Mister Sterling (2003)
Mister Sterling is a 2003 drama series created by Lawrence O'Donnell. It stars Josh Brolin, Audra McDonald and William Russ.
Mister Sterling is an American television serial drama created by Lawrence O'Donnell that ran from January to March in 2003. It starred Josh Brolin as an idealistic United States Senator, and featured Audra McDonald, William Russ, David Noroña, and James Whitmore as members of his staff. Despite mostly positive reviews, the show, which aired on NBC on Friday nights, was cancelled after 10 episodes after the show only ranked 58th in the yearly ratings Although it had numerous similarities to The West Wing in style and tone, it was not set in the same universe as O'Donnell's other political show. It is unknown if a cross-over would have ever occurred had Mister Sterling not been cancelled; however Steven Culp played presidential aspirant Sen. Ron Garland on Mister Sterling and House Speaker Jeff Haffley on The West Wing, and Democrats appeared to be in the majority in the US Senate on Mr Sterling, while in The West Wing consistent Republican control of both Houses of Congress was a key plot point. James Whitmore was nominated for a 2003 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing former Governor Bill Sterling, the senator's father.
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What is Mister Sterling about?
Mister Sterling is an American television serial drama created by Lawrence O'Donnell that ran from January to March in 2003. It starred Josh Brolin as an idealistic United States Senator, and featured Audra McDonald, William Russ, David Noroña, and James Whitmore as members of his staff. Despite mostly positive reviews, the show, which aired on NBC on Friday nights, was cancelled after 10 episodes after the show only ranked 58th in the yearly ratings Although it had numerous similarities to The West Wing in style and tone, it was not set in the same universe as O'Donnell's other political show. It is unknown if a cross-over would have ever occurred had Mister Sterling not been cancelled; however Steven Culp played presidential aspirant Sen. Ron Garland on Mister Sterling and House Speaker Jeff Haffley on The West Wing, and Democrats appeared to be in the majority in the US Senate on Mr Sterling, while in The West Wing consistent Republican control of both Houses of Congress was a key plot point. James Whitmore was nominated for a 2003 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing former Governor Bill Sterling, the senator's father.
When was Mister Sterling released?
Mister Sterling was released on 10 January 2003.
How many episodes does Mister Sterling have?
Mister Sterling has 10 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Mister Sterling?
Mister Sterling was created by Lawrence O'Donnell.
Cast
- Josh Brolin as Bill Sterling
- Audra McDonald as Jackie Brock
- William Russ as Tommy Doyle
- David Norona as Leon Montero
- Dale Raoul as Pat Conway
- Dean Cameron as Derek
- Chandra West as Laura Chandler
- Randy Oglesby as Democratic Senate Majority Leader
- Stanley Kamel as Arthur Peyton
- David Starzyk as Anthony Marino
- Kathryn Harrold as Senator from Nevada
- Gerald McRaney as Burt Gammel
