Comments on: An Open Letter to Ben Silverman: Re-Make This! http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/ theTVaddict.com is your number one source on the net for TV news, scoop, reviews and commentary on all of your favourite TV shows. Check out theTVaddict.com daily for commentary, a WHAT TO WATCH TVguide, and a weekly podcast. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:53:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Emmy Awards Live Blog 2008 » the TV addict http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-261812 Emmy Awards Live Blog 2008 » the TV addict Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:38:59 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-261812 [...] 9:32PM: THE WEST WING premiered a decade ago??? Where does the time go? God I miss that show. Hey Mr. Silverman [President of NBC, for now], when KNIGHT RIDER is cancelled and your entire fall lineup bombs, how about bringing THE WEST WING back [see my open letter] [...] […] 9:32PM: THE WEST WING premiered a decade ago??? Where does the time go? God I miss that show. Hey Mr. Silverman [President of NBC, for now], when KNIGHT RIDER is cancelled and your entire fall lineup bombs, how about bringing THE WEST WING back [see my open letter] […]

]]> By: the TV addict » Blog Archive » TV Addict to Showrunners: Cast These Actors http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-252719 the TV addict » Blog Archive » TV Addict to Showrunners: Cast These Actors Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:18:12 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-252719 [...] never-ending bitterness over EVERWOOD’s abrupt cancellation, I’ll continue beating my WEST WING: THE NEXT GENERATION drum until somebody listens. addthis_url = [...] […] never-ending bitterness over EVERWOOD’s abrupt cancellation, I’ll continue beating my WEST WING: THE NEXT GENERATION drum until somebody listens. addthis_url = […]

]]> By: QUIXOTICA http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-251065 QUIXOTICA Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:14:22 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-251065 Considering the writers have just finished striking, Maybe its a good thing there's so much reality TV. The West Wing was a great show. I would love to see it come back especially because it goes with the times today. Wasn't Madonna the first to make what was once old, new again? Isn't that the latest trend these days? Anyone know if Ben is single? Considering the writers have just finished striking, Maybe its a good thing there’s so much reality TV.

The West Wing was a great show. I would love to see it come back especially because it goes with the times today.

Wasn’t Madonna the first to make what was once old, new again? Isn’t that the latest trend these days?

Anyone know if Ben is single?

]]> By: the TV addict » Blog Archive » TV Talk From Fellow TV Addicts http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250899 the TV addict » Blog Archive » TV Talk From Fellow TV Addicts Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:11:03 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250899 [...] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) [...] […] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) […]

]]> By: Mikey Likes TV » Linkin’ Blogs: The TV Blog Coalition, Mar. 2 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250725 Mikey Likes TV » Linkin’ Blogs: The TV Blog Coalition, Mar. 2 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:12:06 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250725 [...] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) [...] […] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) […]

]]> By: TV Blog Coalition - Link Time! Feb. 29 - March 2 | Daemon's TV http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250658 TV Blog Coalition - Link Time! Feb. 29 - March 2 | Daemon's TV Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:53:27 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250658 [...] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) [...] […] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) […]

]]> By: TV Blog Coalition: Feb. 29-March 2 | Pop Vultures http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250657 TV Blog Coalition: Feb. 29-March 2 | Pop Vultures Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:58:46 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250657 [...] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) [...] […] This week, the TV Addict proposed to NBC President Ben Silverman that he actually re-make a show people care about. Meaning, it’s time for THE WEST WING: The Next Generation. (the TV Addict) […]

]]> By: m http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250549 m Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:52:25 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250549 I think this would be great, and I think most ppl who were on the show would at least guest, it seemed like they really enjoyed it. And I agree that the Santos run reenergized the show, and that the characters could all be new. People didn't seem to mind with the million incarnations of Star Trek. And this setup lends itself so perfectly to the new generation of the show - all new obstacles and all new characters to discover them. It isn't Friends where the characters were everything, they were more like the rotating ER cast where the characters were a window into the world we were looking at. I think this would be great, and I think most ppl who were on the show would at least guest, it seemed like they really enjoyed it. And I agree that the Santos run reenergized the show, and that the characters could all be new. People didn’t seem to mind with the million incarnations of Star Trek. And this setup lends itself so perfectly to the new generation of the show - all new obstacles and all new characters to discover them. It isn’t Friends where the characters were everything, they were more like the rotating ER cast where the characters were a window into the world we were looking at.

]]> By: Todd W in NC http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250545 Todd W in NC Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:58:22 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250545 This is an excellent idea! In fact, The West Wing has crossed my mind several times recently. As NBC gradually devolves, West Wing brings to mind some of the esteem the network used to have. For me, I wouldn't even care if it was a continuation of the Santos years or a whole new series. I loved the short-lived Commander-in-Chief on ABC too, so I'm open to a whole new premise. I just want a new presidential drama. And, when it comes to a West Wing spinoff, NBC could do a lot worse. They're doing it now. This is an excellent idea! In fact, The West Wing has crossed my mind several times recently.

As NBC gradually devolves, West Wing brings to mind some of the esteem the network used to have.

For me, I wouldn’t even care if it was a continuation of the Santos years or a whole new series. I loved the short-lived Commander-in-Chief on ABC too, so I’m open to a whole new premise. I just want a new presidential drama.

And, when it comes to a West Wing spinoff, NBC could do a lot worse. They’re doing it now.

]]> By: John K. http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250539 John K. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:53:40 +0000 http://thetvaddict.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-ben-silverman-re-make-this/#comment-250539 Of course this is a great idea, provided they bring back favorites like Bram, Otto and Ronna too. And Alan Alda to play a recurring role as Secretary of State. Maybe keep Anna Deavere Smith as NSA Adviser McNally. And Ed O'Neill as VP. It's a tragedy Garafolo, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Proctor, Rob Lowe and Kristin Chenowith are all otherwise disposed. Of course this is a great idea, provided they bring back favorites like Bram, Otto and Ronna too. And Alan Alda to play a recurring role as Secretary of State. Maybe keep Anna Deavere Smith as NSA Adviser McNally. And Ed O’Neill as VP. It’s a tragedy Garafolo, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Proctor, Rob Lowe and Kristin Chenowith are all otherwise disposed.

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