a couple weeks ago i finally broke down and ordered the complete series of the show mentioned above. i had watched it when it was on a few years ago, and i was deeply saddened that it didn't get picked up. although i guess i shouldn't be that surprised. it offered a little more social commentary than most people care for i suppose.
i'm a pretty big aaron sorkin fan. i own the complete series of Sports Night and the first five seasons of The West Wing (i couldn't bear watching after the first few episodes of the fifth season). anyone who has seen the shows would have a hard time arguing that the substance of them is that distinct. and one could go so far as to say they are the same show in three different packages. so i find it a bit suspicious that Sports Night and Studio 60 made it two and one seasons, respectively, while The West Wing went seven and won quite a few emmys. i'm no conspiracy guy, but could it have something to do with the american flag being in The West Wing's opening credits? who's to say?
anyway, of the three The West Wing is probably my favorite, but then it had much more of a chance to earn that accolade. of the three, the first season of Studio 60 is by far the best. the first season of The West Wing is almost painful to recall - especially moira kelly. once she left it had the superior cast of the three, but only barely. all three casts were phenomenal compared to anything else on tv. matthew perry was great on West Wing and Studio 60. i hope he gets another shot at a role like that. only time will tell i suppose.
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I completely agree. Casey and I were huge fans of Studio 60 and were deeply saddened when it went off air.
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