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Before there was Aaron Sorkin's West Wing, there was Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night, which followed the trials and tribulations of a smart, energetic television staff as they scrambled to put on a nightly cable sports show, not unlike ESPN's SportsCenter. Sports Night was every bit as good as its political successor--and in some ways, even better--even though it didn't have the gravitas of, say, running the country on a daily basis. You don't need to know anything about sports to appreciate the dynamics of the Sports Night news room (which bears more than a passing similarity to His Girl Friday), and the issues the cast grappled with every week ran from the serious to the frothy, always peppered with snappy Sorkin dialogue. And sadly, as befalls most quality television (TV Guide dubbed it "The Best Show You're Not Watching"), Sports Night was canceled after two seasons. But the trajectory of 45 episodes on this DVD set allows you to watch one of the best and most groundbreaking half-hour shows ever put on television.
Those familiar with Sorkin's writing style will revel in the unabashed comedy and interoffice romance on display here, and the way it's set in motion by a powerhouse cast, including Felicity Huffman's Dana (sexy, neurotic show producer), Peter Krause's Casey (goofball anchor guy), Joshua Malina's know-it-all Jeremy (staff nerd and information repository), Sabrina Lloyd's efficient Natalie (Dana's mostly unflappable assistant), and the show's two secret weapons: Robert Guillaume as executive producer Isaac, who was to Sports Night what Martin Sheen was to The West Wing, and the superb Josh Charles, who as co-anchor Dan, a man as complex as he was funny and heartbreaking, was the heart and soul of Sports Night. Damn, they just don't make TV this good anymore! --Mark Englehart
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Taut, exciting, realistic dramedy about the lives of sports journalists. It's a show about a show about sports, that isn't about sports at all.
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By Zepherine
Format:DVD
Sports night is a TV show written by Aaron Sorkin (West Wing, Studio 60). As all his other TV shows, this one is smart, satirical, fast-talking, fast-paced, character-driven, and excellent. It takes place in a sports tv newsroom, and it follows the trials and tribulations of the two news writers/anchors and their team. It's extremely well acted (you'll recognize actors from Sorkin's other TV shows), and highly recommended.
Slim packaging makes the re-release of this TV show on DVD even more appealing.
Slim packaging makes the re-release of this TV show on DVD even more appealing.
By Anonymous
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I ordered this DVD for a Christmas present and it arrived on time and in excellent condition. The show is fantastic and has become a huge hit in my house.
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I only wish I knew about this show when it was on TV - a friend recommended it (as we were talking about Aaron Sorkin & he asked me if I'd ever watched it. He lent me his copy and i JUST HAD TO HAVE IT.
Once you get past about the first 4 or so episodes with the phoney laugh track (I hate laugh tracks - if it's funny, I'll laugh) - it's WONDERFUL. Very funny & very well written!!!!!
Once you get past about the first 4 or so episodes with the phoney laugh track (I hate laugh tracks - if it's funny, I'll laugh) - it's WONDERFUL. Very funny & very well written!!!!!
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No Subtitles
I am hearing impaired. This "fabulous" box set and they didn't spring for subtitles. Cheap. It is useless to me.
Published 15 months ago by Terry Rutherford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Father's Day Gift
My dad and I used to watch this show together the first season it was on. I thought it would be an excellent father's day gift this year - and it was. He LOVED it. Read more
Published on July 20 2009 by A. Templeman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great TV
It's a shame this show only lasted two seasons. I can't understand why - Sorkin's is the smartest, snappiest, funniest stuff on TV. Read more
Published on April 26 2006
4.0 out of 5 stars
Only one flaw
The show was wonderful and I still mourn its cancellation. It is great to finally have the DVDs so I can get my _Sports Night_ fix anytime. Read more
Published on July 5 2004 by T. Spackman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show, but it wasn't around long enough
Before West Wing Aaron Sorkin brought us this great show about a group of people putting on a sports news show for a fictional cable network. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004 by T. Bratz
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best series ever!
Writer/creator Aaron Sorkin and director Thomas Schlamme went on to develop NBC's "The West Wing" during the second season of this wonderful series. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004 by Denny Vu Quach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sports Night
One of the best shows you never watched. Unfortunately, Aaron Sorkin's mix of witty dialogue and endearing characters did not catch on with the viewing public. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by S. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best shows ever
I do not own the DVD boxed set but caught as many episodes as i could during a bout of insomnia when it was aired on Comedy Central. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by M. R. Chateauvert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-written, Intelligent Show
Sports Night was an amazing show that combined both a drama and a comedy into a half-hour time slot. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible show
If you enjoy The West Wing, sports, or just good writing, Sports Night is the show for you. I never once watched the show when it was on network TV, in fact i didn't know it... Read more
Published on May 9 2004 by Jags
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