Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip looked to be a hands-down winner in the 2006-07 television season. Yet, as the season progressed, the show turned out to be more of a loser due to the heavy-handedness of its creator.

When you think about it, there are only a few TV shows that have aired over the last 50-plus years that have had memorable Christmas episodes. Shows like M*A*S*H, All in the Family, Little House on the Prairie, and ER.
You can add The West Wing to this list, as well. While not on for as [...]

Ah, the post that started it all. The West Wing Week is an outgrowth of this here weekly feature; the series was simply too mammoth to be contained in just one post. Either that, or I figured it was a good way to get everyone else to carry the load for me (a thought that [...]

With the 2008-2009 network television season in the bag, and a dreary 2009-2010 season to look forward to, I find my mind a wandering back in time. As easy as it is to stumble back on The West Wing anyway, my stroll was aided by a recent conversation being held over the highs and lows [...]