Studio 60

Did anyone see Studio 60 on the sunset strip last night? It is the new show that is supposed to be a behind the scenes look at a Saturday night live type show. It has Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet and Bradley Whitford. (by the way, instead of saying "that is the greatest thing since sliced bread", i think the new phrase has to be "greatest thing since the dvr". I mean hasn't the dvr replaced sliced bread in greatness from an invention standpoint? I think this should be a new law.)

Anyway I am usually not into that many drama shows or serials. I usually leave those for the better half. Shows like Grey's Anatomy, the Unit, CSI. I stick with sports and reality for the most part.

But I haven't had a show hold my attention like that pilot episode in a long time. The beginning was riveting and the way the story was told and unfolded was great. Nice tension, good humor - a nice mix all around. I hope it can maintain that start because at then end of the show I was left wanting more. It had done its job.

For the time being it will be bumping off some old sesame street and backyardigans from the dvr listing.

It has to be good to keep my attention and not go off of some sappy love triangle tangent (which the groundwork was already laid out for - I am sure this will be a story line but hopefully not overpowering). For example Friends I was out after year 1 - it was same story second verse. Grey's Anatomy - out. Who cares if she picks McDreamy, and by the way his current wife is hotter than stick girl. Desperate Housewives - out. Story got too crazy after year one. So Studio 60 may not hold up over time...but the beginning was sure good.

Amazing Race is still priority number 1 for me this fall season...but if episode 2 is as good as the pilot Studio 60 may be right on its heels.