STUDIO 60 IF MORE EPISODES WERE LIKE THIS

The episode that aired on 2/19 was probably the swan song for the troubled NBC drama "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". A talented cast and one of the best writers who ever worked on Television, created a show that was well made but somehow the show a semi disaster.

Some say the show became a mess from the 2nd episode. I can see why people would think this.

The show within the show premise was a good idea but some how the show within the show is called "Studio 60" a "Saturday Night Live Type Show", However when we see the "Studio 60" it came across like a very bad TV show. The actors on the show playing actors on "Studio 60" seemed like cartoon characters.

Even the Christian Lady seemed like a "Hollywood's Idea of a conflicted Christian".

That episode had a sketch that was performed however the man who wrote the sketch stole it from a stand up comic.

Aaron Sorkin should of done more research on what goes behind the scenes of "Saturday Night Live". He should of hired people who did write for that show. Maybe then the show might of worked. "30 Rock" which is also on NBC works because all of the creative talent did work at "SNL". Aaron Sorkin should of done more research before he wrote a show based on the surroundings of "SNL"

For all of "Studio 60'S" short comings the last episode went out with a bang. It was the best episode since "The Pilot". The show had a few great laughs and some great serious moments as well. The show finally seemed to be working. Now its on hiatus which is code word for "canceled". The shows ratings were going from bad to worse. Can't blame NBC for that the show was on its 2nd chance.

The show was almost yanked off the air earlier this season. NBC was stalling ordering a full season. Aaron Sorkin knew that this was a bad sign. So he approached NBC to get a full season commitment out of the network.

NBC gave it a full season pick up by telling Warner Brothers Television and Aaron Sorkin to "Try to focus "Studio 60" on romance".

I disagree what NBC told the producers. The producers should of stuck with the politics of show business. The "How they met episode was dreadful".

If NBC cancels the show I can't blame them. The show never lived up to its promise even before the Networks "creative" interference. However after some time the suggestive adjustments that NBC asked for the show seemed to working. But its a case of being a little too late.

THE CLASS A SHOW MORE PEOPLE SHOULD WATCH

This show is a classic example of showing you Can have too many cast members in a 30 minute show. However don't let that stop you from watching this show. There is parts of the show that I don't like. (Any scene with Jason Ritter), However every time David Keith or Sam Harris show up I know that I am in for a good laugh. However they are not the stars & these guys only have recurring roles and show up (maybe) every other episode. Both of these men first gained fame in the 1980's. Sam Harris t gained fame by winning the the first season of "Star Search".

David Keith had a co-starring role in the classic Hollywood movie "An Officer and a Gentleman"

The show needs to give Sam Harris & David Keith more screen time. Then it might become the water cooler show it was meant to be.

If you haven't watched it check it out.

SHERRI SHEPHERD SHOULD JOIN THE VIEW

SHERRI SHEPHERD SHOULD JOIN THE VIEW.

As much as want this to happen I hope Barbara Walters is not against hiring another comedian to be on the panel. Sherri is funny & smart. She brings high energy whenever she is a guest host. In fact the first time I saw her this summer I wrote ABC and said hire her. Well they must be listening to me because she has been back several times.

Sherri might be best known for her recurring role on "Everybody Loves Raymond". She played Roberts partner.

Now if only "The View" will hire on Erin Hershey Presley to replace Elisabeth Hasselbeck. It came down to Erin and Elizabeth. They made the wrong choice then. Now is the time to correct that. That bitch has to go. She adds nothing.

Friends Reunion in the works? Don't count on it...yet

Is there going to be a Friends Reunion. If they do they can call it "The One with the Reunion". However I wouldn't count on a reunion anytime soon. The last year of the show each cast member was making $1,000,000 an episode. However its not like any of them have had any breakout success since "Friends". Jenifer Aniston has had one hit movie called "The Break Up. However none of the other stars have had any major hits under their belt. Matt LeBlanc had the major bomb "Joey". Which was the worse TV Spin off show since "After M*A*S*H".

Matthew Perry seemed at first to have a hit on his hand when "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" premiered on NBC. The pilot episode was great and had solid ratings. Then it quickly turned into a huge mess and a ratings disaster. Courtney Cox has a show on FX called "Dirt" however the show is not a ratings hit. Word is out on a 2nd season. Lisa Kudrow had a bomb on HBO called "The Comeback". God only knows where David Schwimmer is. So career wise these cast members need to reunite. NBC needs a hit. Jenifer Aniston said she would like to do a reunion set on "Thanksgiving".

The only problem with reunion movies is that well they suck. To me a reunion episode should be a 2hr show filmed in front of an audience. They could film it like 4 episdoes of the show. Film it in 30 minute segments and have it be in four parts when it airs later in syndication.

Why African American Award Shows Are Important

Why African American Award Shows Are Important ?

There have been rumblings that this year for the first time the low key event known as "The Black Academy Awards" was cancelled. Yes its great that this year more minorities were recognized by the academy. However the Academy Awards doesn't draw a huge African American audience. Who can blame them? I don't. For years the Award show ignored plenty of great work done by African Americans. To me its very sad that the first African American Woman to win for best actress was just a few short years ago. Diana Ross gave a commanding performance in "Lady Sings the Blues". Whoppi Goldberg was great in "The Color Purple" but they lost. Today both of those movies are still popular. Dorothy Dandridge was ignored as well for "Carmen Jones". Today that movie is more popular than the day it was first released.

This is why the NAACP came up with the image awards. This was a way to celebrate the talent in the African American community. It also gave the talent exposure to a TV audience that may not of herd of the movie they were in. Its also a golden way to show that their work was not unnoticed by other African American artist.

I think the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS should be broadcast on a National Network and give it the same respect that the other award shows get. For some reason it isn't. I also think that the GLADD MEDIA AWARDS should be televised as well. These awards go to actors who played a gay or lesbian charectors.

Minorities need award shows because it show being a minority is fine and your not alone.

Dead Stars Like Anna Nicole Smith Make Money

Anna Nicole is dead. However like the estates of Elvis, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Selena, John Wayne her name will still bring in money. The question is who will own the name her name? The owner can then make money selling Anna Nicole's "Name, Likeness, & Image". This is a gold mine. Just ask Lisa Marie.

Some how I see her lawyer Howard K. Stern raking it in. Years from now he will still be getting millions of dollars a year from all things related to Anna Nicole. I am sure now he is making a book deal. The sad thing is why didn't he help her. He threw her in front of Camera's almost every week since her son's death to her very own. Shame on you.

HALLOWEEN II THE SPECIAL EDITION DVD

HALLOWEEN II THE SPECIAL EDITION DVD.

Are we the fans ever going to get a Special Edition of our much beloved "Halloween II"?

"Halloween II" has a funny history. John Carpenter was involved with the movie because he (John Carpenter) felt he was stilled owed money from the first Halloween movie.

John & Debra wrote "Halloween II". However he felt there was no need for a sequel. He wrote and produced "Halloween II".anyway. He didn't want to direct the sequel. Later however he did direct the re-shoots & insert shots for the movie. John Carpenter also decided to make Michael Myers Laurie Strode's brother in the sequel. This was a year after Darth Vader said to Luke Skywalker "Luke I am your father".

"Halloween II" was released theatrically in 1981. It was a box office hit. In 1982 Halloween III was released however it did not have Michael Myers in the plot at all. Just when fans thought they saw the last of Michael Myers the TV edition of "Halloween II" premiered in 1983 and just like "Halloween I" there was never before scene footage in the TV broadcast. The fans went wild.

The reason why there was so much extra footage in the TV edition is that "Halloween II" had lots of things re-shot by John Carpenter himself. He re- shot things because he thought "Halloween II" was as scary as a "Quincy Episode".

Unlike "Halloween I" where the producers went back and filmed footage to put in the TV edition, the footage in "Halloween II" was deleted footage. This is however not a closer version of the Rick Rosenthal edition. The TV edition was edited at the time to meet the approval of standards and practices which were in placed at the time of the Broadcast premiere. The movie also needed to padded out to fit a 2hr time slot. The movie needed to be 95-96 minutes. The theatrical edition was only 91 minutes.

Now the TV edition is very strange. It is edited very differently. I will not go into lots of details however the opening is re-edited scenes are rearranged and there is plenty of alternate take put in. There is also more footage of Michael going through the Hospital. The ending is sweet.

Now what would a special edition of Halloween II include? Well this is what I would like:

* The Original Rick Rosenthal edition

* The TV edition

* The Original Theatrical Edition

* Deleted Footage

* Rick Rosenthal commentary

* Jamie Lee Curtis commentary

In the "Halloween 25 years of terror" the director of Halloween II talks about a scene that has never been released to the public. It sounds very scary- I would love to see this.

Now the reason why "Halloween II" doesn't have a special edition isn't very clear. What is known is that "John Carpenter & Jamie Lee Curtis" hate the movie. So they most likely would not want any involvement.

There is a demand for this movie as a special edition! However there are a few problems

1) Universal did not make the movie they only released it. Dino De Laurentiis made the movie! So Universal doesn't own the deleted footage! Also they only syndicate "Halloween II" THE TV version. They release the movie that the producers give them for TV showings. A DVD release of that version is not part of the option!

2) Universal owns the Home Video rights for the United States and Canada. Believe it or not Lions Gate owns international home video rights!

3) The cost of a special edition of this movie would have to be split between 3 parties A) Universal B) Lions Gate C) Dino De Laurentiis

4) Rick Rosenthal would want to be paid for a commentary! The actor for interviews would want to be paid as well. IF they went with the writers that would be John Carpenter and Debra Hill! John Carpenter as far as hates Halloween II and would not want anything to do with a special edition! Also Debra Hill died last year. TO bad she would of given an interview!

5) Jamie Lee Curtis has stated she didn't like "Halloween II" and so I doubt if she would give an interview!

6) There is no money to be made on this! At best it would break even!

7) Dino De Laurentiis & Lions Gate will not put a dime into the special edition because the "Halloween Movies" do not have a huge international following! It has a loyal following however its not huge enough for "Lions Gate" to pony up some cash. The box set of of the :Halloween Movies" that was released in the UK did not meet sales projections.

I think its because "Halloween" is an American Holiday. "Halloween" outside the United States is just another day. So people outside the USA have no idea what "Halloween" is.

Don't get me wrong I would love a Special Edition but I don't see this happening unless people here in the states would pay a high price for it? Would you pay $50 for a DVD of "Halloween II". What if it included a special edition of "Halloween III"?