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OldPunk1984 t1_j29xd3t wrote

30 Rock vs Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Both about a SNL type sketch show that aired on NBC in 2006.

One had 7 seasons and the other is Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

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Any-Low9727 t1_j2ai1bt wrote

Ya but let me tell you... I loved Studio 60 and miss it dearly.

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bobtheflob t1_j2bf5wj wrote

I remember at the time many people saying that they felt bad for 30 Rock because of the unfortunate timing. Studio 60 got more hype and most people thought it would have the better staying power.

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OldPunk1984 t1_j2bvaqn wrote

On paper it looked that way. Sorkin was just coming off of West Wing and Tina Fey wasn’t a sure thing at this point. While she was on SNL and Mean Girls was a success, to the public she was just the Weekend Update anchor and Mean Girls was more associated with Lohan. This was her first thing where she was front and center. Without seeing either I would have thought Sunset Strip would be the one that survives.

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jl_theprofessor t1_j2asufn wrote

You know, I just started my rewatch of 30 Rock from start to finish, today.

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nedlum t1_j2bf8vb wrote

Might as well squeeze in Studio 60. It won’t take very long.

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twbrn t1_j2eepio wrote

> One had 7 seasons and the other is Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

That's hardly fair. One is a goofy sitcom and the other is a drama. A funny drama, but still. And Studio 60 was a great show.

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