The End of Studio 60

TV

Several months ago, there was a rumor that NBC’s newest show headed by West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, was going to be canned just a few shows into its freshman season. This was quickly dispelled and it was reported that the show had been renewed for a full 23-ish episode season and that the number of viewers, while only about half what they were for the first night in prime time, were still decent enough to justify keeping it around.

Now it seems that was all hogwash, and tonight looks to be the last night for the show before it goes on hiatus indefinitely. Losing 50% of viewers immediately after Heroes certainly didn’t help out one bit. Hopefully the show will continue in another avenue, possibly through DVD sales a la Firefly and online viewing on NBC’s website. The show was enjoyable, but perhaps aimed just a bit too high.

R.I.P.

New Job

Announcements, Work

I can’t believe that I’ve never written anything about work on this so-called blog of mine, but apparently not. Therefore I am now obligated to do so, as I have just started a new job and may from time to time share some amusing anecdotes from my adventures in the land of technical support. Because of the nature of my new job, this is almost a given.

In other news, I also upgraded to WordPress 2.1 since apparently it has been quite a while since I installed a new version. Apparently it is spiffier. I am tired now and don’t feel like finishing the rest of this paragraph.

In Search of a Wii

General

Something changed my mind since the launch of the Wii in November, and now I really want one. The only problem is, there are practically none in any stores, so I will have to wait. This is probably a good thing, since I just paid tuition.

Christmastime

General

Always glad to be done with a semester of school with passing grades, it is time once again to settle in for holiday festivities. For some reason it never feels like Christmas for me until just before the holiday itself. However I was watching the latest episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, entitled “The Christmas Show,” which launched me into the mood early.

I also have done next to no Christmas shopping yet, either. Being a poor college student doesn’t help much, but payday is rapidly approaching. I have no clue what to get for anybody, though 🙁

Dentist Visit

General

I visited the dentist today for the first time in five years. Initially met by me with intense anxiety, it turned out to not be so bad. (No new cavities!) Still, he advised me that dropping in only once every five years is “a mistake” and I already have an appointment set for 2007.