The bit with the tie was one of the best parts of this show. She didn't want him to run due to his MS, but she knew he had to in the end. So she put him over the top with confidence. She was always there for him, no matter what.
I love all her scenes. She is so Quotable Everyone should have an Abby bartlet in their life. They way she says "you have lots of nights" - Always tears me up and is so emotional
Still shocks me that apparently she wasnt even supposed to be in but a few episodes. Like 2 of em then gone. What a performance she gave to change the role entirely
Agreed. Stockyard Channing was fabulous. It was the same with Martin Sheen. He was only supposed to be in certain scenes in 2 or 3 episodes a season. But he did so well, they made changes. The original show was supposed to be focused on the Sam Seaborn character played by Rob Lowe. Don’t get me wrong, I liked that character, but I think the show would have been far less than what it became because of actors and actresses like these.
I still can’t get over just how good an actor Martin Sheen is. The look he gives Abby from the doorway is epic. It’s “the floor just opened under me & I might die and also I will bring down the hand of god to bring her home “ and he doesn’t say a word.
Stockard Channing was the perfect actor to play the first lady. She was phenomenal as Abbey.
This show hits harder, and deeper with every year that passes. “Smart people who love you, are gonna have your back.” What a moment.
The bit with the tie was one of the best parts of this show. She didn't want him to run due to his MS, but she knew he had to in the end. So she put him over the top with confidence. She was always there for him, no matter what.
I love all her scenes. She is so Quotable
Everyone should have an Abby bartlet in their life.
They way she says "you have lots of nights" - Always tears me up and is so emotional
Still shocks me that apparently she wasnt even supposed to be in but a few episodes. Like 2 of em then gone. What a performance she gave to change the role entirely
Agreed. Stockyard Channing was fabulous. It was the same with Martin Sheen. He was only supposed to be in certain scenes in 2 or 3 episodes a season. But he did so well, they made changes.
The original show was supposed to be focused on the Sam Seaborn character played by Rob Lowe. Don’t get me wrong, I liked that character, but I think the show would have been far less than what it became because of actors and actresses like these.
I still can’t get over just how good an actor Martin Sheen is. The look he gives Abby from the doorway is epic. It’s “the floor just opened under me & I might die and also I will bring down the hand of god to bring her home “ and he doesn’t say a word.
Gosh I loved this show. Now, especially, it should be available on a public channel.
11:40-11:59 is the best bit of non-verbal acting in the entire show!
I was always happy when Abby appeared. She's never been in a scene she didn't steal. (Except maybe in the ones with Lord John Marbury)
I ate some cheese
biscuits
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"Abigail! Your breasts are magnificent!" Lord John Marbury was hilarious in that scene.
"Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee." 🎶
Get your filthy paws off my silky drawers!!
I really loved Stockard Channing as the First Lady. She did a fantastic job. And she looks amazing.
Ever since Grease I've been a great fan of hers. She is great.
Mrs. Bartlett was just as smart and strong as her husband. And like Mrs. Santos the strong woman behind the man.
Dr. Bartlett
Funny banter near the end about the inauguration being in coldass January but it used to be in March until FDR.
28:00 this hits so different knowing his ultimate fate outside of the show.
John Goodman was brilliant.
3 Emmys after 14 nominations. Nothing to sneeze at.
Jimmy Smits for President!
The founders choose March date was changed with Amendment 20
2.55. MIDDLEBURG!!!
💕💕
Game on boyfriend!
Most ridiculous moment here: that only 22 heads of state called to express sympathy.
Why is this called National Archives: Part 1 ?
It's lightly whimsical, nothing else.
i completely forgot about this fantastic movie
The irony that the current first lady is also desperately trying to cover her husbands severe disability. This show predicts the future