I'm back....

And hope to be doing something with this again. That probably makes me much like 70% of the bloggers out there right now; it seems like a cool idea to be able to weigh in on a topic by writing a quick post. It remains to be seen whether anything you have to say will actually be worthwhile or read by others.

But ... here goes.

I watched Aaron Sorkin's "Studio 60" when it returned last night. It had all the things that make his work so much more interesting than most of what's out there on network TV: fast pacing, multiple story lines, witty scripts, interesting camera work, and the assumption that the viewer is intelligent enough to appreciate all those things.

My favorite line was from Allison Janney, who - after becoming increasingly more frustrated with problems she felt were caused by the Studio 60 staff and actors - said something like "OK, you're on my list. Cal's on my list, and now you're on my list." Turning to her assistant she said "Start a list. And keep a pen handy." It probably loses something in the translation, but it's a good enough line that I'll probably use it in the future when the timing seems right.

That's the thing about Sorkin's work; it's smart, and it stays with you. If only the show were staying around, as well.