Why You Should Watch NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

So, first of all, can I comment on how many great shows are premiering for the first time ever this fall?  I can think of at least four or five that come to mind already: Heros, 6 Degrees, Men in Trees, Kidnapped and of course, my favorite, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.  I think I'm just going to delve into talking about how great this show is.  Shall we?  I think we shall.

Even before the pilot aired (which was on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 10 p.m., by the way), there was a lot of hype surrounding this show.  And the hype did not include any negatively - instead - people were talking about how great this show looked and that they couldn't wait to watch it Monday night.  The next time I saw the preview, I paid closer attention to the cast and if I could figure out what the show was going to be about.  

I picked up on a few people I recognized immediately, Matther Perry, Amanda Peet and Bradley Whitford to name a few.  Then, when I found out Aaron Sorkin was directing this show I thought, I think they've got something here.  Personally, it seems to me that it's been a long time since any show had the type of critical acclaim and discussion surrounding it.  People would want to watch it just for the sheer curiousity of what the hell they'd be missing out on.  

For all of you that missed the pilot, SHAME ON YOU!  This show is absolutely incredible!!  The music, the style, the filming, the acting, the writing, the comedy, the drama, EVERYTHING was amazing in this show!  I can't begin to describe the type of relationship that this show has with the comedy and drama amidst a very interesting plot.  Not only that, I was amazed at how I was not annoyed with movie star, Amanda Peet.  I usually detest any one of her movies and find her mildly annoying.  That was probably the only hesitation I had about watching the show.  But man, oh man, did she prove me wrong. 

Studio 60 is a show about a live sketch comedy show that airs on the broadcast station, NBS. The show's premise revolves around bringing the show out of its trenches and making it what it used to be - edgy satirical comedy.

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