After Christian extremists try and blow up the building because of their dislike of a radio personality Casey (Peter Krause) takes it on himself to speak back by attacking Jerry Falwell leading to this confrontation with Dana (Felicity Huffman). Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis.
Sports Night
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Here are two clips ranting about the alarmingly awful state of television. The first is the famous scene with Judd Hirsch from the Pilot (an homage to Paddy Chayefsky‘s Network). The second (found inside the Full Diagnosis along with a larger version of this clip) is a bit of a conversation between Jordan (Amanda Peet) and Hallie (Stephanie Childers) about “illiterate programming.”
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
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The Press Secretary turned Chief of Staff C.J. Cregg (Allison Janey) has had quite a few memorable moments from doing “the Jackal,” dealing with Josh and Toby, arguing against the US treaty with Qumar, getting freaked out by maps, and more. Larger version of this clip from “In the Shadow of Two Gunmen” plus many more inside the Full Diagnosis.
The West Wing
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If Toby Ziegler is The West Wing‘s conscience, Sam Seaborn (Rob Lowe) was its heart. I don’t know anybody who would argue the show was the same following Lowe’s departure. Whether it was dealing with a prostitue, trying to cure cancer, running for Congress, arguing with Leo’s daughter, talking with Ainsley Hayes, or getting a Supreme Court nominee out of jail, there was simply no one else like Sam. Clips a plenty in the Full Diagnosis.
The West Wing
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“The people I have met have been extraordinarily qualified. Their intent is good. Their commitment is true. They are righteous, and they are patriots.”
—Ainsley Hayes (“In This White House”)
The West Wing broke many of the rules of television. Discussing politics, morality, foreign policy and the world, political wrangling, real life issues, legislation and the creation of law, and real world problems. For seven years the staff of President Bartlett (Martin Sheen) raised debate and discussion in the country by presenting a view of government that was hard-working, knowledgeable, passionate, patriotic and smart. And, somehow, it made it all interesting, entertaining, and must-see TV.
The show was praised by former White House staffers in presenting the pace and challenge of the job. One of the trademarks of the show was the “walk-and-talks” which filmed the characters walking and talking through the halls of The West Wing They were simply too busy to sit down.
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