Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

When the Executive Producer of sketch show 'Studio 60' has an on-air meltdown, new network president Jordan McDeere hires Danny Tripp and Matt Albie to replace him and save the show.

Director

Thomas Schlamme

Writer

Aaron Sorkin (created by) (written by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Francine Maisler | Cami Patton (as Camille H. Patton)

Production Designer

Carlos Barbosa

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 5, 2006

Release date

Sep 18, 2006 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 3 wins & 20 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
43 cast members

Name	Known for
Matthew Perry Matt Albie Matt Albie See fewer	Friends (1994)
Amanda Peet Jordan McDeere Jordan McDeere See fewer	2012 (I) (2009)
Bradley Whitford Danny Tripp Danny Tripp See fewer	Get Out (I) (2017)
Steven Weber Jack Rudolph Jack Rudolph See fewer	The Shining (1997)
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