"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" The Focus Group (2006)

Director:

Chris Misiano

Writers:

Aaron Sorkin (creator)
Aaron Sorkin (written by)

TV Series:

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006)

Original Air Date:

1 October 2006 (Season 1, Episode 3)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Focus group numbers have some people at the show and at the network up in arms, Matt seems apprehensive about airing skits that make fun of Republicans, and an embarrassing event from Jordan's past comes to light. |

Plot Keywords:

Television Flop | Television | Television Studio | Homosexual Subtext | Actor Shares First Name With Character

Cast

Matthew Perry	...	Matt Albie
Amanda Peet	...	Jordan McDeere
Bradley Whitford	...	Danny Tripp
Steven Weber	...	Jack Rudolph
D.L. Hughley	...	Simon Stiles
Sarah Paulson	...	Harriet Hayes
Nathan Corddry	...	Tom Jeter (as Nate Corddry)
Timothy Busfield	...	Cal Shanley
Evan Handler	...	Ricky Tahoe
Carlos Jacott	...	Ron Oswald
Ayda Field	...	Jeannie Whatley
Simon Helberg	...	Alex Dwyer
Wendy Phillips	...	Shelley Green
Michael Hyatt	...	Maisey
Lucy Davis	...	Lucy Kenwright

Company:

Shoe Money Productions

Trivia:

The Guest Host, appearing on screen, was Rob Reiner. The Guest Musical Act, not appearing, was Gwen Stefani.

Quotes:

Ricky Tahoe: Can we cut to the chase?
Danny Tripp: Yeah! If it were up to me, we'd even cut the chase.
Ricky Tahoe: What problem do the two of you have with the two of us and when is it gonna stop?
Danny Tripp: Whoa... whoa. First of all, Matt and I are two separate people. Don't paint us with the same brush. Matt has a problem with you. I'm completely indifferent towards you.
Ricky Tahoe: Was that supposed to be funny?
Danny Tripp: Guys, I've gotta get back in there.
Ricky Tahoe: Danny...
Danny Tripp: Bill Maher. He made a politically incorrect observation on his own show, helpfully titled Politically Incorrect, and the sky fell down on him. Matt was one of the first guys to take up his side and so the sky fell down on him. And when AP asked you for a reaction quote, do you remember what you said?
Ricky Tahoe: It was more than four years ago, Danny. I have no earthly idea what I said.
Ron Oswald: I do.
[...]

Movie Connections:

References Broadcast News (1987)

Soundtrack:

Will You Love Me Tomorrow