November 12, 2002
Keeping It Real on "Sports Night"
by Jeff Merron
Source: ESPN.com
Summary: Compares reel-life "Sports Night" with real-life ESPN's "Sportscenter" |
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November 12, 2002
"Sports Night" Banter on DVD
by Joe Gross
Source: Albany Times-Union
Summary: "Sports Night" DVD review |
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November 5, 2002
Reviews: "Spider-Man," "Sports Night"
by Ken Tucker and Dalton Ross
Source: CNN.com and Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" DVD review |
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October 29, 2002
Beloved Sports Show Touches a Fan's Heart
by Mattew R. Weaver
Source: Washington State University's Daily Evergreen Online
Summary: "Sports Night" coming to DVD |
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July 19, 2002
Why TiVo When You Can DVD
by Monty Ashley
Source: TeeVee
Summary: "Sports Night" coming to DVD |
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July 17, 2002
"Once and Again," "Felicity," "Sports Night" Coming to DVD
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" DVD release |
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July 17, 2002
For DVD, Buena Vista Turns on the TV
by Scott Hettrick
Source: Video Business Online
Summary: Supplier sends "Sports Night" to DVD |
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March 30, 2001
"Sports Night" Suffers on Comedy Central
by TV News Lite Staff Writers
Source: TV News Lite
Summary: Criticism for commercial placement and showing episodes out of order |
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December 28, 2000
Good 'Sports'
by Damian J. Holbrook
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: Praise for "Sports Night" as it premieres on Comedy Central |
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December, 8, 2000
"Gideon's Crossing," "Hughleys" Among Image Nominees
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume nominated for an award |
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October 24, 2000
"Sports Night" Sees Light of Day Again
by Zack Armstrong
Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat
Summary: "Sports Night" rerun rights purchased by Comedy Central |
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October 17, 2000
"Sports Night" Finds New Home
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Comedy Central picking up rerun rights to "Sports Night" |
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July 24, 2000
Henry Winkler Emmy Nod Ruled Ineligible
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: William H. Macy gets Emmy nod |
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June 22, 2000
No Comeback for "Sports Night"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Aaron Sorkin decides to discontinue series |
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June 22, 2000
Looking For Work?
by TV Guide Online Staff Writers
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: HBO isn't interested in reviving "Sports Night" |
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June 20, 2000
HBO Says "No" to "Sports Night"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Rumors about HBO picking up "Sports Night" untrue |
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June 20, 2000
Lights Out for "Sports Night"
by Joal Ryan
Source: Hollywood.com
Summary: "Sports Night" not picked up by HBO |
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June 19, 2000
G'Night, "Sports Night" and Good Riddance
by Andrew Wallenstein
Source: Media Life Magazine
Summary: Be gone, "Sports Night," and weep not for this over-rated sap-sucker |
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June 14, 2000
NBC Tops 'Quality TV' Nominations
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" receives 4 nominations |
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May 17, 2000
'X'-pected Return
by Craig Seymour
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: mentions ABC canceling "Sports Night" |
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May 16, 2000
Game Over?
by Damian J. Holbrook
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: ABC cancels "Sports Night" |
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May 16, 2000
ABC Punts "Sports Night"
by Joal Ryan
Source: Hollywood.com
Summary: ABC cancels "Sports Night" |
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May 16, 2000
ABC Fall Season: Geena Davis and More "Millionaire"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" officially canceled |
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May 9, 2000
Robert Guillaume Savors Life After Stroke
by A.J.S. Rayl
Source: USA Today
Summary: Stroke warning signs, the attack, rehabilitation, and life after a stroke |
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May 3, 2000
TV Guide
by Bruce Fretts
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" and other shows deserving of a timeslot next season |
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April 26, 2000
"Sports Night" Back in the Ring
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" two-part season finale airing on May 9 and 16 |
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April 24, 2000
Huffman and Macy Expecting?
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: The two are expecting their first child in August |
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April 6, 2000
Sitcoms - Still Kickin'
by Erica Martinson
Source: The Trincoll Journal
Summary: "Sports Night" can be, at times, an acquired taste |
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April 5, 2000
Brilliant "Sports Night" is a Sitcom Like No Other
by Ann Mullen
Source: Detroit Metro Times
Summary: "Sports Night" is not merely intelligent TV; it is pure genius. |
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March 16, 2000
Sorkin Still Writing on "Sports Night," "West Wing"
by Sherri Sylvester
Source: CNN.com
Summary: Until ABC drops the axe on "Sports Night," he'll just keep on writing |
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March 16, 2000
Robert Guillaume Bounces Back
by Stephen Miller
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: Robert Guillaume recovery from his stroke |
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March 12, 2000
Backstage at SAG Awards
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Josh Charles signs autographs on red carpet |
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March 12, 2000
DGA Honors "Sports Night," "Tuesdays With Morrie"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Thomas Schlamme wins for "Sports Night" |
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March 8, 2000
Save These Shows
by Adele Marley
Source: Baltimore City Paper
Summary: A listing of shows which need to be renewed for next season |
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March 6, 2000
The Best Show You're Not Watching
by Matt Roush
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: "Sports Night" deserves to make it to the big leagues |
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March 5, 2000
TV Guide Awards: The Winners
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" named "The Best Show You're Not Watching" |
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March 1, 2000
"Sports Night," "Freaks" Fans: Let's Huddle
by John Levesque
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Summary: Who, what, and where to write to save two television shows |
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February 29, 2000
ABC Ready to Bag Sweeps
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night"'s season will end in April |
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February 28, 2000
Fair Weather Friends
by Lynette Rice
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Asks if ABC will pick up "Sports Night" for next season |
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February 18, 2000
ABC Does Spring Shuffle
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night"'s season will end on April 4 |
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January 15, 2000
Bloomberg, Braun Discuss ABC's Season
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" reaching new audience highs |
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January 6, 2000
NBC and ABC Shuffle Programming
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Surprisingly, "Sports Night" is kept on current Tuesday time slot |
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December 20, 1999
Golden Globe Nominee List
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Felicity Huffman receives a nomination |
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December 10, 1999
Review: "Dharma & Greg," "Sports Night," "Will & Grace"
by Ken Tucker
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: episode review receives a B |
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December 2, 1999
Brandy, D.L. Hughley Nominated for NAACP Image Award
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume receives a nomination |
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November 11, 1999
Stars Set to Shine on Celebrity Jeopardy!
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Peter Krause on Jeopardy! |
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November 2, 1999
ABC Pulls Two Sitcoms For Sweeps
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" pulled from ABC lineup |
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October 17, 1999
TV's breakthrough scene stealer
by Mark Morrison
Source: USA Weekend Magazine
Summary: Joshua Malina gets your attention in "Sports Night" |
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October 12, 1999
Sorkin Pays Homage to Hillary
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Sorkin talks about "Dan Rydell" meeting Hillary Clinton |
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October 7, 1999
"Angel" Beats "Party of Five" - Ultimate TV Poll
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" finishes third in poll on Tuesday night viewing |
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October 5, 1999
Good 'Sports'
by Sandra P. Angulo
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" season premiere features a big kiss |
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October 5, 1999
Malina Gets Into the Swing of "Sports Night"
by Sylvia Rubin
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Summary: Article about Joshua Malina and "Sports Night" |
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September 23, 1999
Sports Comedy Will Begin Second Year
by The Alestle Staff Writers
Source: Southern Illinois University's The Alestle
Summary: "Sports Night" makes its fall season premiere on October 5 |
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September 15, 1999
Keeping It All In the Family
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: William H. Macy joins "Sports Night" for several episodes |
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September, 1999
Emmys '99 - Best and Worst
by Jeff Reid
Source: E! Online
Summary: mentions Robert Guillaume Emmy bittersweet moment |
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September 13, 1999
1999 Emmys - Winners and Losers
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" wins Outstanding Direction |
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September 2, 1999
Leno and Guillaume Give Emmys
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume will be a presenter |
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September, 1999
Aaron Sorkin, Creator and Writer of "Sports Night"
by Colleen Patrick
Source: Screentalk Magazine
Summary: Interview; Aaron Sorkin doesn't follow the rules |
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September, 1999
Peter Krause - Helping to Make T.V. Safe for Smart People
by Jay S. Jacobs
Source: popentertainment.com
Summary: Interview with Peter Krause |
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September, 1999
Sports Knight
by Aaron Sorkin
Source: Written By
Summary: Sorkin answers question about being heir to David E. Kelley |
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August 30, 1999
'Creative Arts Emmys' Winners List
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" wins 'Multi-Camera Picture Editing' for "Small Town" |
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August 26, 1999
ABC Ices "Sports Night"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: ABC pushes back "Sports Night" season premiere to October 5 |
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August 24, 1999
HBO Plus Broadcasts 'Creative Arts Emmys'
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" nominated and Peter Krause will be a presenter |
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August 16, 1999
Manic Mondays
by Joe Flint
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Competitive counter programming among networks for new fall season |
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August 9, 1999
The Fix is In
by Kristen Baldwin
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Ideas to revamp promising "Sports Night" and other shows |
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August 2, 1999
No Laughing Matter
by Joe Flint
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" isn't the only show to limit fake laughter |
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July 26, 1999
TCA Honors "Sopranos"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" honored as 'Outstanding Comedy' |
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July 23, 1999
The 1999 Emmys: Who's Happy, Who's Not
by Greg Baerg
Source: UltimateTV.com News and re-posted on Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" receives three Emmy nominations |
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July 22, 1999
Facts & Figures - 1999 Emmy Awards
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" receives three Emmy nominations |
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June 3, 1999
"Practice" and "Raymond" Top VQT Nominations
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" receives two nominations |
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June 3, 1999
"Sopranos" and "Practice" Lead TCA Nominations
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" receives three nominations |
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May 25, 1999
ABC Upfronts a Magical Event
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: ABC continues to support "Sports Night" |
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May 4, 1999
Picture Perfect
by Ken Tucker
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" season finale tonight, along with other good shows |
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May 4, 1999
A Fine First Season for "Sports Night" and creator Aaron Sorkin
by Frazier Moore
Source: Massachusetts Standard Times / South Coast Today
Summary: "Sports Night" has been a noticeable treat |
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May 3, 1999
After a Debilitating Stroke, Robert Guillaume returns to "Sports Night"
by Mike Duffy
Source: Detroit Free Press
Summary: Robert Guillaume has a new show business rule to live by |
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May 3, 1999
Four Months Back
by Tim Goodman
Source: San Francisco Examiner
Summary: Author's lament of the summer hiatus for "Sports Night" |
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April 26, 1999
Guillaume Returns to "Sports Night"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume comes back for the season finale |
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April 13, 1999
"Sports Night" Tries a Double Play
by New Jersey Star-Ledger Staff Writers
Source: New Jersey Star-Ledger
Summary: What the heck is "Sports Night"? |
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April 13, 1999
Guillaume in Recovery
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume recovering at home after suffering stroke |
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April 12, 1999
A Few Good "Sports Nights"
by Philip Michaels
Source: TeeVee
Summary: What "Sports Night" does, it does exceedingly well |
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April 5, 1999
Imagine Negotiates with Disney
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Imagine Television asks for contract extension with Disney |
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March 27, 1999
"JAG's" Bell Hosts Awards
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume will attend Genesis Awards; "Sports Night" honored |
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March 24, 1999
"Sopranos" Endorsed by VQT
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" also endorsed |
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March 18, 1999
Redundant "Sports Night" Loses Its Momentum
by Rob Owen
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Summary: It's still smart, it's still sophisticated, but it's become unbearably redundant. |
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March 18, 1999
"Sports Night's" Plot Will Include Guillaume's Stroke and Recovery
by Detroit Free Press Staff Writers
Source: Detroit Free Press
Summary: Guillaume's stroke will be worked into the series |
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March 18, 1999
"Sports Night" Picked Up
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" picked up for second season |
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March 17, 1999
Like a Latin
by Josh Welk
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: ABC officially renews "Sports Night" |
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March 12, 1999
"Sports Night" Honored
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" honored at William S. Paley Festival |
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March 11, 1999
"Sports Night" with Felicity
by Ed Bark
Source: Milwaukee Shepherd Express
Summary: Article about Felicity Huffman and "Sports Night" |
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March 10, 1999
Third Annual PRISM Awards
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" wins award for "The Apology" |
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March 9, 1999
Kilborn Inspires Casey Character
by Detroit Free Press Staff Writers
Source: Detroit Free Press
Summary: "Casey McCall" looks to be based on Craig Kilborn |
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March 9, 1999
Huffman Happy on "Sports Night"
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Felicity Huffman talks about the bumpy road to success |
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March 9, 1999
A Happy Teammate on "Sports Night"
by Frazier Moore
Source: Massachusetts Standard Times / South Coast Today
Summary: How Felicity Huffman landed her part on "Sports Night" |
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March 2, 1999
The 'Eye' Has It
by Joe Flint
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: ABC stands behind "Sports Night" despite struggling ratings |
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February 25, 1999
Television: "Sports Night"
by FFWD Weekly Staff Writers
Source: FFWD Weekly
Summary: Article about Joshua Malina and "Sports Night" |
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February 22, 1999
Working Stiffs
by Joyce Millman
Source: Salon Entertainment
Summary: Author gives unfavorable reviews of "Sports Night" and "Dilbert" |
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February 15, 1999
TV Animals Honored
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" honored by The Ark Trust |
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February 9, 1999
"Sports Night" Has a Bumpy Ride on ABC
by Rick Kushman
Source: Sacramento Bee
Summary: ABC is not getting it when it comes to "Sports Night" and "Cupid" |
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February 8, 1999
More Viewers Needed for "Sports Night"
by John Kiesewetter
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Summary: Article about "Sports Night's" rankings and demographics |
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February 2, 1999
Guillaume's Absence Leaves His Show in a Fix
by Allan Johnson
Source: Chicago Tribune and reprinted in Detroit Free Press
Summary: It is not known how Guillaume's absence will be explained in the series |
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January 31, 1999
Sitcom Survival
by Nancy McAlister
Source: Jacksonville Times-Union
Summary: The prospects for "Frasier," "Becker," "Sports Night," and "Home Improvement" |
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January 26, 1999
"Sports Night" Honored at Paley Festival
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: "Sports Night" will be honored on March 7 |
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January 21, 1999
Robert Guillaume Recovers From Stroke
by Zap2it.com Staff Writers
Source: Zap2it.com
Summary: Robert Guillaume released from hospital |
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January 11, 1999
"Sports Night"
by Jeff Merron
Source: Sports Jones
Summary: Author excited about the television series |
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January 11, 1999
"Sports Night": A Higher IQ Than Any Other Half-hour Comedy
by Lisa McInnis
Source: Stomp Tokyo
Summary: Think you have to spend an hour to get good dramatic payoff? Think again. |
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December 14, 1998
"Sports Night" Scores with Offbeat Mix
by John Kiesewetter
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Summary: Series review of "Sports Night" |
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December 4, 1998
Review: "Sports Night"
by Ken Tucker
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: series review receives an A- |
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November 30, 1998
No Guts, No Glory
by Robert David Sullivan
Source: Boston Phoenix
Summary: "Sports Night" is a refreshing backstage sitcom |
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November 30, 1998
ABC's "Sports Night" Isn't M*A*S*H, but It's Getting There
by Robert David Sullivan
Source: Boston Phoenix
Summary: "Sports Night" episode review |
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November 16, 1998
Come On, Soccer Is Great
by Rick Chandler
Source: Impression Magazine
Summary: "Sports Night" should have been author's baby, but now it's the latest unwatchable show |
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November 10, 1998
ABC's "Sports Night"Hard to Categorize, but Very Enjoyable
by Charlie Patton
Source: Jacksonville Times-Union
Summary: ABC's new series is a strange, difficult-to-define hybrid |
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November 9, 1998
Distinct? Or Extinct?
by James Collins
Source: Time
Summary: "Sports Night" is so innovative, it could be come a new evolutionary stage of the sitcom |
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September 29, 1998
New Sports Sitcom Has Houston Ties
by Ken Hoffman
Source: Houston Chronicle
Summary: Houston natives Thomas Schlamme and Ashley Nichols work on "Sports Night" |
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September 25, 1998
A Laugh Riot
by Joe Flint
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Cranked up chuckles are making some sitcom creators gag |
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September 22, 1998
Comedy and Drama and Sports?
by Tim Goodman
Source: San Francisco Examiner
Summary: Pilot review of "Sports Night" |
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September 22, 1998
"Sports Night" One of the Best Players in Season's Starting Lineup
by Rob Owen
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Summary: Pilot review of "Sports Night" |
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September 22, 1998
"Night" Has Great Potential
by Ed Sholinsky
Source: Michigan Daily
Summary: When is a sitcom not a sitcom? When said sitcom is "Sports Night" |
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September 22, 1998
"Sports Night," "The Hughleys" to Help ABC
by Tu Mi Tran
Source: University of Southern California's Daily Trojan
Summary: "Sports Night" is one of the season's most promising comedies |
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September 11, 1998
New Shows - Tuesday Nights
by Entertainment Weekly Staff Writers
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Preview of "Sports Night" and other shows |
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September 10, 1998
Fall TV Preview - "Sports Night"
by Entertainment Weekly Staff Writers
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Preview of "Sports Night" and first episode |
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September, 1998
"Sports Night"
by Infoplease Staff Writers
Source: infoplease.com
Summary: "Sports Night" is by far the best new series |
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September, 1998
Tuesday is "Sports Night"
by Anthony Parker
Source: Primetime Review
Summary: "Sports Night" series preview |
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