@@marilynletts7730 Bartlet Accomplished little, other than lots of passionate people loving their country at the frenetic pace obligatory for their demographic, went middle of the road.
I watched reruns in 2017 when I needed comfort. I 'm working like hell to make sure this doesn't happen again. I'm also reading the new book about the WW, called "What's Next", how it was hatched and casted plus other great inside information.
Aaron Sorkin (creator and head writer) crafted some of the most exquisite and entertaining dialogue in the history of television for The West Wing. His words are poignant, meaningful, touching and it's always a privilege to watch them performed so well.
@@paperchasindude6578 A good game is seeing how many times he repeats phrases. between this and his other movies and shows he says "Reach for the stars" about a dozen times.
In the first clip Leo has a bigger name in the Democratic Party than Bartlet. CJ hearing Toby droping Leo's name is what makes her interested in the campaign.
"A trip to Banana Republic would've killed you?" Jed Bartlett telling Charlie about how he should have spent his rebate, rather than paying his Visa card bill. Too funny. The glorious understated acting of Martin Sheen, and his phenomenal skill with the subtle under the radar, under your breath, you can barely here it, throwaway zinger. Jed was a master of those.
I still find it really amazing how Jed, Leo and Abbey are able to handle the simple problems of their adoptive West Wing children so smoothly. Love this show to bits.
Best part is when you realize the kid that Donna is talking to is Jim Harper from Newsroom. Good practice for him to be keeping his head down for when Will would fly off the handle at things.
I absolutely enjoyed The West Wing. The writing and direction by Sorkin, the incredible acting, the believability of the script writing and the quick pace of the dialogue delivery was intoxicating... the peterman...
Maxwell School - at Syracuse University - a nod to Sorkin’s alma mater. Sorkin was the commencement speaker the year my nephew graduated - forgot about sweltering in the overheated Dome and aching back and sit bones on concrete slab seating while listening to him. Once in a lifetime opportunity.
Charlie "I was just thinking about the plurality of Americans who made the decision to pull a lever with your name next to it." Bartlet: "Suckers" LMAO
“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” - my favourite Bond film, too! Bravo, Charlie! Yes, Mr President, that “wimp-ass Bond movie”! Great scene! Martin Sheen is magnificent as always.
The best part is when CJ was ok that Bartlet did not know about her but her eyes lit up when she said - Mcgary wants me? That's how much respect Leo commanded in the party!
M*A*S*H & Frasier can compare, maybe... also Decker (the Dr who's irascible with a heart of gold), the diner owner who can't cook, the blind black guy, the slimy friend freeloader, the nurse who runs his practice with a FIRM hand...all lovable characters... the witty, blind & black guy always gets the girls... someone says he ought to have a handicap, & he replies, "I m black & blind, is that not enough of a handicap?" That brilliant!
I agree, but would also have to add DOWNTON ABBEY for your consideration. High quality acting, writing, and storytelling....equal to TWW, in my opinion.
As an actor starting out, if Hollywood decides to reboot/sequel West Wing, I’d literally kill for a role. Other shows, I’d audition and live with the outcome.
This is the first time I realized on the “game on” episode where they trick Toby into thinking Bartlett isn’t ready for the debate, he actually catches CJ’s $10 bet cause he makes a comment about it on her clipboard and she says “yeah I owe it to somebody” - she already knows he fell for it lol
Is there something metaphoric about CJ falling in the swimming pool at the same time Toby offers her the press job? They say in screenwriting, a character's appearance should change when something significant happens to them. I note that by falling in the pool and getting her hair wet, CJ immediately goes from "big hair" to the more recognisable "small hair"...at the same moment she first becomes associated with the Bartlet admin. Just a thought. Might be a total coincidence.
I recall falling for Alison Hanney when she did this. My wife (an amazing person) used to always wind me up by saying "Is she as good as CJ?" if I saw a lady whilst out, etc. I do have quite a crush on Alison Janney 😍😉
Are you pretending that seasons 1-4 weren’t different from 5-7 The creator/lead writer/show runner etc is one of the most respected writers working today. He also wrote movies like A few good men, social network, moneyball, Charlie Wilson’s war, Steve jobs, mollys game, trial of chigago 7 and being the ricardos. And other TV like “Studio 60 on the sunset strip” “sports night” and “The Newsroom” The main writer wrote almost every script from season 1-4 and the ones he didn’t write he was still the show runner meaning he approved /rewrote the scripts written by others. Seasons 5-7 were good TV but nothing like seasons 1-4 which are masterful. If they weren’t the same show many people would like 5-7 better but it’s impossible not to compare the new with the old and when you do that it makes west wing look very uneven.
Another funny scene is when Bartlet interviews Deborah Fiderer played by Lily Tomlin to replace Mrs Landingham. Fiderer acts confused and can't even remember her name. Afterward, Bartlet says to Charlie something like, "Is this a joke? If it's a joke then it's funny and well executed, but I think you and I both know it's not."
CJs thought process is brilliant here: - Money: because it matters, but not enough to eliminate this opportunity - He knows my limits? - Is he a good man?
One of the few times I disagreed with Bartlett (The writers room). The reason Bond orders his drink shaken is precisely because it chips the ice. It allows him to socially consume while helping him remain alert by watering down the drink. He's snooty because, well, does it look like he gives a damn? Also, the hand it over bit never fails to make me chuckle like a kid watching this all over again
Lots of people love our country and we react with traumatic disbelief when we find ourselves being harmed by our country at the direction of some who're desperate for power. Connery disdained what should be disdained and, like Lennon from Apple, David Crockett, walked away. Sacrifices.
11:23 ......... Josh: "Why are we slowing down?" Cap: "Uh Oh." Josh: "Are we outta gas?" Cap: "Diesel." Josh: "Are we out of it?" Cathy: "We're outta gas." Cap: "Diesel." Toby: "Nobody cares." Donna: "Cathy says there's a gas station about 1000 yards down the road." Cap: "They DON'T HAVE diesel." Toby: "Theydon'thavediesel." Josh: "Did we run out of gas because I said she was wholesome but not too wholesome." Cap: "I can't make a car run out of gas." Toby: "Diesel." (8^P (8^P (8^P (8^P
How can you pick "best moments" from a show that was all best moments? Someone (maybe Letterman), called Bartlet , the president we wish we had. If he'd foreseen what we have now!
Hello! I finally made part 2!
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Can someone send a copy of the entire show to trump? Will it work, if he watches it? Will he watch it? Will he understand it? Will he care?
N Tats 77
@@marilynletts7730 Bartlet Accomplished little, other than lots of passionate people loving their country at the frenetic pace obligatory for their demographic, went middle of the road.
@@marilynletts7730 THE Donald isn't a writer. He is a decisive memo-writer in the Age of Rocketman, which is what we needed.
Ashley furniture 13:20 13:21 @@connorbittlingmaier9246
It is August 2024 and I STILL love this show.
SO well written!!!
Love it
I watched reruns in 2017 when I needed comfort. I 'm working like hell to make sure this doesn't happen again. I'm also reading the new book about the WW, called "What's Next", how it was hatched and casted plus other great inside information.
I have never seen this and now I wish I had! What’s wrong with me 😮
Aaron Sorkin (creator and head writer) crafted some of the most exquisite and entertaining dialogue in the history of television for The West Wing. His words are poignant, meaningful, touching and it's always a privilege to watch them performed so well.
couldn't have put it better!! :) so true
So true
@@paperchasindude6578 A good game is seeing how many times he repeats phrases. between this and his other movies and shows he says "Reach for the stars" about a dozen times.
@@Mozart1220 fax I definitely need to see that show
This should be shown in every public school on the first day of classes.
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"$550,000 a year."
"This pays $600 a week."
"So it's less."
🤣🤣🤣
About 31200 per year!
The time zone melt down is still one of my favorites.
Where Josh and Toby beat the bridge! lol My favorite, too.
SO funny. Josh is still searching for that civilization while the kids are having their 90210 moment.
"I'm imagining the plurality of millions of people who pulled a lever with your name next to it."
"Suckers!"
The writing for this show was brilliant!
Janel Moloney does not get enough credit (a young bright star in this amongst many other bright stars) she has fab timing and delivery !
She's so good. Nails every line
Also, when she has no lines but reacting to Josh or Toby.
In the first clip Leo has a bigger name in the Democratic Party than Bartlet. CJ hearing Toby droping Leo's name is what makes her interested in the campaign.
Bartlett doing Charlie's taxes is hilarious. Right up there with the joy of the Butterball hotline .
Phil Baharnd, the king of auto sales in Fargo. The man can sell a car like, well, like anything.
Imagine doing your tax returns and having the president come in asking for the money you owe.
I feel like that every year since Trump was selected.
@@Mozart1220 WTF are you even talking about dude? are you okay lol?
@@Mozart1220 So.... What are you doing with your money that you're owning taxes,
@@mr5yy Clearly, he's not a billionaire, for whom all the breaks are given. What rock have you had your head under for the last 40 years?
Bartlet's already embraced this black kid like an adoptee, with a little love.
"A trip to Banana Republic would've killed you?"
Jed Bartlett telling Charlie about how he should have spent his rebate, rather than paying his Visa card bill.
Too funny.
The glorious understated acting of Martin Sheen, and his phenomenal skill with the subtle under the radar, under your breath, you can barely here it, throwaway zinger.
Jed was a master of those.
It is currently August 26, 2020 and I still love this show!
Likewise.
9/13/20. Same.
9/29/2020 and I not only still love this show, I NEED this show. More than ever.
Absolutely! It just makes me sad that the reality of political discourse has devolved so far.
10/21/20
"Milo! Coop! Would you help Mr. Young find his pockets please."
"They're saying I owe the federal government money!"
"And you don't even need a stamp, hand it over." 🤣🤣
I still find it really amazing how Jed, Leo and Abbey are able to handle the simple problems of their adoptive West Wing children so smoothly.
Love this show to bits.
*Jeb*
@@krisroth1612 It's literally Jed.
With common sense.
14:11 when Toby and Josh start incoherent yelling and Toby beating the stick will never not give me a stomach cramp laughing
"Couple more minutes..."
wonder how much of that was scripted and how much of that was just bradley and richard being dorks
Right!?! LOL
Best part is when you realize the kid that Donna is talking to is Jim Harper from Newsroom. Good practice for him to be keeping his head down for when Will would fly off the handle at things.
Hey was the girl in red alyson hannigan?
It is currently March 28, 2023. And I still miss this show. Smart & clever has largely been replaced by dumb and obvious.
I just finished binging again. I can't help it. It Is my favorite show of all time.
Totally agree
Me too
And it's the fourth of july twenty twenty four here
"Crisis of confidence" is one of my MANY favorite scenes in this amazing series.
😂 “What’s the matter with you?”
I didn't watch this until last year. I'm so amazed how this sits with me and my views. Thanks to all in valued. Such a wonderful piece of History.
The greatest series ever written , sublime in every way
False.
I had forgotten how good the music was for this show...I never forgot how funny it was.
I wish Jed Bartlett were our real President...
Have a shirt that says “Bartlet for America”.
We would also need Sorkin to write his speeches (GO SYRACUSE!!)@@sandranorman5469
It’s 2021, 22 years after this show debuted, and I just bought this series on DVD
You will love it!
Good for you! It's fabulous...!
@ Joshua Lanier and Paul Clark, y’all are both right. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SHOW. I STILL wish we had a president like Jed Bartlet. What a good man.
I absolutely enjoyed The West Wing. The writing and direction by Sorkin, the incredible acting, the believability of the script writing and the quick pace of the dialogue delivery was intoxicating... the peterman...
Maxwell School - at Syracuse University - a nod to Sorkin’s alma mater. Sorkin was the commencement speaker the year my nephew graduated - forgot about sweltering in the overheated Dome and aching back and sit bones on concrete slab seating while listening to him. Once in a lifetime opportunity.
I just finish watching this wonderful show for the third time best Christmas gift for myself
“This is not very patriotic talk Charlie! It’s NOT!” 😂
"He's never heard about me, has he?" "No" Toby is my spirit animal.
Bartlett LOVED charlie like a son
the relationship between Charlie and PB still gets to me
Best funny moments does not START with CJ finding a live TURKEY in her office ????
I think it goes by season
RIGHT?!?
1:05 This has to be one of the extremely few times we see Toby genuinely laugh at something.
Jed calling the Secret Service agents on Charlie never gets old
The scene either Charlie and tax and that he donated so much to charity makes me cry every time
Best series EVER!!!
I think I binge watched this entire series twice during 2020! Thank you to all the cast, writers and crew!
Aaron Sorkin created two of the most finely crafted shows in television history West Wing and News Room
"CJ, you fell into the pool there." Toby trying out for the role of Captain Obvious. LOL
“C.J. You fell into the pool there” god they are so in love
THANK YOU
Wouldn't surprise me if they were together at one point before the events of the series
Best show ever and loved every minute of it!
"And you don't even need a stamp... " lol fantastic
Charlie "I was just thinking about the plurality of Americans who made the decision to pull a lever with your name next to it."
Bartlet: "Suckers"
LMAO
iandhr1 honestly writers are better at running the country and inspiring people than the actual leaders that we have now
"I was just thinking about the plurality of Americans who made the decision to pull a lever that had your name next to it."
"Suckers."
“On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” - my favourite Bond film, too! Bravo, Charlie! Yes, Mr President, that “wimp-ass Bond movie”! Great scene! Martin Sheen is magnificent as always.
Welcome my friends to the show that never ends…
Back for my annual West Wing fix.
“He’s never heard of me,has he?”
And I’m back…
“He’s ready…”
Top five favorite episode of mine.
Wonderfully written and beautifully underplayed
rogerstoryteller too bad he left by season 4
The people who fired CJ must’ve been kissed to find out she became the most powerful woman in America. Bet that’s one they wished they had back.
For the past four years I’ve been watching the west wing and pretending it’s cnn
It's 18 Dec 2021 and I still love this show... and I'm still in love with CJ... AND Toby!
I love Sam, would LOVE to see him as President. Also Josh & Donna ! C J 🥰
C.J. went from " is Jed Bartlett a good man" to " I absolutely adore him".
The best part is when CJ was ok that Bartlet did not know about her but her eyes lit up when she said - Mcgary wants me? That's how much respect Leo commanded in the party!
The change of time zones was my favourite. They lost it big time. 🤣
A genuine question. Is there a better cast in any show ever? If so I need to watch it. This cast is amazing.
M*A*S*H & Frasier can compare, maybe... also Decker (the Dr who's irascible with a heart of gold), the diner owner who can't cook, the blind black guy, the slimy friend freeloader, the nurse who runs his practice with a FIRM hand...all lovable characters... the witty, blind & black guy always gets the girls... someone says he ought to have a handicap, & he replies, "I m black & blind, is that not enough of a handicap?" That brilliant!
@@uthrasriram9386 I agree. I LOVE the fraiser cast
I agree, but would also have to add DOWNTON ABBEY for your consideration. High quality acting, writing, and storytelling....equal to TWW, in my opinion.
Boston Legal / Downton Abbey
Bartlett sweeping those bills into the desk drawer is the final touch to that scene. Prob his poker money?
I. Love the show the West. Wing. It is one of my favorite shows.
"How long are they gonna be?"
*CLANG*
"Couple more minutes."
CAN WE HAVE A CIVILIZATION?!
I loved this show, I used to skip my bowling league night for this
As an actor starting out, if Hollywood decides to reboot/sequel West Wing, I’d literally kill for a role. Other shows, I’d audition and live with the outcome.
This is the first time I realized on the “game on” episode where they trick Toby into thinking Bartlett isn’t ready for the debate, he actually catches CJ’s $10 bet cause he makes a comment about it on her clipboard and she says “yeah I owe it to somebody” - she already knows he fell for it lol
Toby, is Jed Bartlett a good man? Remember when being a good man was important?
I don't think it's so much that being good isn't important anymore than it is what being good means is different than it used to be
Is there something metaphoric about CJ falling in the swimming pool at the same time Toby offers her the press job?
They say in screenwriting, a character's appearance should change when something significant happens to them. I note that by falling in the pool and getting her hair wet, CJ immediately goes from "big hair" to the more recognisable "small hair"...at the same moment she first becomes associated with the Bartlet admin.
Just a thought. Might be a total coincidence.
BaileysMariner wow that does make so much sense!
You just understood Aaron Sorkin's vision.
Ironic too that her podium in the press briefing room is directly over the former swimming pool.
I recall falling for Alison Hanney when she did this. My wife (an amazing person) used to always wind me up by saying "Is she as good as CJ?" if I saw a lady whilst out, etc. I do have quite a crush on Alison Janney 😍😉
@@malcs0 Indeed..!!
From series 1 to 7 excellence personified.
This is what a brilliant ensemble cast and writing team can do, take note GOT
Are you pretending that seasons 1-4 weren’t different from 5-7
The creator/lead writer/show runner etc is one of the most respected writers working today. He also wrote movies like A few good men, social network, moneyball, Charlie Wilson’s war, Steve jobs, mollys game, trial of chigago 7 and being the ricardos.
And other TV like “Studio 60 on the sunset strip” “sports night” and “The Newsroom”
The main writer wrote almost every script from season 1-4 and the ones he didn’t write he was still the show runner meaning he approved /rewrote the scripts written by others.
Seasons 5-7 were good TV but nothing like seasons 1-4 which are masterful.
If they weren’t the same show many people would like 5-7 better but it’s impossible not to compare the new with the old and when you do that it makes west wing look very uneven.
Another funny scene is when Bartlet interviews Deborah Fiderer played by Lily Tomlin to replace Mrs Landingham. Fiderer acts confused and can't even remember her name. Afterward, Bartlet says to Charlie something like, "Is this a joke? If it's a joke then it's funny and well executed, but I think you and I both know it's not."
CJ falling into the pool is brilliant
"a trip to Banana Republic wouldve killed you?"
That last part has me understanding how the residents of Michigan City, Indiana feel....and laughing for at least two minutes. 😅😅😅
Love,Aaron Sorkin.ADORE THIS ❤SHOW
If only there were more decent, honorable, smart, funny folks like these in real life
The best show ever made....
Damm right!!
It’s 2021 and this is still the best show ever made
This and L.A. Law
The start of "Game On" (season 4th) is probably the funniest & smartest part. Never tired to watch it
I like to call that clip "The staff tries to give Toby a stroke."
I just realized that Tyler kid is John Gallagher Jr. who was in The Newsroom (another Sorkin show)
Who was also in the obc of spring awakening! plenty of broadway talent was in the west wing, I love spotting them all
This was one of the best shows on TV
I offer this with humor and admiration *not* malice. But when Toby goes Full Jew I just love it so so much.
CJs thought process is brilliant here:
- Money: because it matters, but not enough to eliminate this opportunity
- He knows my limits?
- Is he a good man?
Everytime I hear "a trip to Banana Republic would've killed You?" I gotta laugh!😂
This was one of the best shoes ever! I just finished watching the whole show again for the 4th time!
There will never be a better show
“So this is less?” HAHAHAHAHAHA
I love this show for the great examples of how leadership works!
Sadly, we currently have no great examples of leadership in DC!!
Beautifully acted pool falling.
The West Wing makes me feel good
One of the few times I disagreed with Bartlett (The writers room). The reason Bond orders his drink shaken is precisely because it chips the ice. It allows him to socially consume while helping him remain alert by watering down the drink. He's snooty because, well, does it look like he gives a damn?
Also, the hand it over bit never fails to make me chuckle like a kid watching this all over again
S. Connery could do no wrong.
Lots of people love our country and we react with traumatic disbelief when we find ourselves being harmed by our country at the direction of some who're desperate for power. Connery disdained what should be disdained and, like Lennon from Apple, David Crockett, walked away. Sacrifices.
@@raoulbataller5454 I think it was explained in one of the books.
Shaking it creates vapours that give the drink a special flavour. So James Bond prefers taste over getting drunk quick.
“avert your eyes! my clothes are clingy!”
i love them so much
Its 4 Jan 2021 and I still love this show!
James is ordering a weak martini and being snooty about it... :)
11:23 .........
Josh: "Why are we slowing down?"
Cap: "Uh Oh."
Josh: "Are we outta gas?"
Cap: "Diesel."
Josh: "Are we out of it?"
Cathy: "We're outta gas."
Cap: "Diesel."
Toby: "Nobody cares."
Donna: "Cathy says there's a gas station about 1000 yards down the road."
Cap: "They DON'T HAVE diesel."
Toby: "Theydon'thavediesel."
Josh: "Did we run out of gas because I said she was wholesome but not too wholesome."
Cap: "I can't make a car run out of gas."
Toby: "Diesel."
(8^P (8^P (8^P (8^P
nudist0885 one of my favourite couple of episodes. 20 hours in America part one is full of comedy and part 2 ends on such a poignant note
Classis: My guys are gonna need to walk this off a little bit.
Love the Dukakis-Bush debate reference by Sorkin here.
I love the relationship between Charlie and Jed.
Great video! Need to have CJ and Charlies prank scenes and Leos Big Block of Cheese Day.
Nothing better about politic than WW will not be directed. Best show ever!
Best show ever.. whenever i go on vaca this is downloaded for airplane mode
"... I work at the White House" 😂
Kid on the bike is Jim Harper from The Newsroom btw :)
I LOVED THIS SHOW! ♥️
I wonder if someone somewhere ever asked if Donald Trump was a good man.
James Hanscombe nooooooo
I love everything about this show so much 🇺🇸. Just brilliant.
How can you pick "best moments" from a show that was all best moments? Someone (maybe Letterman), called Bartlet , the president we wish we had. If he'd foreseen what we have now!
Christel Headington "Amen to that!!!!"
@The Best Western Oh please... Trump is the best President if you are a billionaire or Vlad Putin...
@The Best Western -You took a wrong turn, you seem to be in Never-Never Land.
I want to spend one day with Aaron Sorkin.
One day.
Not me, I want to spend the rest of my life with that man!
This was one of the funniest
February 13 2021 watching it for the third time.