Aaron Sorkin goes back to Olbermann inspiration for return to TV

[NYCGirl]

His first series, SPORTS NIGHT, was based on Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick.

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/sure-well-watch.html

Well, it just so happens that we may be seeing him soon -- just not in the way we'd expect. A source close to Sorkin says the uber-writer is in talks with Entourage to guest star on the comedy once it returns to HBO in July. And there may be more good news on the horizon: Although his dance card is filled with must-finish screenplays (a Facebook movie! A courtroom drama for George Clooney called The Challenge!) word is that Sorkin is mulling over the idea of a new TV drama that takes a behind-the-scenes look at a cable news program (think: Keith Olbermann's show on MSNBC). Though I'm not all that thrilled at the prospect of yet another behind-the-scenes show, I'll take what I can get if it means Sorkin will (finally!) be back on TV.

[Dennis Donovan]

1. The "behind the scenes" genre of sitcoms has been done to death...

...although I'd be willing to give anything Sorkin does a shot.;):thumbsup:

[NYCGirl]

2. It's a drama, not a sitcom. And I would read the phone book if Sorkin wrote it.

:thumbsup:

[Dennis Donovan]

4. Ahhh...

I stand-corrected!:hi:

[MrCoffee]

3. Will he keep is personal life out of it?

I hope he does. He makes good television.

[NYCGirl]

8. Sorkin's personal life, or Olbermann's? NT

[Cant trust em]

5. The West Wing is pretty much the best TV drama ever

I can't imagine what else I would want in a television show. The last few seasons didn't quite have the same magic as the first few, but still entertaining none the less.

[NYCGirl]

6. The last couple of seasons were after Sorkin left the series. NT

[Cant trust em]

7. Well there you go. NT