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The West Wing

TV Series
1999–2006
TV-14
42m

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Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Moira Kelly, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford in The West Wing (1999)

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Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.

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Won 26 Primetime Emmys
- 121 wins & 264 nominations total

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Wed, May 16, 2001

As the Haitian army continues their seizure of the American embassy there, Bartlet and the staff prepare for the announcement that Bartlet has M.S. and the President must decide whether or he will seek re-election. As the funeral for Mrs. Landingham takes place and the announcement draws nearer, Bartlet thinks back to his past in search of the answer to the question everyone is asking: Will he seek re-election?

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Wed, Oct 4, 2000

The President is rushed to hospital following a shooting; staffers field questions on protection measures and executive authority. Flashbacks show how key staff members joined the Bartlet campaign.

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Martin Sheen

President Josiah Bartlet

155 episodes • 1999–2006

Rob Lowe

Sam Seaborn

85 episodes • 1999–2006

Allison Janney

C.J. Cregg

155 episodes • 1999–2006

John Spencer

Leo McGarry

155 episodes • 1999–2006

Bradley Whitford

Josh Lyman

155 episodes • 1999–2006

Janel Moloney

Donna Moss

150 episodes • 1999–2006

Richard Schiff

Toby Ziegler

145 episodes • 1999–2006

Dulé Hill

Charlie Young

137 episodes • 1999–2006

NiCole Robinson

Margaret Hooper…

106 episodes • 1999–2006

Melissa Fitzgerald

Carol Fitzpatrick…

102 episodes • 1999–2006

Joshua Malina

Will Bailey

80 episodes • 2002–2006

Stockard Channing

Abbey Bartlet

69 episodes • 1999–2006

Kim Webster

Ginger…

57 episodes • 1999–2006

Kris Murphy

Katie Witt…

53 episodes • 1999–2005

Timothy Davis-Reed

Mark O’Donnell…

52 episodes • 2000–2006

Mary McCormack

Kate Harper

48 episodes • 2004–2006

William Duffy

Larry…

47 episodes • 1999–2006

Peter James Smith

Ed…

46 episodes • 1999–2006

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TriviaFinal project of John Spencer, who quit acting in movies to fully concentrate in his role as Leo McGarry (which earned him one Emmy and two SAG Awards). He then passed away of a heart attack during the final season.

GoofsIn a couple of instances, Secret Service agents are seen holding an umbrella for a protectee. In reality, Secret Service agents must keep their hands free at all times.

Quotes Leo McGarry: This guy’s walkin’ down a street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can’t get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, “Hey you! Can you help me out?” The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, “Father, I’m down in this hole; can you help me out?” The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by. “Hey, Joe, it’s me. Can ya help me out?” And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, “Are ya stupid? Now we’re both down here.” The friend says, “Yeah, but I’ve been down here before and I know the way out.

Crazy creditsThe special post-9/11 episode was broadcast without the regular opening credits. Instead, the episode began with the cast, out of character, speaking about the episode, followed by credits on a black screen.

Alternate versionsThe first airing of the episode “20 Hours in America” contained a scene between President Bartlet and the First Lady in which they good-naturedly tease each other, calling each other Medea and Jackass. This scene was not included in subsequent reruns because of commercial limitations and was also not included on the DVD.

ConnectionsFeatured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)

SoundtracksWest Wing Main Title
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Written by W.G. Snuffy Walden
Performed by Pete Anthony

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Charming and intelligent drama – a joy to watch

This gem of a series really took me by surprise. Observing the world of American politics and the lives of those working in the White House could be an extremely dull concept. But thanks to an outstanding script and the wonderful skills of the experienced cast, The West Wing effortlessly draws the viewer in and provides top quality drama in every action-packed episode.

Following the trials and triumphs of those working behind-the-scenes in and around the Oval Office, this series perfectly portrays the shrewdness that the president and his staff require to do their jobs and the way they inter-relate in a manic environment to get those jobs done, while still managing to maintain a personal life. Combining a subtle mix of poignancy, humour and dramatic tension with varying degrees of pace, it is a joy to watch.

Each episode is relatively self-contained with running storylines developing throughout the series. The characters are perfectly rounded, the script continually sharp, and credit goes to the directors and editors who ensure such slick movement and spot-on timing on screen.

Singling out any particular member of the cast is difficult as each one of them is truly first-rate. However, Martin Sheen is excellent as President Bartlet, a fiercely intelligent and discerning man with a genuine passion for his job. Rob Lowe is a revelation as Sam Seaborn, the wise and witty deputy communications director, and Allison Janney, as the astute press secretary, CJ, is far removed from her almost unrecognisable role as Barbara Fitts in American Beauty.

Whether White House life is in reality as appealing as this remains to be seen. It would, however, be very reassuring to believe that those who actually do hold such influential positions are as unashamedly charming as The West Wing brilliantly depicts them.

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