October 2007

Here’s a clip from the show’s second episode, appropriately entitled “The Apology.”  After an interview in which he refers to his opinion in favor of legalizing marijuana, Dan (Josh Charles) is forced to give an on the air apology; the result however shocks everyone.  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis.

Sports Night
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One of my favorite recurring characters on The West Wing was Ainsley Hayes (Emily Procter).  Although she only appeared in one season she had many memorable moments including her first debate with Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe) on Capital Beat.  A larger version is available in the Full Diagnosis along with clips of Ainsley singing “Blame It On the Bossa Nova,” arguing with Sam about the ERA, meeting the President, meeting and discussing duty with Lionel Tribbey (John Larroquette) and more!

The West Wing
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1st appearance, on Capital Beat

 

post-Capital Beat fight

 

ERA argument with Sam

 

“Blame It on the Bossa Nova” – Meeting the President

 

Meeting the President, second try

 

Meeting Lionel Tribbey

 

Debating Duty and Gilbert & Sullivan with Tribbey

 

Speech Writing

 

Learning from “the Master”

Here are a couple clips from “The Disaster Show.”  First up, guest host Allison Janey performs a cold open without cue cards in front of a live audience.  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis along with Harriet (Sarah Paulson) trying desperately, and failing miserably, to tell a simple joke.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
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Allsion Janey introduces the Disaster Show

 

Harriet tries to tell a joke