jets24 6 Posted December 5, 2008 The West Wing. I really think Aaron Sorkin is one of the best writers for television & movies. Perhaps it's just that I relate to his humor, etc. but there has not been a show that I enjoy the writing and acting more than The West Wing. Sports Night from Sorkin was also a terrific show but never made it through bad ratings. I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I really do enjoy his shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted December 5, 2008 enjoyable show. smart. well written. at least for the first few seasons. in fact, it worked so well, that they actually turned a West Wing character into the REAL POTUS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,289 Posted December 5, 2008 The West Wing. I really think Aaron Sorkin is one of the best writers for television & movies. Perhaps it's just that I relate to his humor, etc. but there has not been a show that I enjoy the writing and acting more than The West Wing. Sports Night from Sorkin was also a terrific show but never made it through bad ratings. I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I really do enjoy his shows. Sooo hard to call a best ever. West Wing is definitely a fantastic show. But soo many others Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted December 5, 2008 Wow. I would not have expected this from you. Okay, I would, but only because you said this before. But THEN I wouldn't have expected it from you. Totally agree. The writing, casting, directing (before he left) was far superior to anything ever brought to television before. You could tell he had actual former WW people on his writing staff. I can't think of one poorly cast character*. And there wasn't a single show where I didn't learn something. I know that's anathema to television audiences today, but it was singularly extraordinary in that fact. I'm a huge fan of language, of the art of crafting a sentence, a soliloquy. WW did this better than any television show before or since. Leo McGarry's musings on alcohol made every single alcoholic in america wonder how it is someone could read their mind. To this day, I love listening to the show. I know what's coming, in some cases, I know it verbatim, but the language is so well crafted, almost melodic in its delivery. The humor was top-notch as well. In fact, in the early seasons, there isn't one thing that I can think of that wasn't top notch. I could not agree with you more. *early seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,085 Posted December 5, 2008 I was having deja vu, so I did a search. Wow dude, either you have short term memory loss, or you REALLY like the west wing. http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...mp;hl=west+wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parrot 789 Posted December 5, 2008 One of the few long-running shows I don't think I've ever watched a single full episode of. Don't know why because I always heard how good it was, just never got into it. But I've also never watched a single episode of Desparate Housewives either, so maybe it all balances out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillybear 364 Posted December 5, 2008 Nothing tops LOST. NOTHING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jets24 6 Posted December 5, 2008 I was having deja vu, so I did a search. Wow dude, either you have short term memory loss, or you REALLY like the west wing. http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...mp;hl=west+wing No. I just didn't recieve any decent responses. It was like...Greg the Bunny? A-Team? etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jets24 6 Posted December 5, 2008 Wow. I would not have expected this from you. Okay, I would, but only because you said this before. But THEN I wouldn't have expected it from you. Totally agree. The writing, casting, directing (before he left) was far superior to anything ever brought to television before. You could tell he had actual former WW people on his writing staff. I can't think of one poorly cast character*. And there wasn't a single show where I didn't learn something. I know that's anathema to television audiences today, but it was singularly extraordinary in that fact. I'm a huge fan of language, of the art of crafting a sentence, a soliloquy. WW did this better than any television show before or since. Leo McGarry's musings on alcohol made every single alcoholic in america wonder how it is someone could read their mind. To this day, I love listening to the show. I know what's coming, in some cases, I know it verbatim, but the language is so well crafted, almost melodic in its delivery. The humor was top-notch as well. In fact, in the early seasons, there isn't one thing that I can think of that wasn't top notch. I could not agree with you more. *early seasons. I actually think we should hang out sometime. We just can't talk about politics. Other than that, I'm buying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted December 5, 2008 I actually think we should hang out sometime. We just can't talk about politics. Other than that, I'm buying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GettnHuge 1 Posted December 5, 2008 If by west wing you mean Married With Children then sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Girl 1 Posted December 6, 2008 Top Chef is currently at the top of my list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,289 Posted December 6, 2008 Nothing tops LOST. NOTHING. Excellent point sir..EXCELLENT...However, I feel they are different shows. I can miss a West Wing....Although I too love the show, but I dread missing an episode of LOST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tikigods 76 Posted December 6, 2008 The West Wing. I really think Aaron Sorkin is one of the best writers for television & movies. Perhaps it's just that I relate to his humor, etc. but there has not been a show that I enjoy the writing and acting more than The West Wing. Sports Night from Sorkin was also a terrific show but never made it through bad ratings. I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I really do enjoy his shows. Hard to disagree with you on this especially since the President was from NH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,691 Posted December 6, 2008 never watched an episode of west wing, but maybe i'll rent a season from blockbuster...if it's available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Pete 0 Posted December 6, 2008 sorry Jets, but maybe you belong on Fantasy Island if you think WW is the best show EVER!!! No way in hell that show is the greatest of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,340 Posted December 6, 2008 The West Wing. I really think Aaron Sorkin is one of the best writers for television & movies. Perhaps it's just that I relate to his humor, etc. but there has not been a show that I enjoy the writing and acting more than The West Wing. Sports Night from Sorkin was also a terrific show but never made it through bad ratings. I'm sure that I'm in the minority but I really do enjoy his shows. It's my personal opinion that you are a moron. hth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jets24 6 Posted December 7, 2008 It's my personal opinion that you are a moron. hth Who cares? Who cares? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MisanthropicAnthropoid 0 Posted December 7, 2008 I'm gonna say it's Firefly. Joss Whedon writes brilliant dialog. If it weren't for FOX's sudden but inevitable betrayal. . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,552 Posted December 8, 2008 Who cares? Who cares? fixxxered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
