Studio 60
As per usual lately, I can't sleep, so I thought I would just give up a quick 'thumbs up' to the first episode of Studio 60. I caught an encore presentation on Bravo (after Project Runway of course) and it was hallmark Aaron Sorkin, although more Sports Night Sorkin than West Wing Sorkin. I've been avoiding this show on purpose, simply because the promos seemed so... I don't know, so non-Sorkinish.
I stand corrected. The pace of the dialog was frenetic, laced with wit (sometimes a little forced, echoing the performance of a corral of comedy writers on the show). I'm also a little concerned that Bradley Whitford's character Danny is just Bradley whitford playing Josh Lyman with glasses on his head surrounded by LA types. We'll see if evolves. If not, well, I suppose Josh Lyman in LA may be worth watching. Matthew Perry is the words 'manic' and 'tense'. Kudos to D.L Hughley for playing the straight man. It may work for him.
Anyway, if you're hungry for yet another slice o' pop culture, give Studio 60 a taste test.