West Wing ends run
So yesterday was the end of the West Wing. I had gotten really into this show over the last 4 years. The last 2 seasons focusing on the Santos vs. Vinnick presedential run really point out how ridiculous running for office must be. But more importantly showed us 2 candidates that made you feel you could vote FOR either of them rather than AGAINST them. I realize it's a fictional show, but I can't remember the last time I can recall not getting a mouth full of bile at the mere thought of voting FOR one of the candidates. I hated Kerry. I thought he was a worthless, no talent assclown and would ruin this country if he got in office. But I voted for him because 1) I didn't want to waste a vote voting libertarian and 2) as useless as I thought he was, I hate Bush even more. And I can't see how it could have been possible for a brain dead chimp with a crack addiction to have done worse than Bush. And we still have more fun to come from Bush in the next couple years. Ugh. Could we PLEASE have some worthwhile candidates in 2008? Please? No Jeb Bush. No Hillary Clinton. And no John McCain, which bums me out, as I used to really respect the guy and WOULD have happily voted for him. Now he's turned into a blog-hating, Jerry Falwell loving nutjob. Argh.
Anyway, I really wanted West Wing to continue, so that was pretty much it's death knell. Scrubs was renewed, but not given a timeslot, again. As was Crossing Jordan, which was moderatly entertaining, even with how ridiculous it was. So I assume, we'll get more shows with judges, or jackasses eating disgusting stuff. I'll bet House is cancelled or put on hiatus too. Why keep the good shows on the air? Convicted lasted about as long as L&O: Trial By Jury, although I didn't really care for Conviction much, it was still better than most crap on the tube.
One bright spot is that NBC did pick up a new Aaron Sorkin drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. SportsNight, West Wing, American President. This guy can write a show. Matthew Perry was the only bright spot on friends, and his on screen chemistry with Amanda Peet was great in the Whole Nine Yards. Let's hope NBC gives it more than 2 airings before pulling it for more reality show crap.

Posted: Monday, 12:22pm | Topic: /TV