#TheWestWing

[westwing1997]

Me checking the news yesterday about Roe v Wade like....

[snowhawk1976]

For a friend who is battling #depression, #PTSD and its side effects: This guy's walking down the street when he falls in a hole. The walls are so steep he can't get out. A doctor passes by and the guy shouts up, 'Hey you. Can you help me out?' The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a priest comes along and the guy shouts up, 'Father, I'm down in this hole can you help me out?' The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole and moves on. Then a friend walks by, 'Hey, Joe, it's me can you help me out?' And the friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, 'Are you stupid? Now we're both down here.' The friend says, 'Yeah, but I've been down here before and I know the way out.' From “ #TheWestWing : Noel” https://www.instagram.com/p/CmXX_-NOcsi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jthume]

Writing about politics can be rewarding and challenging, but it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. CC and I give you ideas about how to focus on the story at hand without going too far off track.

We talk about our current works in progress, Nanowrimo, graphic design, and the upcoming holidays. Pretty good podcast this week, if I do say so myself.

Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!

Here’s the link if you want to join CC on Nano: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/cassidy-carson

Bonus picture of capybaras from CC’s Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmZmB5vuLV

[vickiabelson]

If you look up “fun,” it’ll take you right to this thing right here. Exceeding my high expectations, Tim Matheson is even more gorgeous, charming, intelligent, animated, accessible, and fabulous than I could’ve imagined. Don’t think I’ve ever had more fun at 11 in the morning. 

Squeezing us in on a busy day of meetings, and a table read for Netflix’s #1 smash, Virgin River, which Tim both stars in, and oft directs, he was relaxed, gave us his full attention, energy, passion, and focus, and, what a treat it was after all these years of adoring him. 

We jumped into Animal House, how it went down, how he got it, what almost was, Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Peter Reigert, Karen Allen, Mark Metcalf, who, thanks to his extreme kindness, introduced me to Tim, making today possible.

We circled back through this Burbank boys’ start, My Three Sons, Leave it to Beaver, voicing Jonny Quest, the Western years, Bonanza, The Virginian, co-starring with Kurt Russell in The Quest, opposite Henry Fonda, and Lucille Ball in Yours, Mine and Ours, studying at every turn, including a year of Improv, leading to the big stretch, comedy and portraying the good bad boy, working with Landis and then Speilberg and again Belushi in 1941. All the while absorbing and honing his craft, whilst learning from the masters. 

We talked The West Wing, composer Snuffy Walden, our 2 degrees, Aaron Sorkin, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Martin Sheen, Tommy Schlamme, the brilliance, professionalism, and frenetic pace. 

With our time swiftly waning we touched on This Is Us and landed on VIrgin River, currently readying to roll on Season 5, as I and many binge the just dropped Season 4. 

I could’ve talked with Tim all day and still have longed for more. What a great spirit! Such joie de vivre, not to mention ridiculously easy on the eyes, ears, and I suspect, all five senses. 

Put it all together- it was FUN! Two thumbs way up. 

Tim Matheson Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

*** Wednesday, 8/3/22, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET***

Streamed Live on my Facebook

Replay here: https://bit.ly/3JsAJK5

[sadiqssolitude]

#KirstenNelson #chief #Vick #KarenVick #Psych #Lorraine #BuffytheVampireSlayer #EllieOKeefe #TheOKeefes #BabysDayOut #TheFugitive #Frasier #AllyMcBeal #TheWestWing #JustShootMe #BoyMeetsWorld #DanielleBishop #Undercover #actress #cultclassic #comedy #Hollywood #portrait #pencildrawing

Full vid: https://youtu.be/QJektn9I_8w Shorts: https://youtu.be/F0mJfJUJK_E

[raurquiz]

#happybirthday #granvillevandusen #actor #klingon #magistrate #startrek #enterprise #judgment #andorian #general #provingground #soap #thewestwing #theworldofdarkness #spaceaboveandbeyond #gilmoregirls #Sliders #theyoungandtherestless #judgingamy #startrek56 @startrek @startrekonpplus https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2ukkuuJR-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sycamorematt]

I just heard this on an interview #martinsheen gave while still on #thewestwing about #elvis for an @nbc special. Lovely man and superb actor. #inspiration (at Evansville, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhMdBaOuwA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cinefast]

A perfect show is a show that ends perfectly #seasonfinale #famouslastwords #lastepisode #lastscene #thisistheendmyfriend #thewire #thesopranos #sixfeetunder #gameofthrones #sharpobjects #generationkill #godless #twinpeaks #madmen #battlestargalactica #seinfeld #theprisoner #justified #thewestwing https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck5lXzRt2iS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[westwing1997]

Why does almost every single character in The West Wing have Daddy issues?!

Jed's Dad: Physical abuser

Toby's Dad: Gangster

Leo's Dad: Alcoholic

CJ's Dad: Married to a woman who I believe wasn't that nice to her and then got Dementia

Josh's Dad: ??

Sam's Dad: Cheater

Charlies Dad: Absent or something else?

[mckinleybrooksmorton]

Lost Phillip Baker Hall today. Such a great actor. Credited with 185 roles on #imdb #curbyourenthusiasm #hardeight #seinfeld #nixon #secrethonor #magnolia #phillipbakerhall #bojackhorseman #argo #modernfamily #zodiac #thewestwing #monk #dogville #psycho #rushhour #aninnocentman #ghostbustersii #midnightrun #zabriskiepoint https://www.instagram.com/p/Cewuoxegcrg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jestesgrupy]

Pov: eres un p*to gilip*llas de mierd* . . . . . #hillaryclinton #clintonbodycount #clintoncrimefamily #obamafamily #obamaleaders #obamameme #obamafamily_forever_44 #obamasummit #obamaday #obamacare #michelleobama #barackobama #johnoliver #harrypotter #thewestwing #hamilton https://www.instagram.com/p/CeS4Zd2jlXF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vickiabelson]

Tim Busfield Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Friends who used to be 30 Something, Wingnuts, and Field of Dreamers, lend me your ear (s), and your eyeballs. Emmy-winner Timothy Busfield is a scream! His Burt Lancaster alone is worth the watch. Hysterical, and right on point.

Tim’s amazing bride, Melissa Gilbert joined us for a sec, she’ll be back! But she was a big part of the conversation––how they met, and where––great story. I love how he loves her, and her, him. Their togetherness is epic. We talked how they do it, handle challenges, and resolve them, so quickly. Merging their families - both married for the thrice time… co-parenting and grandparenting, building a home, and a life. Ain’t love grand.

We talked Tim’s early years in Michigan, his mother, her challenges, his father, and his. Tim getting the bug after seeing Burt Lancaster on the big screen, and going full circle co-starring with him in Field of Dreams so many years later––the challenges of that film. First, theatre out the wazoo… Actors Theater of Louisville to Circle Rep… being Matthew Broderick’s understudy on Broadway in Brighton Beach Memoirs and never getting on - Trapper John, getting an actors education, Nerds, Stripes, thirtysomething, his first gig with a guy named Snuffy, turns out there are 10 so far, 12 with Melissa’s… starring on Broadway for Sorkin, Sports Night, The West Wing, Studio 60 on The Sunset Strip, his two theatre companies intended to serve the young - the guppies did he call them? Being of service a major theme throughout. Turning down hosting SNL, thrice, auditioning for it without knowing, giving up the drink two weeks ago, how and why… his latest, The Cleaning Lady, and more importantly, his next binge with Melissa and their morning flight to Florida.

We talked for almost two hours, from LA to Michigan to Upstate NY and the UWS…. and I could have talked all night. Ridiculous fun. Down to earth, open, warm, thoughtful, helpful, funny, loving, fun, fun, fun. Do they come more likable than Tim? You’ll have to prove it.

Timothy Busfield Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wed, May 17th, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streamed Live on The Facebook

Replay here:

[regardstosoulandromance]

maffyfitz: I am thrilled to announce that @marycmccormack and I have written a book!WHAT'S NEXT is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of #TheWestWing, with insight from cast and crew exploring what made the show so special, and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. It hits shelves in August but it would mean the world to us if you would preorder your copy now.

[introvertedone]

I’m watching The West Wing 7x21 "Institutional Memory"

[twwpress]

Weekly Press Briefing #71: October 29th to November 4th

Welcome back to the Weekly Press Briefing, where we bring you highlights from The West Wing fandom each week, including new fics, ongoing challenges, and more! This briefing covers all things posted from October 29 - November 4, 2023! Did we miss something? Let us know; you can find our contact info at the bottom of this briefing! 

Challenges/Prompts:

There are no open challenges/prompts that we know of this week. Do you have a challenge or event you’d like us to promote or know of one we’re missing? Be sure to get in touch with us! Contact info is at the bottom of this briefing.

This Week in Canon:

Welcome back to This Week in Canon, where we revisit moments in The West Wing that occurred on these dates during the show’s run.

Season 1, Episode 6: Mr. Willis of Ohio aired on November 3, 1999.

Season 2, Episode 5: And It’s Surely to Their Credit aired on November 1, 2000.

Season 3, Episode 4: On the Day Before aired on October 31, 2001.

Season 4, Episode 6: Game On aired on October 30, 2002.

Season 5, Episode 5: Constituency of One aired on October 29, 2003.

Season 6, Episode 3: Third-Day Story aired on November 3, 2004.

Season 7, Episode 6: The Al Smith Dinner aired on October 30, 2005.

Photos/Videos:

Here’s what was posted from October 29 - November 4:

Allison Janney posted a photo and touching message in memory of Matthew Perry. Amy Landecker posted in memory of Ady Barkan, sharing a photo of herself and Bradely Whitford with Ady and a thoughtful message. 

Bradley Whitord posted a video of himself and Matthew Perry, along with a moving tribute to his late friend. 

Dule Hill posted a video collage of his stay at St. Regis Mexico City with his wife Jazmyn (their first trip in 4 years!).

Josh Malina posted an infographic about a 17-year-old taken hostage by Hamas.

Kim Webster posted a photo of herself and a friend in Halloween costumes. 

Kim Webster posted photos of herself in costume as Jessica Rabbit. 

Marlee Matlin posted a birthday message for Henry Winkler and a photo of herself holding his book. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo and message in memory of her brother-in-law Dr. Jay Goldstein, who passed away this week. 

Marlee Matlin posted a photo of herself and her “girls” at the National Association of the Deaf Breakthrough Awards. 

Melissa Fitzgerald posted a graphic promoting Dule Hill playing for All Rise on Celebrity Jeopardy on November 2nd. 

Rob Lowe posted a throwback photo of himself as a little kid. 

Donna Moss Daily: October 29 | October 30 | October 31 | November 1 | November 2 | November 3 | November 4

Daily Josh Lyman: October 29 | October 30 | October 31 | November 1 | November 2 | November 3 | November 4

No Context BWhit: October 29 | October 30 | October 31 | November 1 | November 3 | November 4

@twwarchive: October 30 | October 31 

Edits/Artwork:

#thewestwing : wE cHaNgED TiMe zOnEs by @abigailbrtlet [VIDEO EDIT]

Editors’ Choice: 

Sometimes you just need a change. This week, we’re recommending some of our favorite alternate universe fics! There are so many great ones that we had trouble narrowing it down, so be sure to share some you love as well!

darling, so it goes (some things are meant to be) by mikaylawrites | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | “Hey,” Josh says as he approaches his friend, gesturing in the general direction of the stage. “Who is this?” Sam rolls his eyes. “I’m doing well, thank you for asking.” When Josh doesn’t respond, Sam gives him what he wants by responding, “It’s Donna.” “Donna?” “Donna Moss.” The name sounds vaguely familiar, but Josh can’t put his finger on why. “You know, Donna? She and I were on Andy Wyatt’s tour together last fall? She’s the one who said she didn’t believe I could go shot for shot with her at a dive bar after our St. Louis show and ended up having to drag me back to the hotel and put me into bed afterward.” The story of rising country singers Josh Lyman and Donna Moss everybody talks (it started with a whisper) by JessBakesCakes | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress | Being the White House Press Secretary, Josh realizes, is one of the toughest jobs in the administration to begin with. But with her co-workers' propensity for going viral, CJ certainly deserves a raise. (The West Wing, set 20 years later.) Wear the Crown by sam_writes_fics | Rated M | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | In Progress | but some knights are meant to wear the crown. and proving worthy of its power is a noble quest indeed. // royalty/fantasy au yeah, me too by smallandblueandloud | Rated G | C. J. Cregg/Andrea Wyatt/Toby Ziegler | Complete | “Josh, what is it?” He’s got his gaze firmly three inches to the left of her face. “Have you been getting the feeling that something’s going on? Something they’re not telling us?” (or, Toby knows something. CJ and Josh don't. They'll be #19 and 20, eventually.) rewrite an ending or two by jazzjo | Rated G | C.J. Cregg/Andrea Wyatt | Complete|  It didn’t do her well to dwell on the reasons why her mornings were the most peaceful part of her day.  It did her even less good to press on the bruise that was her discomfort at leaving after closing.  or, on a clear day you can see forever, and it's the first clear day in years. i think i missed the gun at the starting line by ansatz for heliotropic | Rated T | Josh Lyman/Donna Moss | Complete | "I really wanna win this thing." // After qualifying for the Olympics in 2016, but being unable to compete due to an injury, Donna Moss is back, ready to run, and completely focused on earning a medal for Team Canada. Enter Josh Lyman, reigning Olympic champion with a heart of—you guessed it—gold. Two countries, two sports: one chance to fall in love? Flour Dusted Smiles by JediAnnieScrambler | Rated T | C. J. Cregg/Toby Ziegler | Complete | “Did Sam let you in?” Toby asked, crossing the kitchen. CJ jumped between him and the oven, holding her arms out like a shield, “You can’t look in the oven.” “It’s my oven!” “You weren’t supposed to be here until later!” Butterfly is the Worst Stroke by myrmeraki for dogsbreath | Rated G | Josh Lyman/Sam Seaborn | Complete | A snapshot of swimmer Sam and his increasingly tired boyfriend. Yeah I headcanon butterfly to be Sam's favorite stroke, yeah it's also *the* worst stroke, this does not conflict.

We will be reblogging this post to add this week's fics shortly!