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April 2, 2004
Top Ten Canceled TV Shows
by Dave McCoy
Source: MSN Entertainment
Summary: "Sports Night" is rated seventh |
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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," "Sports," "Felicity" Get New Life on DVD
by Scott Hettrick
Source: Yahoo! News and Entertainment
Summary: "Sports Night" DVD release |
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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
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, July 17 2002
by Mark Armstrong
Source: E! Online News
ANOTHER LIFE ON DVD: Disney planning to release full seasons of the WB's Felicity and ABC's Once & Again and Sports Night on DVD. Each boxed set will sell for $79.99 and will hit stores November 5. |
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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
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, July 24 2000
by Mark Armstrong
Source: E! Online News
THUMBS DOWN: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences pulling Henry Winkler's Emmy nomination for outstanding comedy guest actor after ruling that his stint on Battery Park was ineligible because it didn't air until after the cutoff. Instead, William H. Macy picks up a nomination for 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 28, 2000
Aaron Sorkin's "Sports Night" Flameout
by Scott Collins
Source: Inside.com
Summary: Sorkin's departure kills any chance of "Sports Night" being picked up |
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June 23, 2000
Final Whistle for "Sports Night"
by Bridget Byrne
Source: E! Online News
Summary: Producers for ABC's Sports Night deciding not to move their critically-acclaimed show to another network despite several offers |
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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 21, 2000
Statement Regarding "Sports Night"
from Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme
Source: PRNewswire
Summary: Official statement saying "Sports Night" will not continue with new episodes |
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June 21, 2000
"Sports Night" Deal Caves In
by Eric Mink
Source: New York Daily News
Summary: Even with an offer from Showtime, Aaron Sorkin can't commit to the show |
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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 28, 2000
ABC's Cancellation of 'Sports Night' is an opportunity for HBO
by Kinney Littlefield
Source: The Orange County Register and reprinted in the Kansas City Star
Summary: "Sports Night" might be picked up by HBO |
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May 23, 2000
Blame It on "Sports Night"
by Tom Bierbaum
Source: Inside.com
Summary: In a fight to win the May sweeps, ABC execs say they wouldn't be facing an NBC charge if they'd kept "Sports Night" off their sweeps schedule |
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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
ABC Finds a Fix: Another Hit of Millionaire
by Stephen Battaglio
Source: Inside.com
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 15, 2000
Recommended Callout- "Sports Night"
by Beth Pinsker
Source: Inside.com
Summary: Urging people to watch season finale |
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May 15, 2000
WB Heeds "Roswell," "Felicity" Fan Mail
by Mark Armstrong
Source: E! Online News
Summary: "Sports Night" to be cancelled |
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May 10, 2000
Fox's Child Geniuses Smart, but Not That Smart
by Tom Bierbaum
Source: Inside.com
Summary: National television ratings for Tuesday, May 9 |
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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
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, April 26 2000
by Emily Farache
Source: E! Online News
OVERTIME: Sports Night is returning. The struggling series last aired an original episode on April 4, and most insiders expected the show would not return until after the May sweeps. ABC will air a two-part season finale May 9 and 16 in the show's regular Tuesday slot. |
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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 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 Awards a "Beauty" Contest
by Marcus Errico
Source: E! Online
Summary: Thomas Sclamme wins best director award for directing "Small Town" episode |
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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 7, 2000
Aaron Sorkin is a Man of Many Words
by John Levesque
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Summary: describes the writing process of Aaron Sorkin |
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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 3, 2000
Producers Pick "American Beauty"
by Chuck Kim
Source: E! Online News
Summary: Aaron Sorkin wins award for Most Promising Emerging Producer in television |
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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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February 15, 2000
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, February 15 2000
by Emily Farache
Source: E! Online News
BENCHED: CBS pulling Winning Lines and Candid Camera for the rest of the February sweeps, due to poor ratings. Other casualties include NBC's Stark Raving Mad and ABC's Sports Night. All shows still scheduled to return next month. |
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February 1, 2000
SAG Gives Props to "Sopranos," "Beauty"
by Julie Keller
Source: E! Online
Summary: Sports Night nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series by Screen Actors' Guild |
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January 21, 2000
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, January 21, 2000
by Emily Farache
Source: E! Online News
AWARD-O-RAMA! The Producers Guild's nominees for best film: American Beauty,Being John Malkovich,The Cider House Rules,The Hurricane and The Insider. Up for best TV series: Judging Amy,Sports Night,The West Wing,The Sopranos and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Winners announced March 2. |
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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 10, 2000
The Cast of Sports Night goes for botanical products
Source: Zia Natural Skincare
Summary: Press release stating "Sports Night" using Zia Natural Skincare products |
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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 24, 1999
The Best and Worst Television
by Ken Tucker
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: "Sports Night" and "The West Wing" are rated as sixth best |
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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 19, 1999
'Sports Night' - An Inside Look at TV's Most Unique Series
by Brian Ford Sullivan
Source: The Futon Critic
Summary: "Sports Night" makes the author excited about life |
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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 15, 1999
Golden boy Sorkin does it all for two shows at once
Source: Los Angeles Time and reprinted in The Michigan Daily
Summary: Aaron Sorkin pens "Sports Night" and "The West Wing" |
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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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October 5, 1999
'Sports' Scores Big in Wit and Humanity
by Eric Mink
Source: New York Daily News
Summary: author's "favorite stand-alone half-hour of television" |
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October 3, 1999
"Sports" Enthusiast
by Tamara Conniff
Source: BPI
Summary: Interview with Sabrina Lloyd |
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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 13, 1999
The Dotted Line, September 13, 1999
by E! Online staff writers
Source: E! Online News
William H. Macy guest-starring on Sports Night |
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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
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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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 25, 1999
Crisis of the Networks: How ABC, NBC and CBS lost their grip on America
by Rick Kushman
Source: Sacramento Bee
Summary: long article, but calls Aaron Sorkin a "new, talented voice" and gives "Sports Night" big points for originality and quality |
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July 24, 1999
TV Critics Schmooze with TV Writers at Annual WGA Press Reception
by Scott E. Roeben
Source: Writers Guild of America, West
Summary: gathering of media and series writers; picture of Aaron Sorkin |
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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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July 16, 1999
'Sports' Enthusiast
by Jefferson Graham
Source: USA Today
Summary: Aaron Sorkin tackles two shows this fall: "Sports Night" and "The West Wing." |
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July 9, 1999
WGA Members Awarded Humanitas Prize
Source: Writers Guild of America, West
Summary: Keynote speech presented at the Humanitas Prize Luncheon by Father Ellwood E. Kieser, C.S.P. |
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June 26, 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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June 24, 1999
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, June 24, 1999
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
GOOD TV: ABC's NYPD Blue and Sports Night picking up two nominations each for the Humanitas Prize, honoring writers of would-be enlightening stuff. |
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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 30, 1999
Death of the Sitcom
by Steve Lopez
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: With most sitcoms homogenous and dumbing down its audience, "Sports Night" doesn't |
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May 26, 1999
Producer's Notebook: They Love Their Jobs at 'Sports Night'
by Tracey Durning
Source: CNN.com
Summary: Aaron Sorkin sets the easy tone on the set of "Sports Night" |
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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 8, 1999
'Sports Night' deserves another season
by Dusty Saunders
Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News
Summary: talks about "Sports Night's" renewal and season finale |
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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
The Fat Lady Hasn't Sung for 'Sports Night'
by Marvin Kitman
Source: Newsday
Summary: Thanks ABC for keeping "Sports Night" and hopes its allowed to develop |
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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 19, 1999
Anchors Away
by Peter Richmond
Source: GQ
Summary: compares "Sports Night" with other sports highlight shows and talks about Sorkin and Schlamme |
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April 14, 1999
'Sports Night' Actor Hopes Game Improves
by Richard Huff
Source: New York Daily News
Summary: Peter Krause talks about "Sports Night's" ratings and renewal |
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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 6, 1999
Guillaume 'Sports' Renewed Strength
by Jefferson Graham
Source: USA Today
Summary: interview as Robert Guillaume returns to "Sports Night" set |
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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
Their Championship Season: In the Dugout with the MVPs of Sports Night
by Richard Firstman
Source: TV Guide Online
Summary: calls "Sports Night" Rookie of the Year;
(also includes snippets "On the Rebound" by Ileane Rudolph
and "The Natural" by Richard Firstman) |
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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
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, March 17, 1999
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
RENEWED: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (WB), Felicity (WB) and Sports Night (ABC) all coming back for the 1999-2000 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
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, March 9, 1999
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
GOLD STAR: ABC freshman comedy Sports Night tops Viewers for Quality Television's list of "highest-quality" shows. |
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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 7, 1999
Spielberg Wins DGA
by Marcus Errico
Source: E! Online
Summary: Thomas Sclamme wins best director award for directing "Pilot" episode |
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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 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 18, 1999
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, February 18, 1999
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
BENCHED: Sports Night pulled for the final week of the sweeps. ABC to air a Dharma & Greg repeat in its Tuesday time slot instead.
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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 12, 1999
Sitcom Producers Say ABC "Storm" Promos Blow
by Daniel Frankel
Source: E! Online News
Summary: Sports Night pulled for the night because Aaron Sorkin didn't want to go for ABC's "storm-themed" night of programming |
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February 10, 1999
Big talent heads for small screen: TV's golden age?
by Gloria Goodale
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
Summary: mentions Aaron Sorkin heading from the big screen of movies to the small screen of television |
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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 7, 1999
"Sports Night" Left Cold by the Charms of the Critics' Darling
by Jeff MacGregor
Source: New York Times
Summary: Article criticizing critics praise for "Sports Night" |
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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 30, 1999
A Dramatic Replay Of ESPN's Big Show
by Scott Moore
Source: Washington Post
Summary: Comparisons between ABC's "Sports Night," and ESPN's "Sportscenter" |
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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 20, 1999
TV's "Benson" Suffers Mild Stroke
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online
SICK BAY: Benson vet Robert Guillaume, 71, released from the hospital following a "very mild stroke." |
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January 17, 1999
Advertising Group Has Its Mind in the Clutter
by Lisa de Moraes
Source: Washington Post
Summary: AAAA declares "Sports Night" is broadcast as the most cluttered prime time television show in 1998. |
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January 11, 1999
"Sports Night"
by Jeff Merron
Source: Sports Jones Magazine
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 28, 1998
Sharp Wit Comes Naturally to "Sports Night" Cast
by Frazier Moore
Source: Contra Costa Times
Summary: interview with "Sports Night" cast over lunch |
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December 22, 1998
"Sports Night" is Rookie of the Year
by Eric Mink
Source: New York Daily News
Summary: "Sports Night" is sharply written, very nicely acted and almost always contains a genuine surprise or two. |
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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
You Can Hate Sports, Sitcoms, and Still Love "Sports Night"
by Terry Jackson
Source: Miami Herald
Summary: talking with Josh Charles about Baltimore and "Sports Night" |
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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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October 27, 1998
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, October 27, 1998
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
TV WATCH: NBC's Jesse, CBS' The King of Queens and ABC's Sports Night among the new fall shows getting full-season pickups. |
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October 27, 1998
"Sports Night": A Bold New Play in the ABC Lineup
by Ellen Gray
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
Summary: article about dramedies and a short interview with Aaron Sorkin |
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October 20, 1998
FIRST LOOK: The News in Brief, October 20, 1998
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
Summary: "Sports Night" tops a survey of best new shows by Viewers for Quality Television |
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October 20, 1998
Score One for "Sports Night"
by Eric Mink
Source: New York Daily News
Summary: positive review for the "Mary Pat Shelby" episode |
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October 16, 1998
Remote Patrol - Keeping a Watch on TV
by Bruce Fretts
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Summary: Sports Night tries to be Sportscenter, but comes up short. |
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October 1, 1998
Review: Sports Night
by Terry Kelleher
Source: People Magazine
Summary: Talented rookie requires patient handling. |
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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 28, 1998
Joyce Millman On Television: Escape from the planet of the tapes
by Joyce Millman
Source: Salon.com
Summary: Author says "Sports Night is deep, but I don't think it's playable." |
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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 21, 1998
Networks' Post-"Seinfeld" Ad Blues
by Bridget Byrne
Source: E! Online News
Sports Night attracting above-average ad rates. |
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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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May 19, 1998
ABC's Secret Weapons: Olsen Twins, Mr. Roarke
by Joal Ryan
Source: E! Online News
Summary: ABC's official schedule announced; "Sports Night" set to premiere on Tuesdays |
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February 10, 1997
FIRST LOOK: The Dotted Line
by Elizabeth Johns
Source: E! Online
Actor-director Ron Howard is returning to his television roots--his production company, Imagine Entertainment, has signed an exclusive deal with Walt Disney Television. Howard and Brian Grazer, his production partner, will develop sitcoms, dramas, TV movies and miniseries for Disney. Three Imagine projects are already in the works, including an ABC comedy ("Sports Night"), a Fox spin-off of "The Nutty Professor" titled "The Klumps," and a third project on which Eddie Murphy will be involved production-wise. |
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