Studio 60

[Fellfrosch]

This is a new show on NBC which just debuted last night, and it was amazingly good.  The commercials have been painting it as a funny little backstage comedy about an SNL-style skit show, and then it turned out to be a very compelling drama about media politics. I heartily recommend it.

[Tink]

Matthew Perry was pretty funny, especially since his character was drugged up on pain killers.

[House of Mustard]

I agree.  It was created by Aaron Sorkin, who did West Wing, and this show seems to capture the same level of intelligent writing and commentary.  (Say what you will about politics, West Wing was well-written and well-acted.)

Last night, during every commercial, I'd turn to my wife and tell her how amazed I was at how great Studio 60 is.  I hope it can keep it up.

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

(Say what you will about politics, West Wing was well-written and well-acted.

As a drama? yes. As for representing intelligent discussion? on again off again. I think of one ep in particular where the president thinks he can shut down anyone who believes the Bible prohibits homosexuality by pointing out that it also allows slavery, which, in short, is a short sighted understanding of the work. Not only does he believe this is an effective argument (and the writers/producers as well), but he also finds it appropriate to shame a guest at a White House function by using it, and we're supposed to think it's a victory. Very badly written scene, all in all.

Sorry, that's my gut reaction when West Wing is lauded. It's better than most shows, but it has some very irritating aspects, even disregarding my political feelings on the matter.

[Skar]

I've often heard it referred to as "Left Wing."

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

HoMsar, did you just end a sentence with the word 'is'?

[Fellfrosch]

Gemm, did you just end a sentence with the word 'is'?

[Spriggan]

Fell, did you just end a sentince with the word "is"?

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

I'm finishing a sentence with the word 'is.'

[Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock]

SE, you did not just end that sentence in 'is.'

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

LIAR!
besides, I didn't say I was ending *that* sentence with the word 'is.'

[Archon]

Did you guys put the word "is" at the end of your sentences?

[The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers]

no.
I'm Batman.

[Fellfrosch]

Batman you is.

[Peter Ahlstrom]

You obviously don't even know what a sentence is.