You can always tell a Sorkin/Schlamme show. I felt like I was watching Sports Night if the sportscasters moved into The West Wing. But it still had its own point of view:TV needs to take more risks. Let's hope Studio 60 keeps that implied promise.
Alex Epstein pointed out that they never actually show the sketch that started the whole controversy, but I'm not sure I need to see it. After all the hype, anything they do would be a let down.
I added it to my DVR schedule right after the teaser. Good stuff. But if you've been reading anything lately, you already knew that.
I had been waiting all summer to see this show, and then missed it when it aired.
ReplyDeleteBut I finally saw it, and all I can really say is that it's a good pilot.(Anyone who's written a pilot knows it's a challenge, especially with that many characters) Most shows get better, so with this jumping off point, this show should be great.
I, too, never liked Amanda Peet. And though she's good in the pilot, I think she's too "on it." She's always one step ahead of everyone and it's fun to watch until we get the close ups of her smirking.
Hopefully she's hiding something. Hopefully we'll see her weaknesses very very soon, or else her character won't work.
But: so far so good. I have a new show to watch.
You know what killed Sid Caesar's career? He was too sophisticated for "Middle America."
ReplyDeleteThat being said... maybe Studio 60 should take "Taps" as its theme song...