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The West Wing – April 16 – Requiem

Last week, the election results were delivered in bittersweet accompaniment to the death of beloved Leo McGarry. This week, The West Wing observed the passing of this tour d’force in their lives and careers. A funeral episode is hardly a new thing to The West Wing, in the second season – the episode Two Cathedrals honored the passing of the President’s beloved personal secretary Mrs. Landingham. Tonight’s episode, however, is made all the more poignant because we know that John Spencer also died. That this was not a plot driven device to create angst and pathos. Instead, the tangibility of … Continue reading →

The West Wing – April 9 – Election Night Part II

Last December, John Spencer died suddenly from a heart attack. His death stunned and saddened his cast mates and fans of West Wing alike. His death also spawned a change, according to the writer’s of The West Wing for what would happen during the Election between Presidential Candidates Matt Santos(Jimmy Smits) and Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda) as the inheritor of the soon to be exiting Josiah Bartlett’s (Martin Sheen) Presidential office. The ramp up to this showdown began in Season 6 with Joshua Lyman being courted by several presidential contenders, including Senator Arnold Vinick. The campaigns, the primary elections, the … Continue reading →

The West Wing – Season 1

The West Wing is available on DVD for seasons 1 – 5. Each season contains about 22 episodes and spans about a year in the life of the administration. Time is fluid in The West Wing universe. The first season actually opens in the second year of the administration. Viewers are introduced to the main characters: President Josiah Bartlett First Lady Abigail Bartlett President’s Personal Secretary Mrs. Landingham Chief of Staff Leo McGarry Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Lyman Senior Assistant Donna Moss Director of Communications Toby Ziegler Deputy Director of Communications Sam Seaborn Press Secretary CJ Cregg Reporter Danny … Continue reading →

The West Wing Countdown Part I

Greetings and salutations, my name is Heather and I host the Fitness and Marriage Blogs. Now I have the honor of hosting a farewell series in honor of The West Wing. Currently airing Sunday nights on NBC at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, The West Wing is counting down to a final few episodes that pay homage to the last seven years of brilliant creativity and challenging drama. So please join me as I look back at the last seven years and discuss the current episodes as they air. First things first, let’s take a look back at where we … Continue reading →