"Sports Night" The Complete Series (1998-2000)
Thanks for Watching
By Jeffrey M. Anderson
Buy Sports Night on DVD.
Written by Aaron Sorkin, "Sports Night" probably turned off most
audiences with its quick, snappy banter and its minimal laugh track.
And, though it was billed as a comedy, "Sports Night" could effortlessly
evoke tears with its beautifully played poignancy. After devouring all
45 episodes in this new box set in less than a week, it lands firmly on
my list of the greatest shows of all time. How could it not with a
brilliant supporting turn by William H. Macy as ratings expert Sam
Donovan? Additional kudos to Josh Charles, Peter Krause, Felicity
Huffman, Joshua Malina, Sabrina Lloyd and Robert Guillaume for their
lethal acting chops. Unfortunately, the six-disc box set contains no
extras.
Starring: Josh Charles, Peter Krause, Felicity Huffman, Joshua Malina, Sabrina Lloyd, Robert Guillaume, Kayla Blake, Greg Baker, Timothy Davis-Reed, Jeff Mooring, Ron Ostrow, William H. Macy, Teri Polo
Written by: Aaron Sorkin, etc.
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme, etc.
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Running Time: 1035 minutes
Date: November 7, 2002
