augurus Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I thought Sorkin weaved the rapid fire witty strikes beautifullly. I don't see why people see this as a bust. And the writers that complain that it doesn't depict SNL at all are comparing apples to oranges. Sorkin did the same thing with West Wing. Even though it was based on Clinton, the story was never about retelling Clinton's presidency. Sigh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 i thought it was a terrible show. It was too much like West Wing. I like 30 Rock better for this genre of imaginary late night TV comedy show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I thought it was great. Snappy dialogue and witty. Had plenty of potential, well acted too. Shame to see it go when you consider some of the shite that makes it to network television. Thank the Lord for cable and The Wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul137 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 i really enjoyed this show and its a shame that it was canceled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 this quickly became one of my favorite shows. i think everybody saw the cancellation coming, but i think it's failure was nbc's fault for the way they promoted it, scheduled it, etc. i'll be sorry to see it end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
So Long Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I honestly didn't think this show was still on. I loved The West Wing, but this one didn't really thrill me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I honestly didn't think this show was still on. And that my friend was part of the problem.NBC dropped the ball in regards to promotion on this one. Well, damn....there goes one of the few television shows I actually watched.It had a lot of potential. I especially liked the episodes John Goodman guest starred on.And I too really dig Amanda Peet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 That's a shame... one of the channels in the UK (can't remember which one) has paid an awful lot for this and I was hoping to see it, whether they'll bother showing it now though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It was on last thursday at 10:00 for the 1st time since winter and the promo they ran the prior week made it sound like they were going to air it thursdays at 10:00 during the summer. (as though they were giving it another chance.) i loved the show. and.... And I too really dig Amanda Peet "dig" is not the word i have in mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 "dig" is not the word i have in mind. Ok. "Feverishly Lust After" is probably more like it. IMDB lists 18 episodes in the can. I've no idea how many have aired but would suspect it's only about half that number. Doesn't make much sense. It had one of the higher production costs around but a really good ensemble cast and Sorkin. It's not unusual for shows to go through a maturation process that make take a few seasons to hit it's stride and gain a viewer ship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's not unusual for shows to go through a maturation process that make take a few seasons to hit it's stride and gain a viewer ship.If you wrote this in 1975, you'd be right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Monday night was a crappy night for it. "Feverishly Lust After" Rather than beating around the bush, what i had in mind was more of a kidnapping, soundproofing my 3rd floor, and holding her hostage, indefinitely. Nobody ever goes up there anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 If you wrote this in 1975, you'd be right. yeah.. what i had in mind was more of a kidnapping, soundproofing my 3rd floor, and holding her hostage, indefinitely. Nobody ever goes up there anyway. ...I fold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Monday night was a crappy night for it.Rather than beating around the bush, Actually...not a terrible idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 That's a shame... one of the channels in the UK (can't remember which one) has paid an awful lot for this and I was hoping to see it, whether they'll bother showing it now though... It is meant to start on More 4 over the next month or so. It has been on Irish tv for a while and we are nearing the end of the season and alas the series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 It is meant to start on More 4 over the next month or so. It has been on Irish tv for a while and we are nearing the end of the season and alas the series. Is it any good? Worth watching? I'll keep my eye on More 4 then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I'm bummed they canceled it. I really enjoyed it. It was definitely similar to West Wing with the dialog (and the cast), but that's why I liked it so much. Why don't they give more dramas a fighting chance? They change time slots every week, insert long breaks in air dates, and then pull the shows prematurely because no one is watching them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 SLIGHT SPOILER ALERT for below text....* Did anyone else hear Allison Janney refer to Timothy Busfield's character, who's name is Cal, as "Danny" early on in last weeks episode or was it just my mind playing tricks on me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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