Comments on: ‘Studio 60′ gone for good? http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/ Where TV Finds the Future Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:43:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kenny Le May http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-208989 Kenny Le May Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:02:37 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-208989 NBC made a HUGE mistake. This was the smartest show on tv. If NBC had scheduled this at a more appropriate time slot they would have had a smash hit. With so many mindless shows on television this is a real shame. NBC made a HUGE mistake. This was the smartest show on tv. If NBC had scheduled this at a more appropriate time slot they would have had a smash hit. With so many mindless shows on television this is a real shame.

]]> By: Victorya Rogers http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-205541 Victorya Rogers Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:57:27 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-205541 I think Studio 60 was one of the smarted shows on television in a LONG time and I am EXTREMELY bummed that NBC didn't allow the show to build. Quite frankly I'm surprised the studio didn't keep it on the air for a full 22 episodes just to appease Sorkin. Hopefully it isn't really over. AFTERALL NBC cancelled JAG after low ratings and it was picked up by CBS and became a smash hit and stayed on the air for TEN sessions. Victorya Michaels Rogers I think Studio 60 was one of the smarted shows on television in a LONG time and I am EXTREMELY bummed that NBC didn’t allow the show to build. Quite frankly I’m surprised the studio didn’t keep it on the air for a full 22 episodes just to appease Sorkin. Hopefully it isn’t really over. AFTERALL NBC cancelled JAG after low ratings and it was picked up by CBS and became a smash hit and stayed on the air for TEN sessions.

Victorya Michaels Rogers

]]> By: K http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-204589 K Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:55:49 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-204589 Although Sorkin pushes too hard, and the themes of the show were rushed and redundant, it is deplorable that the show cannot find an intelligence audience willing to accept anything beyond effortless sitcoms and unrealistic reality TV shows that allow us to sit in front of a television set like mindless vegetables. Studio 60 simply needs some time to develop into a controlled impressively clever show. In a couple seasons it may compare to Sports Night or even West Wing. It can't hurt for viewers to attempt to watch some intelligent TV that challenges with a plot a little further than ‘who is the most suitable bachelor.’ Maybe Sorkin would be better off on HBO where people can stand smarter shows. Either way, the fact that ratings are so low just shows the pathetic taste of the Average American. Although Sorkin pushes too hard, and the themes of the show were rushed and redundant, it is deplorable that the show cannot find an intelligence audience willing to accept anything beyond effortless sitcoms and unrealistic reality TV shows that allow us to sit in front of a television set like mindless vegetables. Studio 60 simply needs some time to develop into a controlled impressively clever show. In a couple seasons it may compare to Sports Night or even West Wing. It can’t hurt for viewers to attempt to watch some intelligent TV that challenges with a plot a little further than ‘who is the most suitable bachelor.’ Maybe Sorkin would be better off on HBO where people can stand smarter shows. Either way, the fact that ratings are so low just shows the pathetic taste of the Average American.

]]> By: carolyn delia http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-200052 carolyn delia Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:42:43 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-200052 Well well now maybe we can get monkeys to do a fashion show and vote on the one who has the worse makeup!!! I can't beleive that we the public have to be reduced to so many stupid shows. When a good one, one that takes talent and a few brains, gets cancelled its pretty annoying. We LIKED Studio 60....enjoyed the quick beat, great cast and look into the back stage. I wonder who is the one choosing what we now have to watch.....I know its not Jordon.......NBC use to be my favorite broadcaster but its going down hill quickly. Well well now maybe we can get monkeys to do a fashion show and vote on the one who has the worse makeup!!! I can’t beleive that we the public have to be reduced to so many stupid shows. When a good one, one that takes talent and a few brains, gets cancelled its pretty annoying.
We LIKED Studio 60….enjoyed the quick beat, great cast and look into the back stage. I wonder who is the one choosing what we now have to watch…..I know its not Jordon…….NBC use to be my favorite broadcaster but its going down hill quickly.

]]> By: KB http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-199483 KB Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:48:18 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-199483 The cast was likeable even if the show was annoying sometimes. I will miss them. The cast was likeable even if the show was annoying sometimes. I will miss them.

]]> By: DruMatthias http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-199426 DruMatthias Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:18:32 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-199426 I've watched all but 1 episode of this show since it's inception, dragging my eyes and ears out for another hour of TV almost solely based on the stunning cast. After all this time, I was half way through last week's episode and just turned the channel. The character development is piss-poor, and focuses on the no-names as much as the famed actors being paid too much to state leftist lines in a near constant state of confrontation. I am a fan of nearly all types of humor, besides that of the dark British variety (though the original Office is good) and at best, I crack a smile once an episode as I watch this dreadful show. These actors are really good at selling scripted lines that have nothing to do with them, everything to do with Sorkin's viewpoints, and nothing all but a small, small group of cult fans would ever want to be blasted with every freaking episode. Bottom line, No one, I repeat NO ONE should EVER compare this show to "Arrested Development" one of the wittiest, funniest fast-humor shows I've ever witnessed, as all I see between these two is contrast. The Black Donelleys is most likely a poor substitute from what I've read, but regardless, Studio 60 has more than run it's course & it's time to go. I’ve watched all but 1 episode of this show since it’s inception, dragging my eyes and ears out for another hour of TV almost solely based on the stunning cast. After all this time, I was half way through last week’s episode and just turned the channel.
The character development is piss-poor, and focuses on the no-names as much as the famed actors being paid too much to state leftist lines in a near constant state of confrontation.
I am a fan of nearly all types of humor, besides that of the dark British variety (though the original Office is good) and at best, I crack a smile once an episode as I watch this dreadful show. These actors are really good at selling scripted lines that have nothing to do with them, everything to do with Sorkin’s viewpoints, and nothing all but a small, small group of cult fans would ever want to be blasted with every freaking episode.
Bottom line, No one, I repeat NO ONE should EVER compare this show to “Arrested Development” one of the wittiest, funniest fast-humor shows I’ve ever witnessed, as all I see between these two is contrast.
The Black Donelleys is most likely a poor substitute from what I’ve read, but regardless, Studio 60 has more than run it’s course & it’s time to go.

]]> By: Bob http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-177243 Bob Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:55:44 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-177243 The first episode was awesome! I was a disciple. I told everyone I know that Sorkin had finally managed to leave his politics behind and concentrate on entertaining me. But by the third episode I loathed the show. It went from fast-paced fun to left wing BS. I'm glad it's gone. It was death warmed over as a lead-in to our 10pm newscast. The first episode was awesome! I was a disciple. I told everyone I know that Sorkin had finally managed to leave his politics behind and concentrate on entertaining me. But by the third episode I loathed the show. It went from fast-paced fun to left wing BS. I’m glad it’s gone. It was death warmed over as a lead-in to our 10pm newscast.

]]> By: Justin http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176437 Justin Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:27:46 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176437 I agree too many romances too quickly and too much religion. It seems like the entire show was about the Matthew Perry love story with some side narratives. It should've been about the comedy show! I want to see more crazy characters. Do you think Will Ferrell acting like anyone on Studio 60 behind closed doors on SNL? No. I agree too many romances too quickly and too much religion. It seems like the entire show was about the Matthew Perry love story with some side narratives. It should’ve been about the comedy show! I want to see more crazy characters.

Do you think Will Ferrell acting like anyone on Studio 60 behind closed doors on SNL? No.

]]> By: Alyssa http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176417 Alyssa Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:06:34 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176417 Kind of feels like it's too soon after West Wing went off the air to do another show with many familiar actors, speeches, pacing, and etc... It was always going to be compared to WW, but now WW is still relatively fresh in the minds of viewers. However, it is nice to see that Matthew Perry can do something more than Chandler Bing (also demonstrated duing his guest appearences on WW). Kind of feels like it’s too soon after West Wing went off the air to do another show with many familiar actors, speeches, pacing, and etc… It was always going to be compared to WW, but now WW is still relatively fresh in the minds of viewers.

However, it is nice to see that Matthew Perry can do something more than Chandler Bing (also demonstrated duing his guest appearences on WW).

]]> By: Curt http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176257 Curt Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:19:18 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176257 Mike said, "Danny Tripp does a 180 and acts like a school girl in love." That was my other problem with the show, though it was less a schoolgirl and more like someone with a future in court-ordered anger management classes. Genuinely gave me the creeps and my affection for the character went potty-ward in a hurry. Mike said, “Danny Tripp does a 180 and acts like a school girl in love.” That was my other problem with the show, though it was less a schoolgirl and more like someone with a future in court-ordered anger management classes. Genuinely gave me the creeps and my affection for the character went potty-ward in a hurry.

]]> By: Michael Gorman http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176139 Michael Gorman Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:21:03 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176139 I think NBC dropped the ball a bit in promoting it. Every week the second half of the tease was "And two old flames..." I think they even did that in the Nevada episodes, or am I mistaken? The soapbox grew tiresome. So much so that he really made "his" views seem petty, and cast the other in a better light. And just like he killed Sports Night (which I absolutely loved) by centering the second season around "the plan," he put waaaaaaaaaaaaay too many romantic backstories (3) into one season. I think NBC dropped the ball a bit in promoting it. Every week the second half of the tease was “And two old flames…” I think they even did that in the Nevada episodes, or am I mistaken?

The soapbox grew tiresome. So much so that he really made “his” views seem petty, and cast the other in a better light. And just like he killed Sports Night (which I absolutely loved) by centering the second season around “the plan,” he put waaaaaaaaaaaaay too many romantic backstories (3) into one season.

]]> By: Alyssa http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176121 Alyssa Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:00:02 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176121 And if you're a West Wing fan, it's hard to top the 8 years of funny, frustrating, simmering romantic tension between Josh and Donna... That longing was a key for the long-term success -- people were rooting for those characters to get together. Studio 60 is kind of romantically rushing things... and too many at once... And if you’re a West Wing fan, it’s hard to top the 8 years of funny, frustrating, simmering romantic tension between Josh and Donna… That longing was a key for the long-term success — people were rooting for those characters to get together.
Studio 60 is kind of romantically rushing things… and too many at once…

]]> By: Mike http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176089 Mike Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:28:36 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-176089 Noooooo! I loved the show and it was one of my few appointment television programs. However that said, Mitch nailed it when he said it jumped the shark around New Years. Amanda Peet's character became pregnant and they thought we cared about it, Danny Tripp does a 180 and acts like a school girl in love, and the China theme went on 4 episodes too long. It used to be about TV. Over all, I loved that they tackled the religion issue so hardily but, my god, it doesn't have to be the theme of every damn show. Move on. And by the way, why was it a month later and they hadn't hired even one new writer to replace the staff that left? Noooooo! I loved the show and it was one of my few appointment television programs. However that said, Mitch nailed it when he said it jumped the shark around New Years. Amanda Peet’s character became pregnant and they thought we cared about it, Danny Tripp does a 180 and acts like a school girl in love, and the China theme went on 4 episodes too long. It used to be about TV. Over all, I loved that they tackled the religion issue so hardily but, my god, it doesn’t have to be the theme of every damn show. Move on. And by the way, why was it a month later and they hadn’t hired even one new writer to replace the staff that left?

]]> By: Patrick http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-175503 Patrick Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:37:19 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-175503 I understand that Sorkin is a smart guy and leads a smart writing team. While that level of character intelligence was easy to swallow in the White House, you want to believe that the people running the country are the brightest minds out there. It is simply impossible to believe that a bunch of late night comedy type actors are that smart. Moreover, if fanatical left wing Sorkin could of checked just a bit of his political leanings at the door I think it would of had a better chance of going. I know he hates Christians I get it. Although, its been my experience that the devout ones dont run from fing one dude in a relationship to another and still run around high and mighty. I understand that Sorkin is a smart guy and leads a smart writing team. While that level of character intelligence was easy to swallow in the White House, you want to believe that the people running the country are the brightest minds out there. It is simply impossible to believe that a bunch of late night comedy type actors are that smart. Moreover, if fanatical left wing Sorkin could of checked just a bit of his political leanings at the door I think it would of had a better chance of going. I know he hates Christians I get it. Although, its been my experience that the devout ones dont run from fing one dude in a relationship to another and still run around high and mighty.

]]> By: hotchick nj http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-175326 hotchick nj Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:45:57 +0000 http://www.lostremote.com/2007/02/15/studio-60-gone-for-good/#comment-175326 They did funny on Sports Night, but they couldn't pull this off. I wanted to love it but usually fell asleep -- booooring. They did funny on Sports Night, but they couldn’t pull this off. I wanted to love it but usually fell asleep — booooring.

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