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Because I love you guys even though you don't love me back, I've been giving Sports Night another chance. And I've figured out what irks me about it.

Posted by nubby Jul 8 '12, 19:45

It's straight Sorkin. I think West Wing et al worked because it was diluted some by Tommy Schlamme or John Wells or someone. But hardcore 200-proof Sorkin coming straight at you for 22 minutes a pop is stupefying.

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Don't read this, con_carne!! -- nm - kelly Jul 8, 20:38
Good point. - Spawn Jul 8, 20:12
How many episodes have you watched? -- nm - Other David Jul 8, 20:09 3
- First season. -- nm - nubby Jul 8, 20:09 2
  - Napoleon's plan didnt do anything for you? Or Chauncey St John? Orlando Rojas -- nm - Other David Jul 8, 20:16 1
    - I can't be charmed because the show keeps yelling at me to be charmed. -- nm - nubby Jul 8, 20:33
the fake laugh track Sorkin had no choice in, didn't help the show -- nm - peglegpete Jul 8, 19:58

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Because I love you guys even though you don't love me back, I've been giving Sports Night another chance. And I've figured out what irks me about it.

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