The second set, though, continues to pay dividends, as Mr. O'Donnell channels the information into "Mister Sterling," which had its premiere this month.

And "Mister Sterling" certainly tries to make its title character different.

With 'Mister Sterling,' these characters are the people we wish had these jobs in Washington in real life.

Mr. O'Donnell does not think of "Mister Sterling" as particularly Democratic or liberal.

Her next role was as Laura Chandler in the Emmy-nominated mini-series Mister Sterling (2003).

Fortunately the writers of the new NBC drama "Mister Sterling" do not hate politics at all.

"Mister Sterling" reflects Mr. O'Donnell's intimate, amused knowledge of the legislative branch.

"Mister Sterling" has the potential to break the rule, too.

Mister Sterling is an American television serial drama created by Lawrence O'Donnell that ran from January to March in 2003.

Mister Sterling (2003)