Odds 'N Ends

- Bravo will be running a "Studio 60" marathon this Sunday, the 21st.

- Monday's new ep. is entitled Monday:

Part 1 of 3. When an old cast member returns to host, Matt has to write for a whole new person. Meanwhile, Danny continues his pursuit of Jordan while Matt competes online for a date with Harriet. [from TV.com]

- Sarah Paulson was the sole Emmy-nominee from "Studio 60", and last night went home without a statue.

Golden Globes Snup Sorkin, "60"'s A-List Cast

By now you ought to know that "Studio 60" did pitifully in Golden Globe nominations on Thursday. The show was nominated for a single statue (Sarah Paulson for Best Supporting Actress). The disappointing showing is even more dramatic when put in the context of this quote from Aaron Sorkin earlier in the week:

"I try not to think too much about the stuff that's out of my control, like awards," Sorkin says. "But that said, it meant a lot to me and everyone connected to 'West Wing' to get that recognition from the Hollywood Foreign Press right out of the gate. We were by no means a slam-dunk hit at that point, and it helped do for us what that organization historically seems to do best: turn critical hits into popular hits."

Wow. You really can't blame the guy: after "West Wing" basically dominated the Globes & Emmys for every year it was on television, and after NBC spent millions to lure back Whitford and got Matthew Perry & Amanda Peet to jump back to the small screen after moderately-successful careers in film, you'd think you have as a successful 'formula' as ever. It's wholly ironic then that Paulson, the only prominent player without anything approaching the success of her co-stars, is the show's sole nominee.

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Weekend Buzz Roundup

- "Studio 60" leads in television nominations for the Satellite Awards (tied with "Ugly Betty" with 4 nominations a piece) which will be held December 17th. Sarah Paulson and Amanda Peet will be competing for Best Actress in a Series (Drama), while Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford will head off for Best Actor in a Series (Drama).

- While Harriet Hayes' position on gay marriage set off that whole fun little adventure known as "Nevada Day", two headliners of "Studio 60" have made a stir taking the 'opposite' position (Harriet would disagree). In November's election Madison native and U. of Wisconsin graduate Bradley Whitford called Wisconsin voters urging them to vote against a ballot initiative banning same-sex marriage (it ended up passing, however). More recently, Amanda Peet appeared in ads for World AIDS Day appealing to gay males to avoid the increased risk of HIV that crystal meth use can cause.

- Monday is the last episode before the traditional holiday hiatus. Here's the brief synopsis from TV Guide via Studio 60 Guide: “Matt wants to bring the spirit of Christmas to Los Angeles when he and the “Studio 60” team put on a holiday show. Meanwhile, Danny tries to figure out his true feelings for Jordan.” The title is going to shock you: "The Christmas Show".

UPDATE 5:40pm: More linky goodness...

-Defamer profiles the ideal "60" viewer per their consistantly snarky graphic skills. Consider it a much less romantic version of the "alpha consumer" theory. Use their handy-easy-to-use flowchart to find out if you're one of them.

-THE FATHER IS WHO? NBC leaked a 4 minute clip of Danny & Jordan at the doctor's office "talking baby". You'll have to watch to find out. h/t Chris @ Studio 60 blog.