The last episode of Aaron Sorkin's highly anticipated but ultimately disappointing series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, so set your TiVos if you want to catch out actress Sarah Paulson in her last turn as sketch comedian/devout Christian Harriet Hayes.

Sorkin's series about a Saturday Night Live-like sketch comedy show was one of the most-buzzed-about shows of the 2006 fall season. Though it started off with a respectable 13.1 million viewers for its fall premiere, ratings immediately began to slide and critics quickly began to snark about the show's self-important tone. What worked on The West Wing didn't seem to translate to a Hollywood location. … continue reading

NBC issued a press release this morning announcing that both Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and 30 Rock would be going on hiatus in March to make room for new series (The Black Donnellys and Andy Barker P.I., respectively). The release stated that 30 Rock would be back in April, but said Studio 60 "will return later this season on a date to be determined."

Hmmm. Is this the beginning...er, the middle of the end for Studio 60? Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch blogger thinks so. I'm guessing NBC may wait to see how the new shows do before deciding. As much as I've been frustrated with the show at times, I really do hope it stays around, if for no other reason than to give me a weekly dose of Sarah Paulson. And I have to admit, I'm still a fan of Chandler Matthew Perry, too.

Oh, and 30 Rock? You better bring it back, NBC, or my bi-curious shoes are going to walk all over you.