Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Studio 60 1x20 - "K&R Part 2" Episode Discussion (06/14/07)

tidbit2008 · 06-14-2007, 12:10 PM

Courtesy of TV Guide.com:

Part 2 of 3. Simon loses control and takes it out on the press. Meanwhile, Jordan's condition worsens and flashbacks reveal why Matt and Danny were first fired from the show.

***KervyQT16*** · 06-14-2007, 03:29 PM

No, no worsening!

Mandy

tidbit2008 · 06-14-2007, 04:35 PM

That's what I'm saying!

***KervyQT16*** · 06-14-2007, 04:40 PM

And I'm gonna be gone so I'll have to tape it, murgle furbles!

Mandy

tidbit2008 · 06-14-2007, 04:58 PM

Aw

The term worse may be being used loosely?

But then again it could be a good thing. Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better?

***KervyQT16*** · 06-14-2007, 07:09 PM

That's a very optimisitc way of looking at it, yay.

Mandy

Brenda Corinthos · 06-14-2007, 08:29 PM

It was a wonderfully acted episode. However the episode gave the feeling of upcoming doom and gloom. I hope everyone is ok. Jordan better make it and I can't stand Mary anymore.

tidbit2008 · 06-14-2007, 09:01 PM

Brenda, s'k, I can fix the double post no problemo.

I think my favorite scenes of the night were with Matt/Danny/Harriet at the hospital. Matt and Harriet finding something to fight about regardless of circumstances was perfect. That's them, they fight. It's part of who they are and I would find it odd if they didn't fight.

"Harriet you can look all you want but you're not gonna find a guy better than him."(-Danny) And then she gave that smile

.. Boys and girls I do believe a happy ending for The Miracles is in sight *crosses fingers*

Matt arguing with Danny about the proposal was priceless. Haha. Those two are something else. Matt's such a mess

... I got more irritated with Young Doctor at first but my opinion reversed some after what he did at the end.

Jordan has to pull through. Jordan has to pull through. Jordan HAS TO pull through.

Lucy throwing the lap top was also something else. As was Simon's outburst. However, Lucy I felt for. Simon, while his intentions were good, I could strangle about now.

While it is interesting to see how Danny and Matt lost their jobs the first go 'round. To be perfectly honest, I'm much much more interested in the present.

I'm getting more worried about Tom's brother. And is it just me or is the Captain guy, a bit of an ass?

I get that he's probably just trying to keep Tom's mind off of Mark by arguing with Tom, but I don't know that it's what Tom needs right now.

THREE weeks in a row and no promo for the next week's episode. Instead, yet ANOTHER promo for AoL. They only did about 6 during the program. Did they really have to steal our promo too?!

I'm sure I missed a lot of stuff but that's it for the moment.

Brenda Corinthos · 06-15-2007, 03:32 AM

I loved that this episode really showed Danny and Matt's friendship. I loved that Matt and Danny have been preparing his proposal for weeks.

Also adored Danny telling them the baby is his daughter, not his stepdaughter and him getting to see the baby. Jordan better pull through. She has to!

mattandbrad · 06-15-2007, 08:13 AM

Loved it !

Matt/Danny/Harriet scenes were excellent.

A scared Danny wanting to beat up the doctor...just yay ! Brad was awesome.

Loved the Danny/Matt friendship. Danny's comment to Harriet about Matt. .. yay ! I have true faith MH will work things out. Has to be.

Matt wanting to commit a crime for a police escort... love him.

Poor Tom. Nate continues to wow us .

That's all my brain can think of for now.

Great show once again.

ellie_dakota · 06-15-2007, 08:32 AM

Avery, my favorite part of the episode was the M/H/D scenes in the beginning too. I like how they can be so concerned and yet still comical at the same time.

Matt/Harriet were cute. I thought we were done with Luke/Harriet though. I could really get by without seeing them in flashbacks.

Simon apparently has no self control. I appreciate that he wants to support his friend and be there for him, but how could he not know that going off on the press like that is just going to make the situation worse. Still, it is nice to see him be such a good friend to Tom.

I missed Jack this episode. I realize no major developments happened, but it just feels like we should have at least seen him.

I enjoyed the scenes in the writer's room. Especially since we got to see more of Andy and because Cal was in there.

I'm relieved that the baby is doing okay, but Jordan better pull through quickly. Especially after that conversation Matt and Mary had. I don't think Danny could handle losing her and the baby.

***KervyQT16*** · 06-15-2007, 03:04 PM

I liked this episode, but the gloom has just got to go. I really wish that we’d gotten Jordan out of the wood here, like maybe you got worse, rallied and then got better, Complications just make me nervous for her.

I loved Danny, just loved him to bits the entire episode. He was so perfectly neurotic, beautifully sweet and equally crazy and sanguine. I totally enjoyed watching him and the doctor especially when he said “Kid, I will beat you up!” It was classic Tripp and such a cute moment.

I also found the M/M/D stuff was precious; the exchange about her not being able to find a better guy was perfect and true. She really can wrangle the boys. “I’ll kill you both in a hospital,” I do wish that Matt hadn’t dismissed her out of hand when he was leaving, that kinda irked me. Bad Matt.

I’ve really gotten to love Mary Tate. She’s a classy, strong, and realistic chick. It certainly wasn’t the best thing to say about Danny’s connection with the baby but in all fairness to her it’s true he’d be facing a hell of a custody battle and probably, his drug abuse history and the fact he’s not the biological father would probably keep him from gaining custody should something happen to Jordan.

I think I’m the only one who liked Simon here. Sure he was crass and stupid but I love that he was so fiercely loyal to Tom. Simon should such dedication to protecting Tom, and it’s so admirable. I’m not really a Simon fan but I think though the resulting events led to Simon being far too outspoken his intentions were really good.

Poor Lucy! Why won’t they let her in to see Tom? Simon got in, Cal, Matt, Danny and it seems a bunch of other people but why wouldn’t they let her in. Loved when you threw the computer against the wall.

My favorite part of the episode was this exchange:

Matt: Fifteen minutes goes by without me hearing from you I’m driving over there with a police escort.

Danny: Where are your getting a police escort from?

Matt: I will commit a crime and lead them in a high speed chase if I have to. I’m not kidding around.

I also really loved...

Andy: Sixteen pounds? Did she give birth to a tuna fish?

Mandy

Sloopy · 06-16-2007, 04:41 PM

I suppose the best thing to know is that this episode is 2/3 of a way through a story and theere is hope to get to a more resolved resting place by the end of the third episode.

Tom... go get Lucy. Poor Lucy, can't help, can't even be there. I know how it is when it's just too early in a relationship for this sort of weight to be placed on it. Or even deep into a relationship, sometimes you have to take the junk elsewhere. But still... Tom, go get Lucy, spend a few minutes with her. You could help each other.

iheartbsb · 06-16-2007, 08:12 PM

I love the first 40 minutes of this show. The last 5 minutes drove me crazy. Simon's outburst was not what I needed to see the show end with! Blah!

And is next week the last episode? *sigh*

Loved the subtle comedy in the episode. SO well done. I was waiting for Harriet to call Young!Doctor "Doogie"...and then the keys with matt and Harriet. AH!

I think the flashbacks are slowing the episode down, but I feel like there must be a real purpose to them besides just wrapping up something that was introduced in the Pilot.

I knew Mary would bring up the fact that Danny doesn't get the baby if something happens to Jordan. *bites nails*

Brenda Corinthos · 06-16-2007, 08:20 PM

I wish Simon hadn't spoken to the press but I love his intention and his friendship with Tom.