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DEPENDS ON WHAT THE MEANING OF "FIRST" IS.(first-time offender status of television producer Aaron Sorkin)(Brief Article)
Aaron Sorkin, producer of the NBC drama "The West Wing," recently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and two felony charges for possession of marijuana, cocaine, and hallucinogenic mushrooms. In exchange for his guilty plea, district attorneys placed Sorkin in a "deferred entry of judgment" program. For 24 months Sorkin will attend treatment classes while remaining in his Studio City home and continuing work on his hit show. If Sorkin completes the program successfully, the entire case will be expunged from his record.
To qualify for this gentle treatment in California, one must be a first-time drug offender. Yet in 1999, Sorkin admitted in an interview with the Los Angeles Times to an addiction to freebase cocaine. ...
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, the Thought-Provoking, Fast-Paced Ensemble Drama...
- Press release article from: Business Wire September 6, 2007 700+ words
...and commentary from series' creator Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) and producer Thomas...winning producer and series' creator Aaron Sorkin answers that question with this must...brought to us by gifted producers, Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme, who deliver a...
- Aaron Sorkin leaving 'The West Wing'.
- News wire article from: United Press International May 1, 2003 700+ words
...United Press International via COMTEX) Writer-producer Aaron Sorkin announced Thursday that he will leave the Emmy-winning...of Warner Bros. Television, which produces the show. "Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme have done an extraordinary job in their...
- `West Wing' creator Aaron Sorkin talks of comeback from off year.
- Newspaper article from: San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, Calif.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) September 23, 2002 700+ words
Byline: Charlie McCollum There's one thing that Aaron Sorkin, creator of "The West Wing," wants to make very...WING Airing: 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, NBC Creator: Aaron Sorkin Cast: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, John Spencer, Allison...
- `West Wing' creator Aaron Sorkin talks of comeback from off year.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service McCollum, Charlie September 24, 2002 700+ words
There's one thing that Aaron Sorkin, creator of "The West Wing," wants to make very clear...WEST WING Airing: 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, NBC Creator: Aaron Sorkin Cast: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, John Spencer, Allison Janney...
- Newsmakers.(Lizzie Grubman and Aaron Sorkin)
- Magazine article from: Newsweek November 4, 2002 700+ words
...speculating." At least she's honest. David Gates Q&A: Aaron Sorkin The West Wing," which is a great show (no, shut up...lame (no, shut up, it hasn't). "West Wing" creator Aaron Sorkin spoke with NEWSWEEK's Jeff Giles. Do you watch "The Bachelor...
- Aaron Sorkin, Tommy Schlamme, Gordon Davidson to Be Honored at LA County...
- Press release article from: Business Wire July 16, 2003 700+ words
...Pavilion. Gordon Davidson, artistic director of the Center Theatre Group will receive the coveted John Allen Buggs Award. Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme -- the creators of "The West Wing" -- and Tony Valdez of KTTV, will be recipients of the esteemed...
- Aaron Sorkin and `The West Wing' take on terrorism.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Duffy, Mike October 2, 2001 700+ words
...The West Wing" has quickly become one of the fall season's most anticipated events. "It took a guy with the hubris of Aaron Sorkin to do something like this. And I think it's a great idea," says Robert Thompson, director of Syracuse University...
- Newsmakers.(Aaron Sorkin leaves 'The West Wing' televsion show; interview with...
- Magazine article from: Newsweek Chebatoris, Jac May 12, 2003 700+ words
...powerhouse to just another show in turmoil. Amid sinking ratings and complaints from NBC brass about ballooning costs, creator Aaron Sorkin announced that he was quitting. (Also departing: Emmy-winning director Thomas Schlamme.) Regime change in Iraq took...