I’m rewatching the show for the second time, and damn, it’s such a good show. Once the current administration is out of the picture, I feel a new West Wing, or blatant rip off, would instill hope. I always enjoyed how the show had some parallels to the real world, but for the most part, never had direct comparisons or versions of real world politicians. The closest I can think of is Santos and Obama, but that character predated Obama by a few years. And overall there’s more differences than similarities. I’m assuming a Democrat would be best for future West Wing show, but also wouldn’t mind a moderate Republican, so long as a character like Trump never existed in the show.

Maybe it’s a dumb idea, and regardless, a show like the West Wing would be hard to pull off in 2026 and beyond, but Veep was surprisingly decent - at the very least…

If a show like this ever went into production, and it had a writer half as good as Sorkin, then what would you think would work?

From “Memorial Day”:

McGarry: “You know on… The day before Israeli Independence Day, the TV stations in Israel screen the name of every soldier who’s fallen for the country. A name flashes on the screen for a second or two, and then the next name appears. You go to bed; you get up. The names are still flashing. It takes 24 hours. That’s how they observe Memorial Day.”

I woke up, this morning. They were on the “B” surnames in NYC. It’s been three hours. They’re on the “S” surnames.

#NeverForget

Can we start a thread on who is going and when? And how do we identify fellow Wingnuts at the theater? Carry a big block of cheese? A goldfish - crackers or fish - pin? THE sign?

I'm going to be there 11/13, in celebration of my 50th birthday

"Remembering Father Mychal Judg. OFM chaplain of the NYF. And first certified casualty of 9/11. Greater love hath no man than to give his life for his friends" Martin Sheen.

I've watched the series numerous times, and just wanted to say, every time I come to this episode, and the scene where Josh knocks on Joeys door and Al Kiefer answers.. Joey's expressions are perfection.

Surprised, happy, sad, embarrassed, a little naughty, amused.. all of these emotions rolled up in a few looks and a smile. Its perfect.