Post by fugitive247 on Aug 4, 2007 12:00:22 GMT -5
Studio 60 is the best mainstream network series to hit television probably since Homocide: Life on the Street. Even if one isn't particularly fond of ensemble performances, this show has unmistakable appeal for those of us who grew up with such entertainment classics like SCTV and the earlier seasons of SNL.
I believe Studio 60 has potential staying power in that unlike contemporary 'formula' stalwarts (medical, crime and scifi), the premise of time-crunched pressure-cooker production for the sake of truth, ethics and comedy is brilliant. For the uninitiated masses it's also a peek into a work environment that's rarely ever breached by non-SAG members. Viewers get insights as to the crazy juggling act of eggs that represent facets such as workplace politics, the creative process, censorship issues, critics of all stripes, and the Omnipotent Capitalist Buck.
Add to this the personal and professional lives of the key characters woven into the scripts. But fold the ingredients together carefully; this mixture is prone to volatile instability. Cast members will surely either evolve or be cut. Still, even the uncertainty of character development, "real world" current events, and unfolding plotlines, leaves plenty of room for Studio 60 as a whole to perpetually re-invent itself as needed.
For those wanting more info, there's a remarkable Studio 60 wiki underway. Check it out! Of course, S60's attracted both praise and nit-pickers. Since NBC canceled S60 all manner of rumors have been circulating Cyberia. Some allege that the series has been picked up by another network. Others (one within the past 6 hours) claim that the show's sets have been dismantled and basically that S60 fans shouldn't hold their breath for its return. Stay tuned...
I believe Studio 60 has potential staying power in that unlike contemporary 'formula' stalwarts (medical, crime and scifi), the premise of time-crunched pressure-cooker production for the sake of truth, ethics and comedy is brilliant. For the uninitiated masses it's also a peek into a work environment that's rarely ever breached by non-SAG members. Viewers get insights as to the crazy juggling act of eggs that represent facets such as workplace politics, the creative process, censorship issues, critics of all stripes, and the Omnipotent Capitalist Buck.
Add to this the personal and professional lives of the key characters woven into the scripts. But fold the ingredients together carefully; this mixture is prone to volatile instability. Cast members will surely either evolve or be cut. Still, even the uncertainty of character development, "real world" current events, and unfolding plotlines, leaves plenty of room for Studio 60 as a whole to perpetually re-invent itself as needed.
For those wanting more info, there's a remarkable Studio 60 wiki underway. Check it out! Of course, S60's attracted both praise and nit-pickers. Since NBC canceled S60 all manner of rumors have been circulating Cyberia. Some allege that the series has been picked up by another network. Others (one within the past 6 hours) claim that the show's sets have been dismantled and basically that S60 fans shouldn't hold their breath for its return. Stay tuned...