of us could dream of is criticized for being too good at his particular writing style, and that because he colors his shows with his life experiences and views he should be shunned (when in fact i believe there is a mantra saying that you should write what you know).San Dimas High School Football Rules!Maybe I should change my name to MisterTheKid or something since I want to reference Bill and Ted's but am starting to think my current handle reinforces what probably already comes off as condescending.
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Umm...yeah. Take a breather, kid. Not my cup of tea is all. Mamet is just as wordy but somehow HE hooks me in. To each his own. Thank you.
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Where it had an interview Sorkin did recently about the show, and it was disgusting what the posters were doing. Every sentence he said was dissected and twisted and attacked. I am all for people expressing their opinion, and you're of course entitled to like a show, but it's the stuff like this athat upsets me. People who seem to take pleasure in insulting a program, and happy when it fails. Why? It's just a cast trying to do something, and if you don't like it, no problem, but there is no need to so maliciously attack it, take pleasure when things go wrong, and say anyone that enjoys it is an idiot. I'm not saying the people here are doing the same, and my example is specifically on the one thread I saw, but judging from what people are saying here, I can see things headed in that direction, of general happines when Sorkin does poorly, because people think he's an asshole. What is the worst thing he did? Be opinionated and use his show to voice this? It's not like he's a murderer, or Victor Salva for Goddsakes.People are getting out of hand.
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but you have universal health care, so it's a wash. I'd take a little less excitement if it got me good inexpensive health care. of course, I live in Seattle, so it's not like naked girls are parachuting into my living room.and don't worry about being bored by Studio 60...I'm sure Bad Boys III will get made soon enough and you won't have to be bored by character driven dramas. BOOM THWACK BANG!! I'll go work on my reading comp now.
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Horrible episode. They castrated Danny. I don't mind the relationship angle but at least make it smart. Danny was acting downright creepy.
That forced friendship with Harriet needs to go as well.
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I'll admit his stuff during the intro was a little unnerving, but I'm sure that was the intention. He's sad. He's been through a lot. He's certainly had his problems, but he's found something that makes him happy, so he's going to fight for it. At this point, yeah, it does look a little desperate, and it probably wouldn't work in real life, but I'm sure they'll get together, and then the scenes will be nothing but fun. Contrary to many opinions, I believe they have great chemistry.
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and the VP of reality tv is a bitch! Steven Webber was funny.
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I think they had great chemistry when they were pushing each other. This high school fling Danny is trying to force doesn't fit the tone of this show.
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Lotta bitching and snarking this week. And then Noodle.
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...okay, you're a big supporter of this show and you've been with Sorkin (like me) since episode 1 of Sports Night -- a show I have convinced "many, many people" to watch. But don't you think that the romance aspect of S60 is what is really dragging the show down and they should actually focus on drama? The board room scene was the best part of the show. And good drama brought with it good comedy. Hey, I'm all for Dolphin-Girl (that made me laugh out loud even though I knew what was coming) but the tension between characters in the show really gives us a glimpse of what it could be on a consistent basis. Example: William H Macy's character (name escapes me) on Sports Night created conflict with every other character but Isaac. And yet it also generated laugh out loud funny scenes. The smackdown of JJ is a highlight there. I hate to say it, but I think that the best thing for S60 would be an LA Law moment. Lift shaft, Harriet. Harriet, lift shaft. Send Matt off the deep end. Put him in conflict with others. Make Danny come to the rescue. Develop the boardroom stuff. Show Jordan's fight to be taken seriously as a pregnant woman. Let the drama bring out the comedy. Let the drama create sparks to romance. It just seems like in a desperate attempt to be funny Sorkin and his writers wrote desperate comedy -- there are signs they've realized this, though. But is there enough time to turn the show around?
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Did anyone else think that the viola playing daughter was pretty damn hot in that dress? I'm not saying, I'm just sayin'... :-)
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But I loved Sports Night, and I really like Studio 60 and will watch it as long as it's on. I guess I just don't give a shit about Sorkin's 'politics.' As long as the characters believe what they're saying, whatever it happens to be, then what's the freakin' problem? I just don't understand why people are surprised that characters who work in the television industry, late night sketch comedy no less, say 'liberal' things and even go on rants. Come on. Why is it about Sorkin? It's funny how this cult of the writer/creator has become this thing where people attack or defend a show based on that person's quirks and personality. Joss may be partially to blame. I can only think of Aaron Spelling back in the 80s where you'd say, 'Oh that's a Spelling show' and it told you something about a program. Not that Studio 60's perfect - that whole speakerphone thing was totally contrived. And it's funny - that stalker thing. Jordan says stop and Danny says no. My wife said in reality, he'd be a creepy stalker. But because it's on a tv show, it's cute and romantic. I think I get it (intuitively) but I can't really explain it.
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Pretty much nailed it. Couldn't find the worlds to express my befuddlement, but you seemed to have done it for me.
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Its getting better and better. If NBC drops it for a football show they're idiots. For the haters: its NOT a comedy, like WEST WING wasn't a comedy. Sorkin DOESN'T think SNL "saves the world", he's just romantic about television, like the characters were romantic about politics in WEST WING. Oh, forget it. You'll hate it no matter what. But I ask you; what else is there to watch? Huh? What do you prefer? FRIDAY-FUCKING-NIGHT LIGHTS??? UGLY BETTY? We loose this show, and all we're getting is DEAL OR NO DEAL four times week. Fuck that.
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Uh, right. This is the savior of television. The writing is so bad my ears actually gag when I hear some of it. The characters are fake and all speak in the same voice. Everyone is oh so witty.
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Ok, now I did.
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I'm obsessed with Lucy Davis who played Dawn on the Bitr 'Office' and plays a writer on 'Studio 60'. Thank god she's on TV somewhere!
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...I feel like less of man. That dude with the hair that starts on top of his head and sticks straight up needs to have some testicular implants. I stand by my earlier postings.
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We're coming from the same place, and I certainly wouldn't be opposed to the drama making the comedy, but I'm just saying I'm openminded to this approach he's taking, and if it manages to get new viewers and save the show, then that's wonderful. But I certainly am not disagreeing with you. And the poster that said that Sorkin doesn't find TV to be the most important thing in the world, but rather, he "romanticizes it" is dead on. I think that's a perfect explanation.
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...is even too humble to describe this show. I wonder how many times a day Aaron Sorkin jerks off while watching reruns of some of his other shows.
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30 Rock is a parody. It pokes fun at the sketches AND the audience (notice how audiences in 30 Rock laugh at the intentionally lame sketches?). Studio 50 CAN NOT have that level of humor. The show has to treat its subject matter seriously, they can not lampoon the lameness of television comedy... So, yes, they're both "behind the scenes of a comedy show" shows, but their POV'S are completely different. It's like comparing BSG and Red Dwarf.
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on a new laptop, not used to where the keys are.
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she asked him to stop. if he keeps going he should be arrested and put in jail.
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Agreed, Danny was a little stalkerish.
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it does! Pancakes, sausages, and maple syrup.
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Twats...
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I agree that's probably what the intent was, but I think what people are responding to is that the show hasn't really earned that level of understanding between these two characters, and I have to somewhat grudgingly agree. I think I 'get' it, but I have to come down on the side of 'stalker' behavior. I do like the show a lot, but it hasn't earned a pass for Danny's behavior from me on that front.
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Nobody likes a stalker. On the other hand Matt is funny and endearing. It all balance out somehow!
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I mean it this time!
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sorry bro.
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