Post by Admin on Jul 20, 2003 0:55:13 GMT
From TVGuide.com:
It's election night, and Bartlet isn't the only winner. Horton Wilde won his House race in Orange County, Cal., which puts Sam in a delicate position, especially since someone leaked his promise to Wilde's widow. And Andy Wyatt (Kathleen York) won her House race in Maryland (with 85 percent of the vote), but Toby's still worried about how her pregnancy will play politically. Meanwhile, a coup is developing in Venezuela, and it's the first night in the situation room for Cdr. Jack Reese (Christian Slater), the gallant Ritchie supporter who swapped votes with Donna.
From NBC:
Election Night.
From Warner Bros.:
As the White House staffers rejoice after Bartlet's win, the outcome of a bizarre congressional race in a conservative California district provides them with a surprising idea. Toby and his ex-wife, Congresswoman Andrea "Andy" Wyatt (Kathleen York), confront a difficult decision on their future. Donna flirts with Navy Lieutenant Commander Jack Ross (Christian Slater), who moves into his White House office. And Bartlet attempts to celebrate his victory by spending a romantic night with Abbey. Meanwhile, a coup takes place in Venezuela.
Wondering what it would take for Christian Slater to accept a spot on series television? Two words: Aaron Sorkin. "Aaron called and offered me the role, and it was something I just could not say no to. I just love that show. Love it."
Slater's talking, of course, about The West Wing, in which he'll appear ... . When prodded about his character, Slater was a bit tight-lipped but did offer this: "I know Aaron said I'm a good guy, but the way he writes, you just never know. Still, he did allude to the fact that I was a good guy...and I think I'd prefer to be on the right side."
For example, in the recent election-night episode, viewers are told over and over (I guess they ran out of polling banter after my departure) that President Bartlet won South Dakota. No way. In 15 of the last 16 presidential contests, South Dakota has voted Republican. Even when favorite son George McGovern ran, the state went G.O.P. If I were still on staff, I would have changed "Dakota" to "Carolina" or to another state that went for a Democrat presidential candidate at least once in my lifetime. I also would have told the writers that Fort Myer is here in Virginia, not in Maryland. Surely, script corrections like that would make me a worthwhile investment. For better or worse, Americans by the millions get their information about politics from "The West Wing."
"I think some of that was the election [story line], some of these were not our best episodes, some of it was that we got hit with 'The Bachelor' and people started to leave, given an excuse," [Thomas] Schlamme said.
It's election night, and Bartlet isn't the only winner. Horton Wilde won his House race in Orange County, Cal., which puts Sam in a delicate position, especially since someone leaked his promise to Wilde's widow. And Andy Wyatt (Kathleen York) won her House race in Maryland (with 85 percent of the vote), but Toby's still worried about how her pregnancy will play politically. Meanwhile, a coup is developing in Venezuela, and it's the first night in the situation room for Cdr. Jack Reese (Christian Slater), the gallant Ritchie supporter who swapped votes with Donna.
From NBC:
Election Night.
From Warner Bros.:
As the White House staffers rejoice after Bartlet's win, the outcome of a bizarre congressional race in a conservative California district provides them with a surprising idea. Toby and his ex-wife, Congresswoman Andrea "Andy" Wyatt (Kathleen York), confront a difficult decision on their future. Donna flirts with Navy Lieutenant Commander Jack Ross (Christian Slater), who moves into his White House office. And Bartlet attempts to celebrate his victory by spending a romantic night with Abbey. Meanwhile, a coup takes place in Venezuela.
Wondering what it would take for Christian Slater to accept a spot on series television? Two words: Aaron Sorkin. "Aaron called and offered me the role, and it was something I just could not say no to. I just love that show. Love it."
Slater's talking, of course, about The West Wing, in which he'll appear ... . When prodded about his character, Slater was a bit tight-lipped but did offer this: "I know Aaron said I'm a good guy, but the way he writes, you just never know. Still, he did allude to the fact that I was a good guy...and I think I'd prefer to be on the right side."
"Halloween Spoiler Surprises, a Firefly Plea--and a Quickie with Kiefer"
by Wanda
October 25, 2002
E! Online
by Wanda
October 25, 2002
E! Online
For example, in the recent election-night episode, viewers are told over and over (I guess they ran out of polling banter after my departure) that President Bartlet won South Dakota. No way. In 15 of the last 16 presidential contests, South Dakota has voted Republican. Even when favorite son George McGovern ran, the state went G.O.P. If I were still on staff, I would have changed "Dakota" to "Carolina" or to another state that went for a Democrat presidential candidate at least once in my lifetime. I also would have told the writers that Fort Myer is here in Virginia, not in Maryland. Surely, script corrections like that would make me a worthwhile investment. For better or worse, Americans by the millions get their information about politics from "The West Wing."
"President Bartlet, Please Take Me Back"
by Frank Luntz
December 28, 2002
New York Times
by Frank Luntz
December 28, 2002
New York Times
"I think some of that was the election [story line], some of these were not our best episodes, some of it was that we got hit with 'The Bachelor' and people started to leave, given an excuse," [Thomas] Schlamme said.
"Shedding light on murky look of 'West Wing'"
by Phil Rosenthal
January 15, 2003
Chicago Sun-Times
by Phil Rosenthal
January 15, 2003
Chicago Sun-Times