By the way, new header. Hope y’all like it – I was tired of the old header and wanted a change-up.
Anyhow, “Studio 60” …It was all right. Not as funny as “Sports Night” or the early “West Wing,” but the first episode was all set-up, so maybe it’ll get sharper as it goes along.
The oddest thing for me, watching the premiere episode, is that I’m a Kristin Chenoweth fan – so I couldn’t help noticing that a major character in “Studio 60” (Matthew Perry’s ex-girlfriend) is based on Chenoweth. That must be very odd for her. Still, nice to see a positive Christian character on TV. Maybe as the series goes on they’ll add a second non-white character.
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Yeah, of course, it’s kind of weird that Matt & Danny are just Aaron & Tommy, so why not have Kristin too?
I agree, it wasn’t the rockem sockem pilot episode of West Wing, but I think it establishes a lot of possibility for a great series. We. Shall. See.
Heh. You do, of course, realize that your new title’s typeface is the same as the title typeface on that old never-published zine cover drawing of mine that you have at Chez Ennead… :D
I enjoyed it thoroughly. Of course I’m a sucker for any Network homage. (That’s the movie my husband and I saw on our first date, way back when.)
I didn’t know about the Chenowith connection, but the other autobiographical aspects of the storyline were both interesting and weird. Classic Sorkin dialogue, which I always enjoy. I hope they have guest appearances every week a la The Larry Sanders Show. Felicity Huffman was cool as herself.
Yup. I couldn’t resist using it – it’s simply a beautiful font.
I like the new header– it’s fun.
I watched the show last night and agree… it wasn’t great, but it did a lot of character development. There’s a large cast of interesting characters– I suspect some will change pretty dramatically with additional screentime. Here’s to hoping.
New header looks great. Nice, simple and clean.
Was anxious to see this – so disapppointed in the show, so distressed to hear Pat Robertson and 700 Club spoken of in such a negative way.. You disprected my faith, my religion and actually me as I am a member of the 700 CLUB. Why did the writers feel they had to use Pat’s name and the name of the 700 CLUB in this fictional series? BAD TASTE on the part of all concerned with this program. Americans don’t riot, burn effigies , and demand the closing of any company associating with the offenders, but dadgum, this sure made me think about it.
The old bloke’s head reminds me of Mr Nebercracker in Monster House.
If you haven’t seen it, don’t worry – it’s an hour and a half of my life I’ll never get back.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking as well.
Actually, I don’t think it can even be claimed that all Christians who follow the 700 Club were demeaned in “Studio 60” – the Christian character made a strong defense of 700 club viewers, and I think it was written and directed to give her the stronger side of the argument.
(In real life, by the way, Chenoweth appeared on the 700 Club. But she has also called Robertson “creepy” and was disinvited from being an invited speaker at a Christian women’s conference, specifically because she’s criticized Christians’ lack of acceptance of lesbians and gays.)
Helen, I haven’t seen Monster House, so the resemblance was unintentional.
Since I live with Sydney (who is obsessed with monsters), I’ll have a chance to see Monster House (which is too bad, from what you say) once it’s on cable. Several times, in all likelihood. :-)
I had high hopes for this series, but am so far disappointed. It seems the only target of the lampoon here is the current political administration. That’s too bad. Did you guys ever hear of Matt Williams, Sherman-Palladino, Zimmerman or Lapiduss? At one time or another they were writers (among others) for the Roseanne show. Love the show or hate it, they delivered line after line of hilarlity. (although Roseanne herself did have input, those writers delivered.)
You have a good cast here, but so far the writing is pretty much what we already see on Yahoo Stock message boards. Try the CSCO or the HAL boards to see the relentless attacks on Bush, Cheney, Rove, religion, heterosexuality, etc. The point is, it’s already old.
Roseanne writers left no stone unturned. I suppose they targeted class distinctions most of all, but everything was worthy ink under their pens. Virginity, promiscuity. Religion, atheism. Politics, non-voters. Parenting with partner and without. Good food, ‘bad’ food. Line after line of laughs. Imo if you stick to poking fun at one target you won’t last. Your audience will begin to see you as liberal attack dogs, not comedic writers.
I’ve watched three episodes and plan to watch no more. The show IS a liberal attack dog. This is shown in the one line from Perry’s character when he says he would attack Dems if they would only do something. This line could be taken one of two ways: either the Dems never have scandals (which we know is not true) or they are just not putting forth plans for America (which is what I think his intent in the line was). This in itself could provide fodder for several pretend comedy sketches. That combined with Peet’s question about how much audience does she need to retain to keep take on the Christian Right show the bias to the left. All this show does is divide us.
The one thing that does fascinate me is the left’s desire to slam Christians yet believe that we should talk and learn from the Islamofascists who want to kill everyone who doesn’t convert (I use that word to separate them from Muslims who would live in peace with everyone else). I guess tolerance is a tricky thing.
BTW, while I believe in God, I don’t go to church, don’t care if you go, don’t care if you pray, don’t care what you believe as long as you don’t interfere with my life, which, BTW, is my definition of tolerance.
Is it really all that shocking to be offended as a Christian while watching television?
I would actually find it surprising if the majority of folks who make network television didnt want to offend me. I know they generally walk a tight rope for the sake of their bottom line, as christians are a large enough viewing block. Frankly, if you intend on being salt and light you can expect those who hold dearly to the values you are in conflict with to get a bit….uh, pissed off. I dont find Mr Sorkin any different than a co-worker who ribs me for my faith. He’s just a man, same problems and heartaches I have.When things get testy I just bring the love.