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Overview
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Release Date:
22 September 1998 (USA)
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Tagline:
It's about sports. The same way Charlie's Angels was about law enforcement. more
Plot Keywords:
Workplace
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Office
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Sitcom
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Friendship
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Television
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 10 wins
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24 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(37 articles)
Top 5 Writers/Creators Currently On Television
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Deconstructing the decade from 'Buffy' and beyond: Zap2it Hanh's favorite episodes
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Deconstructing the decade from 'Buffy' and beyond: Zap2it Hanh's favorite episodes
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 12 of 33) | Josh Charles | ... | Dan Rydell (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Peter Krause | ... | Casey McCall (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Felicity Huffman | ... | Dana Whitaker (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Joshua Malina | ... | Jeremy Goodwin (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Sabrina Lloyd | ... | Natalie Hurley (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Robert Guillaume | ... | Isaac Jaffe (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Kayla Blake | ... | Kim (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Greg Baker | ... | Elliott / ... (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Timothy Davis-Reed | ... | Chris (45 episodes, 1998-2000) |
| Jeff Mooring | ... | Dave (44 episodes, 1998-2000) |
 | Ron Ostrow | ... | Will (44 episodes, 1998-2000) |
| Suzanne Kellogg | ... | Alyson (22 episodes, 1998-2000) |
Series Directed by | |||
| Thomas Schlamme | (15 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
| Robert Berlinger | (12 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
| Alex Graves | (5 episodes, 1999-2000) | ||
| Dennie Gordon | (4 episodes, 1998-1999) | ||
| Marc Buckland | (2 episodes, 1999) | ||
| Timothy Busfield | (2 episodes, 2000) | ||
| Don Scardino | (2 episodes, 2000) | ||
Series Writing credits | ||
| Aaron Sorkin | (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Joan Binder Weiss | (11 episodes, 1999) | |
| Matt Tarses | (9 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Bill Wrubel | (6 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| David Walpert | (5 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Kevin Falls | (4 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| David Handelman | (2 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Tom Szentgyorgyi | (2 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Paul Redford | (2 episodes, 1999) | |
Series Produced by | |||
| John Amodeo | .... | producer / supervising producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Brian Grazer | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Ron Howard | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Tony Krantz | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Rob Scheidlinger | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Thomas Schlamme | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Aaron Sorkin | .... | executive producer (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Stephen Putnam | .... | associate producer (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Matt Tarses | .... | co-producer / producer (43 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Tracey Stern | .... | producer (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Rachel Sweet | .... | producer (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Kevin Falls | .... | co-executive producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| David Walpert | .... | co-producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Bruce Chevillat | .... | co-producer (21 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Lynn Siefert | .... | consulting producer (12 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Ric Swartzlander | .... | consulting producer / co-executive producer (5 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Matt Berry | .... | consulting producer (4 episodes, 1998) | |
| Tom Brady | .... | consulting producer (4 episodes, 1998) | |
| Tim Doyle | .... | consulting producer (4 episodes, 1998) | |
| Jeff Lowell | .... | co-executive producer (4 episodes, 1998) | |
Series Original Music by | |||
| W.G. Snuffy Walden | (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Cinematography by | |||
| Peter Smokler | (43 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
| John Huneck | (6 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Film Editing by | |||
| Janet Ashikaga | (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Casting by | |||
| Paula Rosenberg | (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
| Bonnie Zane | (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Production Design by | |||
| Thomas Azzari | (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Set Decoration by | |||
| Mark Johnson | (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | ||
Series Costume Design by | |||
| Maureen Gates | (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | ||
Series Makeup Department | |||
| Brenda Blatt | .... | hair stylist (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Marie Del Prete | .... | makeup artist (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Linda D. Flowers | .... | hair stylist (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Karen Blynder | .... | makeup artist (21 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
Series Production Management | |||
| Bruce Chevillat | .... | unit production manager (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Keri L. McIntyre | .... | first assistant director (38 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Nicole Burke | .... | second assistant director (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Shawn Hanley | .... | second assistant director / first assistant director / ... (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Kristi Antunovich | .... | second assistant director (6 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| John Amodeo | .... | second unit director (4 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
Series Art Department | |||
| Jode S. Mann | .... | property master (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Dorn Merrill Kennison | .... | set designer (26 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Nathan Haas | .... | leadman (23 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Hardy Gates | .... | set dresser (unknown episodes) | |
| Daniel Maltese | .... | assistant art director (unknown episodes) | |
Series Sound Department | |||
| Larry Lasota | .... | production sound mixer / sound (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Charles Bruce | .... | sound editor (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
Series Stunts | |||
| Kurt D. Lott | .... | stunt coordinator (unknown episodes) | |
Series Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Benjamin Spek | .... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (45 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Bruce Chimerofsky | .... | key grip (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Ted Lewis | .... | best boy grip (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Ted Shinneman | .... | company grip (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| David Demore | .... | camera engineer (23 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Jim Duggan | .... | company grip (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Adam Sklena | .... | assistant camera (unknown episodes) | |
Series Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Joseph Roveto | .... | costume supervisor / costumer (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Brenda M. Ware | .... | set costumer (28 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Maureen Gates | .... | costumer (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Brooke C. Thatawat | .... | key costumer (13 episodes, 2000) | |
| Vincent Lapper | .... | costumer (6 episodes, 1999) | |
Series Editorial Department | |||
| Rob Starnes | .... | assistant editor (1 episode, 2000) | |
Series Other crew | |||
| Bill Wrubel | .... | executive story editor / story editor (44 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Carol McKechnie | .... | script supervisor (42 episodes, 1998-2000) | |
| Shayne Lewin | .... | development (23 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Vicki Beck | .... | production coordinator (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| David Walpert | .... | executive story editor (22 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Lisa Annitti | .... | production assistant (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Joan Goldberg | .... | segment producer (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Matthew Conner | .... | production coordinator (18 episodes, 1999-2000) | |
| Jeffrey Wheat | .... | technical coordinator (14 episodes, 1998-1999) | |
| Paul Redford | .... | story editor (10 episodes, 1999) | |
| Robert Boles | .... | production assistant (7 episodes, 1999) | |
| Hannah Cooper | .... | assistant to executive producer (6 episodes, 1999) | |
| Jodi Miller | .... | production coordinator (4 episodes, 2000) | |
Series Thanks | |||
| Paul Goldstein | .... | special thanks (1 episode, 1999) | |
| Pete Sampras | .... | special thanks (1 episode, 1999) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1998-2000) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
- Buena Vista Television (1998-2000) (worldwide) (all media) (sales)
- AXN (2008) (Hungary) (TV)
- AXN (2008) (Bulgaria) (TV)
- AXN (2008) (Czech Republic) (TV)
- AXN (2008) (Slovakia) (TV)
- AXN (2008) (Poland) (TV)
- AXN (2008) (Romania) (TV)
- ABC1 (2004-) (UK) (TV)
- Camera Support Systems camera and lenses
- Inter Video 24 frame video playback
- Laser Pacific Media electronic laboratory
- Major League Soccer stills and clips
Additional Details
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30 min (45 episodes)
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Trivia:
The show was finally canceled when Aaron Sorkin decided to concentrate on his other show, "The West Wing" (1999). Low ratings on ABC also contributed to its demise. But it did receive several attractive offers to continue on cable TV. However, all the deals included Sorkin as a writer but Sorkin declined.
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Quotes:
[after making a presentation for his son's class]
Dan Rydell: What did you do?
Casey McCall: I did what I do, Dan. I did what I do.
Dan Rydell: You screwed up your romantic life in front of fifth-graders?
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Dan Rydell: What did you do?
Casey McCall: I did what I do, Dan. I did what I do.
Dan Rydell: You screwed up your romantic life in front of fifth-graders?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Family Guy: Let's Go to the Hop (#2.14)" (2000)
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I never caught this on TV, but I bought the DVDs, and am very happy I did! What a great show. In turns funny, touching, intelligent, entertaining... this show covered all the bases.
The chemistry between the characters is just phenomenal, one or two episodes in, things really start warming up and you find yourself completely hooked.
Great writing on TV doesn't come along that often, but Sports Night (except for the occasional smart-ass moment) proves to be as well-written as anything I've ever seen... it's amazing what they managed to squeeze in in these 20 minute episodes.
And don't worry if you're not a sports fan - you don't have to be to enjoy this show.
The DVD box set is unbelievably plain - 42 episodes and that's it - no booklet, no supplements, no commentary. But fortunately, the material itself is so good, I can forgive Buena Vista for this. Also, the laugh track is a little infuriating to begin with, but it gets toned down in later Season 1 episodes, and removed altogether later in Season 2.