Studio 60 (12/4)

[Fenian_Bastard]

Last minute shopping.
http://www.tromboneshorty.com/

 

[Point of Order]

I hadn't watched in 3 weeks. I clicked over last night because I was bored by the game. Good show. Really good. Despite my earlier comments.

 

[zeke12]

The Dateline spoof was funny.

I loved the setup of "I'm twice divorced with a cocaine problem...", but didn't like the payoff of "... because I'm coming for you."

Loved the background of "All I want for Christmas is my city back."

 

[Double Down]

My wife sent an email to the Tipitina Foundation this morning, asking if she could purchase a copy of the version from "O Holy Night" from last night's show, and they sent her one back saying it will be available free on iTunes tomorrow. Think we may snag that, and give $20 to the foundation as a thank you.

 

[JayFarrar]

I'll join the choir.
Best show this season.
The Santa/To Catch a Predator was very good.
The whole thing with the New Orleans jazz band was inspired.
I'm now searching for the photo that said All I want for Christmas is my city back.
And the bit about about Danny going after Jordan should, wait for it ... setup the rest of the season nicely.
Now I'm trying to decide if this was something special or more of what I should expect in 2007.

 

[bigpern23]

I'll join the choir.
Best show this season.
The Santa/To Catch a Predator was very good.
The whole thing with the New Orleans jazz band was inspired.
I'm now searching for the photo that said All I want for Christmas is my city back.
And the bit about about Danny going after Jordan should, wait for it ... setup the rest of the season nicely.
Now I'm trying to decide if this was something special or more of what I should expect in 2007.

I, too, loved the jazz group. So much so, I wish they could have been a more prevalent part of the show. It was an interesting storyline.

I guess it's hampered by the fact that their not actors, so keeping lines to a minimum was a good idea (Trombone Shorty is a helluva musician, but his acting was only passable) and that was more storyline with the musical guest than they've ever had.

Very good episode, though. I only wish we could see the entire Santa/To Catch a Predator sketch. That was a great idea.

 

[Gutter]

FYI ... this episode will re-air on Monday, Dec. 18.

 

[lisa_simpson]

Hey, one of the best Ed Asner scenes since "I hate spunk!"
And Trombone Shorty is a damn genius.

Asner's still got it, at least in small doses. And Sorkin may be known for that fast, back-and-forth dialogue, but his ability to make speeches like the one Asner made work is one of the things that keeps me coming back to watch anything he writes.

I really felt like I was seeing the show hit its stride last night. I just hope it doesn't get too bogged down in the Matt-Harriet and Danny-Jordan stuff. I loved the way they played it last night. I laughed out loud when Matt planted one on Harriet and I smiled all through Danny's speech with Jordan. Moments like that are entertaining. The question is where do you take it from there.

By the way, is the show off next week? If so, when is it back on?

If the hiatus for Heroes is any indication, at least five weeks, maybe six.

 

[Gutter]

Off next week ... then an encore of last night's show on the 18th. I would imagine it'll be back on Jan. 8 or maybe Jan. 15.

 

[CentralIllinoisan]

Excellent episode. Maybe the best thus far.

And the musical performance was absolutely beautiful.

Emmy voters, I humbly submit this episode. Best yet.

 

[Columbo]

Excellent episode. Maybe the best thus far.

And the musical performance was absolutely beautiful.

Emmy voters, I humbly submit this episode. Best yet.

I rarely play this card....

but if the Emmys aren't swept by The Wire, it is blatant racism.

 

[Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)]

NBC.com has the episode up now

http://www.nbc.com/Video/rewind/full_episodes/?show=studio60

 

[imjustagirl2]

NBC.com has the episode up now

http://www.nbc.com/Video/rewind/full_episodes/?show=studio60

Thank you.

 

[Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)]

The santa giving the Nazi salute was funny and not sure if anyone caught it but in order for the Trombone Shorty band to be on - the skit "Immaculate My Ass!" was cut from the show.

 

[shotglass]

Weber's character continues to grow on me, and I like his interaction with Jordan as of late.

I get the sneaking feeling that Weber went to the writers after 2-3 episodes and softly told them, "You really need to do something to make my character a LITTLE bit sympathetic." And thing is, if he did, I'm glad. There's a lot more depth to his character now.

Kick-ass episode ... the type of thing I imagined when I first heard this was coming from Sorkin. I'm glad I didn't write it off early like some others.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

Weber's character continues to grow on me, and I like his interaction with Jordan as of late.

I get the sneaking feeling that Weber went to the writers after 2-3 episodes and softly told them, "You really need to do something to make my character a LITTLE bit sympathetic." And thing is, if he did, I'm glad. There's a lot more depth to his character now.

Kick-ass episode ... the type of thing I imagined when I first heard this was coming from Sorkin. I'm glad I didn't write it off early like some others.

He really switched gears when Jordan said she was pregnant. You could see him softening toward her.

Asner's character scores points with me each time he's on screen.

 

[Gutter]

If Weber did go to the writers, I can assume it probably came after the episode where he challenged Danny to a fight. That seems lightyears ago.

 

[Jinga_Thomson]

I was worried the musical number would seem forced or would appear lame. It was a pretty powerful few minutes of television, and it seemed like I actually experienced the characters going through the emotional wringer. Great, great episode.

 

[spup1122]

Fantastic episode. I had tears in my eyes during the music and I laughed really hard at the Santa/Dateline scene. I also got very excited and happy when Matt kissed Harriet. I have always enjoyed the show but tonight was one of the best, if not the best, episode so far.

 

[lantaur]

With Christmas and New Year's both falling on Mondays, Jan. 8 sounds like a safe bet for the show's return.