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From TVGuide.com:
Bartlet, concerned about potential liability in the Qumari matter, tells Leo to get him a lawyer. Leo tabs Jordan Kendall (Joanna Gleason), who is understandably wary. And the campaign suffers a setback when a Federal judge rules that Presidential debates must be open to minor-party candidates. It's a ruling that might put Josh in a ticklish position personally, but he and Toby are on top of things professionally: they're back from their Indiana odyssey and with a new plan to help parents pay tuition bills. Meanwhile, Debbie Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) is having problems with her security check.
From NBC:
The President's (Martin Sheen) team reacts to the ongoing inquiry into its pre-meditated Qumari assassination by lawyering up as they gingerly approach Leo's (John Spencer) lawyer (Joanna Gleason) while a key judicial ruling on presidential third-party candidates throws a monkey wrench into the campaign. Elsewhere, in the fallout, Josh (Bradley Whitford) is upset with his girlfriend Amy's (Mary-Louise Parker) decision to accept a particular job interview; Sam (Rob Lowe), Toby (Richard Schiff) and Josh hatch a radical new idea to pay for college education; and the approval process of executive secretary-to-be Deborah Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) hits a snag when new evidence is uncovered.
From Warner Bros.:
Bartlet's staff prepares a legal team to deal with the inquiry into Bartlet's involvement in the Qumari assassination. The country of Qumar is manufacturing evidence to implicate Israel, which could lead to war. The staffers cautiously approach Leo's ex-wife, attorney Jordon Kendall (Joanna Gleason), to represent Bartlet. Meanwhile, a key judicial ruling on presidential third-party candidates causes trouble for Bartlet's campaign. Josh is upset with his girlfriend, Amy (Mary-Louise Parker), for accepting a certain job interview. Sam, Toby and Josh concoct a radical new idea to help people pay for college education. And the approval of prospective executive secretary Debbie Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) is threatened when new evidence is discovered.
NBC's The West Wing could be without a national security adviser next season now that Anna Deavere Smith has elected to join the new CBS drama Presidio Med. While Smith would love to keep her gig in President Bartlet's administration -- ''That's what I'm campaigning for,'' she says -- CBS insiders say her contract allows only one guest spot a season (and no, it doesn't matter that Uberproducer John Wells is responsible for both Presidio and The West Wing).
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann and Canadian rock act Barenaked Ladies will perform on the next episode of the NBC drama "The West Wing." Part of Wednesday night's (Oct. 2) installment of the series will center around a Rock the Vote event where the two acts are performing on behalf of the organization.
Dubbed "College Kids," the episode will recreate Rock the Vote's annual Patrick Lippert Awards, which are dedicated to entertainers and activists who work to inspire and educate youth. The show's fictional White House press secretary C.J. Craig, played by actress Allison Janney, will speak at the fundraising event.
"Rock the Vote was a great partner and we hope this is just the beginning of any number of things we can do together," said the show's creator/executive producer Aaron Sorkin in a statement.
"Our mission to connect with youth and engage them in the political process will surely be helped by such prominent placement in America's hottest and smartest political drama," executive director of Rock the Vote Jehmu Greene added. "We are honored to have the opportunity to work with a group of professionals who are as passionate about politics as they are about putting out quality programming that educates while it entertains."
Cast members of show will be on hand at the home of producer Lawrence Bender, who will host a Rock the Vote fundraising screening of the episode. The celebrity-stacked gathering will raise an estimated $100,000 for the organization's voter registration efforts.
Inside producer Lawrence Bender's spacious living room, beyond the candles surrounding the guest list and the stash of gift bags, a crowd of young, energetic liberals mingled with Hollywood types. The Wednesday night gathering was part fund-raiser, part viewing party for the second episode of the Emmy-winning "The West Wing," which aired on NBC at 9 p.m. Bender invited people to pay a minimum of $250 to watch it at his house. The casual affair in Bel-Air raised an estimated $100,000 for the nonprofit Rock the Vote, which works to build political awareness among young people and registers them to vote.
On this night, the crowd was peppered with actors, including "The West Wing's" Janel Moloney and Anna Deavere Smith, "Rock the Vote" staff, as well as the group's founders and supporters.
But for "West Wing" creator and executive producer Aaron Sorkin, watching about 150 people react to the show was near torture. During the hourlong episode, he stood in the back of the room with his head down, hand to his brow. At every commercial break, he rushed outside to smoke a cigarette.
When asked about watching people watch the show, he didn't hesitate. "It's like being naked," he said, lighting another cigarette. "It's like that dream you have when you find yourself in front of a bunch of people--totally naked. It's like that every time."
Early this season, the two characters [Josh and Amy] cross paths at a fund-raiser at the House of Blues. "I didn't know what to wear," she recalls, "and the producers said, 'Maybe a tank top, but we don't want you to look too sexy.' And I was like, 'Look, I am happy to wear the tank top. Somebody needs to wear the tank top.' I mean, do they have sex, ever? Does no one on that show f--k?"
It was great. I love "West Wing"; I would do anything for "West Wing" and Aaron Sorkin. I got the call really at the last minute. They had wanted Joan Armatrading, but I think she couldn't make it because of some visa problem. They called me up and said, "We want you to do this James Taylor song ('Shed a Little Light')." I had like a day. We did it as fast as we could and just tried to replicate the original version. - Aimee Mann
Bartlet, concerned about potential liability in the Qumari matter, tells Leo to get him a lawyer. Leo tabs Jordan Kendall (Joanna Gleason), who is understandably wary. And the campaign suffers a setback when a Federal judge rules that Presidential debates must be open to minor-party candidates. It's a ruling that might put Josh in a ticklish position personally, but he and Toby are on top of things professionally: they're back from their Indiana odyssey and with a new plan to help parents pay tuition bills. Meanwhile, Debbie Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) is having problems with her security check.
From NBC:
The President's (Martin Sheen) team reacts to the ongoing inquiry into its pre-meditated Qumari assassination by lawyering up as they gingerly approach Leo's (John Spencer) lawyer (Joanna Gleason) while a key judicial ruling on presidential third-party candidates throws a monkey wrench into the campaign. Elsewhere, in the fallout, Josh (Bradley Whitford) is upset with his girlfriend Amy's (Mary-Louise Parker) decision to accept a particular job interview; Sam (Rob Lowe), Toby (Richard Schiff) and Josh hatch a radical new idea to pay for college education; and the approval process of executive secretary-to-be Deborah Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) hits a snag when new evidence is uncovered.
From Warner Bros.:
Bartlet's staff prepares a legal team to deal with the inquiry into Bartlet's involvement in the Qumari assassination. The country of Qumar is manufacturing evidence to implicate Israel, which could lead to war. The staffers cautiously approach Leo's ex-wife, attorney Jordon Kendall (Joanna Gleason), to represent Bartlet. Meanwhile, a key judicial ruling on presidential third-party candidates causes trouble for Bartlet's campaign. Josh is upset with his girlfriend, Amy (Mary-Louise Parker), for accepting a certain job interview. Sam, Toby and Josh concoct a radical new idea to help people pay for college education. And the approval of prospective executive secretary Debbie Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) is threatened when new evidence is discovered.
NBC's The West Wing could be without a national security adviser next season now that Anna Deavere Smith has elected to join the new CBS drama Presidio Med. While Smith would love to keep her gig in President Bartlet's administration -- ''That's what I'm campaigning for,'' she says -- CBS insiders say her contract allows only one guest spot a season (and no, it doesn't matter that Uberproducer John Wells is responsible for both Presidio and The West Wing).
"On the Air"
by Lynette Rice
August 2, 2002
Entertainment Weekly
by Lynette Rice
August 2, 2002
Entertainment Weekly
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann and Canadian rock act Barenaked Ladies will perform on the next episode of the NBC drama "The West Wing." Part of Wednesday night's (Oct. 2) installment of the series will center around a Rock the Vote event where the two acts are performing on behalf of the organization.
Dubbed "College Kids," the episode will recreate Rock the Vote's annual Patrick Lippert Awards, which are dedicated to entertainers and activists who work to inspire and educate youth. The show's fictional White House press secretary C.J. Craig, played by actress Allison Janney, will speak at the fundraising event.
"Rock the Vote was a great partner and we hope this is just the beginning of any number of things we can do together," said the show's creator/executive producer Aaron Sorkin in a statement.
"Our mission to connect with youth and engage them in the political process will surely be helped by such prominent placement in America's hottest and smartest political drama," executive director of Rock the Vote Jehmu Greene added. "We are honored to have the opportunity to work with a group of professionals who are as passionate about politics as they are about putting out quality programming that educates while it entertains."
Cast members of show will be on hand at the home of producer Lawrence Bender, who will host a Rock the Vote fundraising screening of the episode. The celebrity-stacked gathering will raise an estimated $100,000 for the organization's voter registration efforts.
"Mann, Barenaked Ladies To Rock 'West Wing'"
by Barry A. Jeckell
October 7, 2002
billboard.com
by Barry A. Jeckell
October 7, 2002
billboard.com
Inside producer Lawrence Bender's spacious living room, beyond the candles surrounding the guest list and the stash of gift bags, a crowd of young, energetic liberals mingled with Hollywood types. The Wednesday night gathering was part fund-raiser, part viewing party for the second episode of the Emmy-winning "The West Wing," which aired on NBC at 9 p.m. Bender invited people to pay a minimum of $250 to watch it at his house. The casual affair in Bel-Air raised an estimated $100,000 for the nonprofit Rock the Vote, which works to build political awareness among young people and registers them to vote.
On this night, the crowd was peppered with actors, including "The West Wing's" Janel Moloney and Anna Deavere Smith, "Rock the Vote" staff, as well as the group's founders and supporters.
But for "West Wing" creator and executive producer Aaron Sorkin, watching about 150 people react to the show was near torture. During the hourlong episode, he stood in the back of the room with his head down, hand to his brow. At every commercial break, he rushed outside to smoke a cigarette.
When asked about watching people watch the show, he didn't hesitate. "It's like being naked," he said, lighting another cigarette. "It's like that dream you have when you find yourself in front of a bunch of people--totally naked. It's like that every time."
"Fund-Raiser Takes Flight With 'West Wing's' Help"
by Gina Piccalo and Louise Roug
October 4, 2002
Los Angeles Times
by Gina Piccalo and Louise Roug
October 4, 2002
Los Angeles Times
Early this season, the two characters [Josh and Amy] cross paths at a fund-raiser at the House of Blues. "I didn't know what to wear," she recalls, "and the producers said, 'Maybe a tank top, but we don't want you to look too sexy.' And I was like, 'Look, I am happy to wear the tank top. Somebody needs to wear the tank top.' I mean, do they have sex, ever? Does no one on that show f--k?"
"Playing by Her Own Rules"
by Devin Gordon
October 7, 2002
Newsweek
by Devin Gordon
October 7, 2002
Newsweek
It was great. I love "West Wing"; I would do anything for "West Wing" and Aaron Sorkin. I got the call really at the last minute. They had wanted Joan Armatrading, but I think she couldn't make it because of some visa problem. They called me up and said, "We want you to do this James Taylor song ('Shed a Little Light')." I had like a day. We did it as fast as we could and just tried to replicate the original version. - Aimee Mann