Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

[blurredvision]

NFS4, you feel way too strongly about a tv show that affects you in absolutely no way. Just back away, slowly..........

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: NFS4
DAMNIT! Why don't they just kill it!!??? :|

For fans who have liked Aaron Sorkin's new drama, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," but were afraid to watch thinking it might be canceled - you can relax.

NBC last week gave the show a full season order of 22 episodes, which is a rather amazing commitment to the show considering it draws less than 8 million viewers. That would be considered a "cancelable" show by network standards.

The renewal may be a case of life imitating art in which the fictional network programming chief on "Studio 60" (Amanda Peet) has been a character that dismisses quick ratings fixes in the name of art.

http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll...icle?AID=/20061113/LIFE/611130353/1005

What's it to you? Why your pathetic need to see it cancelled? Just because you're not smart enough to understand it doesn't mean that the rest of us don't appreciate a show with some intelligence. If it bothers you so much DON'T WATCH IT.

B/C it's not intelligent. There's nothing intelligent about it. I've tried to give it some time, but it seems like a bunch of forced tripe that definitely isn't finding an audience. The show thinks so highly of itself that it's insulting. This works on a political drama like The West Wing (which I loved), but the witty dialog and battling parties doesn't work in a setting that people really don't give two sh!ts about: a late night comedy series.

But since NBC has sunk so much money into the show and has such a big-name/high-dollar cast on the line, it doesn't want to tuck it's tail and admit that it has a bomb/failure on its hand.

NBC is tanking and a high-risk show like this is the last thing that NBC needs right now in a time where it is in dead last place. People are not watching, the show is not finding an audience...cut your losses and put some time and effort into a show that people actually care about and stop wasting everybody's time.

This isn't a matter of saving a show b/c people like it. It's a matter of trying to put a hat on to stop water from hitting your head from a leaky roof instead of getting to the source of the problem.

... meh

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
NFS4, you feel way too strongly about a tv show that affects you in absolutely no way. Just back away, slowly..........

It affects me from the standpoint that I used to love NBC's lineup of TV shows, but the network as a whole is just crumbling to the point of almost being a non-factor.

The network doesn't have much going for it anymore. You've got a few highlights like Heroes and The Office, but they are even letting shows like My Name is Earl stagnate a bit. And they're still trying to milk E.R. for all it's worth. You have the Law and Order Series, but other than that NBC is just lost.

It just pains me to see one of my favorite networks run into the ground.

 

[George P Burdell]

I still watch the show (mainly because I'm a West Wing fan). Right now, it's at a tipping point where it can either get really good, or turn into a boring show.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: NFS4
Told ya'll this show sucks. I bet NBC is gonna axe it.

I think it's good. The two episodes with John Goodman were hilarious.

That seemed like a despiration ploy to me, though. It's almost like Sorkin knew that the show was going downhill in advance, so he brought back John Goodman as the lovable bad guy. Hey, it worked for him the West Wing season cliffhanger, right?

I still think that putting this show after Heroes was a bad idea. After seeing superheroes trying to save the world from destruction, a show about a floundering TV network seems all the more trivial.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: NFS4

It just pains me to see one of my favorite networks run into the ground.

Don't sweat it. CBS used to be in the same position. Then they got CSI and BAM they're back in the game.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
a show about a floundering TV network seems all the more trivial.

Self-fulfilling prophecy?

 

[ultimatebob]

Tonight's episode was actually pretty good. I'm not sure how many people are still watching at this point, though

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Tonight's episode was actually pretty good. I'm not sure how many people are still watching at this point, though

Yeah, tonight's was one of the best so far.

 

[arod]

I agree.... I hope we see that new orleans jazz band song at the end online somewhere.

http://www.nbc.com/Studio_60_on_the_Sunset_Strip/music/

says they were kids from the Tipitina's Foundation.

 

[dartworth]

the show is on Bravo right now...

 

[allisolm]

New episodes start tomorrow, 1/22.

 

[PAB]

Originally posted by: dartworth
the show is on Bravo right now...

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[PAB]

Its back tonight!

 

[PinchyCM]

Everyone should watch tonight's episode. A whole different kind of show than what we've been seeing. A lot of quality.

I really enjoyed it. Reminds me of 2 Cathedrals from West Wing (but obviously not as good since nothin will ever top it). If that didn't catch your attention, I don't know what will.

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: PinchyCM
Everyone should watch tonight's episode. A whole different kind of show than what we've been seeing. A lot of quality.

I really enjoyed it. Reminds me of 2 Cathedrals from West Wing (but obviously not as good since nothin will ever top it). If that didn't catch your attention, I don't know what will.

You've seen it already?

 

[CraigRT]

still proud of the fact I barely ever turn on the TV ...

 

[NFS4]

[Grace Adler] Told ya so, Told ya so. Told ya, Told ya, Told ya so [/Grace Adler]

Much To Affiliates' Relief, NBC Puts Cumbersome 'Studio 60' On The Shelf

NBC's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" is doomed.

The network is putting it on hiatus beginning in March.

But that's not soon enough for many NBC affiliates suffering on Monday nights during the February ratings sweeps period.

Ratings are low for the 10 p.m. drama; therefore, it doesn't deliver much of an audience for the 11 p.m. newscasts that follow.

Meanwhile, CBS affiliates are happy because CBS' hot "CSI: Miami" kills "Studio 60" every week.

But it's more than just affiliate unrest that has doomed this disappointing effort from wordsmith Aaron Sorkin.

Though "Studio 60" has some brilliant moments and some good performances, it's not as good or satisfying as Sorkin's previous work: "The West Wing" and "Sports Night."

"Studio 60" suffers from numerous problems, including a terrible time slot for a Sorkin drama.

Sorkin dramas are packed with social, political and cultural commentary. They have large ensembles with multiple story lines, and the characters spew much dialogue. A Sorkin script must weigh at least 10 times more than a "CSI: Miami" script.

You have to work at paying attention while watching something as cumbersome as "Studio 60."

After high-action shows such as "Heroes" or "24," there's not much energy left.

You want to kick back and put your mind in low gear with something less demanding, such as watching David Caruso's unintentionally bad impression of Joe Friday.

But even if you are up for the challenge, "Studio 60" has not become must-see TV.

Initially, I was high on this series because I was a "West Wing" fan, and the premise - a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a comedy show - seemed to have potential.

But Sorkin's characters take themselves way too seriously, and there's no one you can root for. It's not like "The West Wing," in which they were trying to save the country. These clowns are just making a TV show, and not a very good one.

The show-within-a-show is not funny. The partial skits that we see in rehearsal scenes are worse than anything that stunk on "Saturday Night Live."

Sorkin does not do skit comedy. He can write witty banter, but witty banter alone does not make a successful drama.

Replacing "Studio 60" on March 5 is "The Black Donnellys," a drama about the Irish mob in New York City. The series will follow the four Donnelly brothers: Tommy (the smart one), Jimmy (the hotheaded one), Kevin (the unlucky one) and Sean (the pretty boy).

"Studio 60" is to return at a date and time to be announced.

ANDY'S SHOW: NBC also has announced that a new comedy, "Andy Barker, P.I.," starring Andy Richter, will replace the comedy "30 Rock" on Thursdays beginning March 15.

But "30 Rock" is doing well enough to come back from a short hiatus.

"30 Rock," starring Tina Fey, is a better behind-the-scenes satire of television than "Studio 60."

And Alec Baldwin is a hoot as the sleazy studio executive on "30 Rock."

The "Andy Barker, P.I." comedy is good, too. Richter stars as a hapless accountant who has a career change after he is mistaken for a private detective. It will air in the 9:30 p.m. slot for five weeks, with "30 Rock," returning April 19.

CHANNEL FLIPPING: Dr. House tries to use a wheelchair to get a better parking space on "House" at 9 tonight on Fox.

?On "Nova" at 8 tonight on PBS, "Forgotten Genius" tells the story of Perry Julian, a gifted chemist who died in 1975. The grandson of slaves, Julian made numerous discoveries and breakthroughs but remained unheralded until now.

?On "Boston Legal" at 10 tonight on ABC, a judge wants to sue because a treatment didn't change his sexual orientation.

http://www.tbo.com/entertainment/tv/MGB945IHTXE.html

 

[Bootprint]

Originally posted by: NFS4
[Grace Adler] Told ya so, Told ya so. Told ya, Told ya, Told ya so [/Grace Adler]

Replacing "Studio 60" on March 5 is "The Black Donnellys," a drama about the Irish mob in New York City. The series will follow the four Donnelly brothers: Tommy (the smart one), Jimmy (the hotheaded one), Kevin (the unlucky one) and Sean (the pretty boy).

[/L]

LOL.
I wonder if they killed off in 1880 too, The Black Donnellys wiki

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: arod
I agree.... I hope we see that new orleans jazz band song at the end online somewhere.

http://www.nbc.com/Studio_60_on_the_Sunset_Strip/music/

says they were kids from the Tipitina's Foundation.

overall i like the show, but i don't think there is enough chemistry between the blond haired girl and the guy that will forever be known as chandler.

if those two had real chemistry this show would soo take off.

just not there.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: NFS4
[Grace Adler] Told ya so, Told ya so. Told ya, Told ya, Told ya so [/Grace Adler]

http://www.tbo.com/entertainment/tv/MGB945IHTXE.html

Never trust a man who willing says that an Andy Richter show is good.

Having set a series recording for both Studio 60 and 30 Rock at the beginning of the season for both, only Studio 60 remains. I couldn't stand 30 Rock, but Studio 60 is MUCH better IMO. I hope that it actually does come back in some form or another like is said in the article, but we may never heard from it again.

The show-within-a-show is not funny. The partial skits that we see in rehearsal scenes are worse than anything that stunk on "Saturday Night Live."

I'm not sure it was ever supposed to be funny, seeing as to how it actually was rehearsal. I don't guess he ever saw the beginning of the one with Santa coming down the chimney and the Dateline guy walking in . Now that had potential.

 

[PinchyCM]

NSF4,

What is with you and this show? That news has been around since the beginning of the show started. Everyone knew that the Black Donneleys were going to take over in spring. Welcome to last fall.

You strike me as one of those who think it's hip to hate the show. Much like everyone on the TWOP forums, where they hate Sorkin and everything that he stands for. It's like a cult!

There's a lot of bad shows on the air, but this isn't one of them. Even at it's low(Pahrump Part II?), it's still better than 90% of what is on the air. There seems to be an outpouring of people who feel the need to express their hate for the show and express pleasure in watching in hang in suspended terror of being cancelled. I'm not sure why this is, but man - you guys need to stop hating so much and do something else with your time.

Also, the guy who wrote that article is an idiot. The show is not meant to be funny.


Indolent,

Yeah. I already watched it. It airs in Canada on Sundays. It might be the best of the season. I think the show's taking quite a turn. It almost feels like the first half of the season was just a setup to what we're seeing how. We all know how Sorkin loves to build and build. Tonight's the aftermath of Harriet/Matt and it's very dark. The depth is shown tonight, is to the tune of an episode much like Two Cathedrals (West Wing). (And all of you West Wing nuts know how good Two Cathedrals was).

Give another chance guys, you won't be let down.