The West Wing Weekly 0.01: West Wing Reunion (Live from ATX)
Jun 15, 2016
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Joshua Malina
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Melissa Fitzgerald
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Janel Moloney
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Thomas Schlamme
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Bradley Whitford
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Dulé Hill
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Aaron Sorkin
Join screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and actors Dulé Hill, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, and Melissa Fitzgerald for a nostalgic reunion. They share hilarious anecdotes about auditioning and behind-the-scenes moments. Sorkin discusses the challenges of turning big ideas into personal stories. The cast reflects on character development, including the evolving role of Donna. They also touch on real-world issues connected to the show, like veterans' treatment courts, and offer heartfelt tributes to late cast member John Spencer, celebrating the show's lasting impact.
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Pilot Scene As Series Microcosm
- The pilot's opening scene encapsulates the show's tone and future direction perfectly.
- Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme credit rehearsal, casting, and staging for turning script into television magic.
Found Choreography on an Unfinished Set
- Thomas Schlamme led Aaron Sorkin through a discovered choreography on the unfinished set that shaped the pilot.
- That hands-on directing and a week of rehearsal convinced Schlamme it would work and helped craft the episode's intimacy.
From Actress To Veterans Advocate
- Melissa Fitzgerald described moving into public service after playing a character tied to veterans issues.
- She now runs Justice for Vets and champions veterans treatment courts nationwide.
