Basher Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I know at least AD and Stoned Phillips will appreciate this. It amazes me that I can watch episodes of The West Wing (minus the last season and a half) over and over again, enjoying them each and every time. Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme are pure genius, and the cast they assembled was incredible. I remember first thinking that there was no way I would be interested in a show about American Politics, but in hindsight, that is like not watching M*A*S*H because War is topic that doesn't appeal to you. The stories are filled with hilarity, anguish, nail-biting drama and more. If you have not had the pleasure of watching this show I highly suggest renting (or better yet buying) the DVDs. You will NOT be disappointed. The West Wing also airs at 7pm and midnight Sundays through Wednesdays on CLT. I for one cannot wait for "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip", debuting in September. Once again Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme have teamed up, and the cast looks great (D. L. Hughley, Matthew Perry, Steven Weber, Bradley Whitford...). Had to share. Saw another great episode for the umpteenth time last night, and loved it almost as much as I did the first time I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Testify!!You left out intelligence and wit in your comments. Not to mention the acting is top-notch indeed. Makes most other shows look like a pre-school assembly.Excited for Studio 60 as well.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I caught the re-run of the first episode that was shown just before the last episode, and I loved how Martin Sheen's character, arguably the most important character in the show, wasn't actually in the first 15 or 20 minutes of it. Then, during a discussion/argument about the 10 commendments, with one character demanding of another, "What's the first commandment?!?", the doors open, and Martin Sheen walks in, proclaiming, "'I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.'" It was a brilliant way to introduce the character and his place in the show.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Definitely a great moment. I wanted a full Joshua Lymon spin-off. Especially if he stayed with Donna, it would have to be on HBO.I think I should buy the lemon-lymon dot com domain.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 they hooked up? nice. bradley whitford is good. who knew he'd turn out so well after he was done with billy madison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I think I should buy the lemon-lymon dot com domain. AD LOL - that is THE episode that was on last night. LOVE IT every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 MY BROTHERS!So glad to hear there is some love out there for what is, in my opinion, the smartest, funniest, most moving television show of our generation. At the moment I'm going through all the seasons again for the second time and I still find that i can sit down and watch 2-3 episodes in a row and still want more.Sorkin is a genius, no one in movies or TV writes like that, so fast and powerful. It was sad to watch it die this year, but it was time....Bring on "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Sports Night Another Sorkin GEM! TV Guide voted it 'The Best Show You're Not Watching', and if you missed it from 1998-2000 (and in reruns on CTV) then go grab the DVD boxed set . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Joshua Molina is genius on Sports Night. I wanted that entire series over a 48 hour period, very good writing indeed.AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I was a major league fan but then stopped watching over the last year or so as I stopped watching TV altogether. Really West Wing was one of the only things I missed along with like 60 Minutes, Law and Order and Curb Your Enthusiasm. I figured nowadays you can always catch up on DVD. And it's sort of cooler to just rip through a run of episodes. I would like to see the second season of Lost though and the last season of the West Wing. No spoilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 You people have excellent taste. I love this show so much and I'm glad to hear it holds up in re-runs. I think I'm going to start grabbing old seasons soon.I even use it in the classroom. Issac and Ishmael is good and there's supreme court/lobbying one that involves Josh running around like a maniac that is great for explaining that nutty world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I remember first thinking that there was no way I would be interested in a show about American Politics, but in hindsight, that is like not watching M*A*S*H because War is topic that doesn't appeal to you.I thought the same thing about Sex and the City - but loved it right away. Now that we've piled through the entire 6 seasons in under 2 mths, maybe I'll look into the West Wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Please do not put Sex in the City and The West Wing the same sentence ever again.Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 No shit. bouche, The West Wing isn't for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald guy in a blanket Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 The writing genius of Sorkin is...-effortless to watch but incredibly engaging-intelligent-extremely funny-an education if you are interested. He has often said that when he runs into a block he consults Aristotle's Poetics and the solution is always there. I truly believe (as an aspiring writer) that the rules of storytelling were discovered by Aristotle 2500 years ago---and they haven't changed since. Humans is humans is humans...Sorkin knows this...I wish more of today's writers did.Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 The writing genius of Sorkin is...-intelligentI think it's not just that he creates intelligent dialogue and plot: it's that he created a set of characters, each of whom is intelligent. A lot of television (especially sitcoms) features characters who are dumb, and we're supposed to laugh at how stupidly they talk and behave. On The West Wing, a stupid character simply wouldn't work, as nobody would believe such a character could rise to an important position on either side of the political divide. Instead, the characters think, they reason, they figure out and create solutions (often not perfect, but the best that can be had under the circumstances) to the problems they face. On television, it's refreshing to see that.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 It's so witty and so smart and the characters are all incredibly engaging.It's not just the characters and the situations in which they find themselves that are interesting, the situations themselves are also intriguing. Some shows focus on the characters--the circumstances in which they find themselves are secondary to their relationships and interactions with one another etc. Some shows focus on the stories (i.e. Law & Order) and the characters themselves are somewhat peripheral. In this show, it's all fantastic--nothing is given short shrift.The last season was shit. But all the previous seasons are stellar. In terms of quality, it's certainly one of the best non-HBO/Showtime dramas that was ever on TV.Actually, as much as it was a drama, there was a lot of comedy in it, too. And the actors are all superb.Rent or buy the DVDs. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 you guys suck. Sex and the City was great.too good for that show eh? wusses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) i hate any shows about law and order...i hate them all that is all Edited August 16, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 This thread makes me so happy, except for the words "Sex and the City".I ad no idea Sorkin was behind "Sports Night". I loved that show! Joshua Molina was great on that too.Going to watch "And It's Surely to Their Credit" right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Seriously, is there a moderator that outranks bouche, that could clean his grime from this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 ugh. hypocrites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Jesus, Bouchard............my lord. I think I am going to have to start calling you Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted August 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Tolstoy's War and Peace was great, but I also really enjoyed Chances by Jackie Collins.Will the madness never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Sorry, I'm going to have to step in here for a well-placed Bash-mock.This actually happened a few days ago...Sitting at my house, remote in my hand, watching an episode of Sex & the City for the umpteenth time, I decided to see what else was on...Basher: Hey! Go back! I haven't seen that one!Basher's just as much a girl as the next Sex & the City loving guy, so don't take any crap from him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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