Flash! Studio 60 is sucking. But exactly how much is it sucking? This is what everyone’s buzzing about. This and THE CULTURE WARS, of course. Read the full post.
Nov 1
2006
10:54 PM ET
'Studio 60': Still kickin' after all these weeks
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Dear Scott Brown,
It’s alright to admit what a snob you are. Perhaps even more so to admit that you simply don’t understand Studio 60? I mean, I get how confusing satire can be, and since you are in the entertainment industry I can bet that you don’t like to have the magnifying glass on too hardcore but what exactly is everyone’s problem at EW? I mean, is it the amazing production value? Is it the acting? Is it the fact that a show about a sketch comedy show doesn’t have to be ha ha funny but instead can just be ironic? Nobody had a problem with Sorkin brought his unique view to the West Wing because it was about politics and it is okay to be elitist in that regard. But suddenly it’s about TV and the man is Satan himself. I challenge all of you to stop sucking on the long worn out doggy toy that is Survivor (get a life Dalton, you shilling for Survivor is boring and frankly a little disgusting) and focus on truly excellent tv such as The Nine, Survivor, and of course 24.
Studio 60 is losing my interest fast, and I loved the West Wing. Matthew Perry is great. Nathan Courdry is growing on me. I am intrigued by Harriet, as well as Jordan. BUT those sketches aren’t funny at all. And long political self-righteous rants work much better on a show about politics than on a show about comedy. It’s like he can’t just concentrate on the characters, he has to impart A VERY IMPORTANT LESSON in every episode. Not to mention his obvious biases show through every time. I mean, I’m from NYC, and even I know that Columbus, Ohio is not the boonies. Gimme a break.
Dearest Jilly Ro -
Here’s the scoop…YOU are choosing not to care! The CHARACTERS are well-written, even better performed, and have depth and (gasp) shades of gray. So enjoy “According to Jim” or “Ernest Goes to Jail” or “the Class”. That’s fine. Hopefully NBC realizes there is a strong contigent of viewers that does.
BTW I totally echo whoever it was that said Seinfeld & Simpsons in season one are unwatchable. Let these shows (Studio 60, 30 Rock, FNL) grow and develop.
LOVED Eli Wallach in the last ep. OMG, really fabulous! Show needs a little more time to get it rolling, but I am there for the duraction.
That’s “duration”!
I have to say I enjoy the fact that Tina Fey is able to mention the ongoing American “Culture War” in about 10 seconds of pure comedy gold, while Sorkin has spent all of his episodes on the topic without really creating a memorable moment. It shows how 30 Rock has actually figured out what it wants to do, while Studio 60 is still spinning its wheels in the results from Nov ’04.
They are working on the funny. For those who don’t recognise him the very serious comedy writer is one of the “Kids in the hall.” Sorkin is NOT a comedy writer… that is why he has staff writers. Also… Pimp my trike? Laughed so hard. Most of the sketches that have been on the comment has been about how they weren’t funny yet or Matt was eating it on that sketch… pay attention.
NBC will be shooting itself in the foot it they cancel STUDIO 60. Without a doubt, it is the best show on TV. Brilliant writing, outstanding ensemble cast and the chemistry between them remarkable. For adults who want a classy Monday night show that’s intelligent and not a stupid reality show this is THE ONE. How many times can you watch someone jumping up and down screaming on Deal or No Deal when you can watch a brillant show that makes you laugh and cry and actually want to discuss when the show is over. Sorkin and writers have written depth into the characters. The men (Matt & Bradford’s characters) actually show their feelings for the women on the show! It’s amazing. Please, please, don’t let this show be cancelled!!
Studio 60 is one of the best written and acted ensemble shows on television. It has taken its time to introduce the characters and give them time to breathe and live, unlike other shows. If Brandon Tartikoff and Grant Tinker were still running NBC, Studio 60 would not in danger. These two icons of NBC were the last two who let quality shows develop and find their audience and time to mature. They allowed CHEERS and SEINFELD to find their audience and become hits. I hope NBC will allow Studio 60 the same chance. I give them credit for keeping it in one time slot. Perhaps Heroes isn’t the right lead-in. But it is a great show and I hope NBC will keep it on.
I watched it several times a week, first monday night and then at least one more time on NBC.Com, which to me was great and in repeat viewings, it showed me just how special this show is and how well made it is.
I hope they keep it on and give it a chance the same way they did with Cheers and Seinfeld.