But it lives! Our pal Ray Richmond, the best entertainment columnist in the business, says he's got it on very good word that the show is back in production!
"A rumor had been going around (imagine that -- a rumor on the Internet!) that after having gone back into production earlier this month on episodes 17 through 22, the show had ceased production and the plug finally, irrevocably pulled," writes Ray. "WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! (Imagine it -- an inaccurate rumor on the Internet!) I got the scoop...
"...from Lesley Cerwin, the NBC publicist assigned to the show, and she confirmed that production on episode 19 was scheduled to be completed (Wednesday) and work on episode 20 commenced on Thursday."
So it looks like Sorkin's folly will get a full season in the can. Ray, who's a star at The Hollywood Reporter and blogs at Past Deadline, says the show will most likely return in the dead dog days of summer for a "final farewell.
"Don't hold your breath for the show's second-season renewal. That probably ain't happening. Networks typically reserve that stuff for shows that don't bleed millions of dollars, being as they are in the profit business and all."
Even so, a victory lap? Considering his wild past, we'd bet Sorkin is holding home videos of somebody in power at NBC.
Comments (6)
I may be alone, but I like this show and I'm glad that it's coming back.
1 of 6 | Posted by JayhawkAnne
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Posted on March 29, 2007 3:32 PM
You're not alone, JayhawkAnne. I dig this show and it deserves at least a full season.
2 of 6 | Posted by ferrato | Posted on March 29, 2007 4:06 PM
All I can say about this is YAY!! I love this show.
3 of 6 | Posted by geewits
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Posted on March 30, 2007 2:08 AM
I also appreciate this show and thought it HAD potential to develop into a keeper. BUT I do agree that being preached at via TV is Not the way to keep an adult audience. How about a little more show and a whole lot less opinion. This is NOT the "West Wing" anymore and with people pontificating in this particular venue it does end up sounding like politico-speak ; it sounds like what is: PREACHING- Stop that!
4 of 6 | Posted by Ronibuni | Posted on March 30, 2007 9:14 AM
I really like the show. I am happy it will be returning to finish out the season, but am disappointed it probably won't be back next year.
5 of 6 | Posted by Jackie Malizia | Posted on April 11, 2007 9:09 AM
I love this show and I'm disappointed to hear it will not return next fall. NBC - STOP taking off the GOOD Shows!!
6 of 6 | Posted by Denise | Posted on April 22, 2007 1:17 PM