"West Wing" Live debate

[FreedomAngel82]

Link: http://oliverwillis.com/

< In a first for NBC’s “The West Wing” (Sundays, 8-9 p.m. ET), the Emmy Award-winning series will broadcast a live episode featuring a debate between presidential candidates Congressman Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) and Senator Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda) on Sunday, Nov. 6 (8-9 p.m. ET).

Very few contemporary drama series have attempted live episodes. NBC’s “ER” — also from executive producer John Wells — produced a live episode for its fourth season premiere in September 1997.

The format of the episode will allow for a tension-packed debate between Democrat Santos and his Republican opponent Vinick. Two live versions will be telecast, one for the East Coast and another for the West Coast. This episode will be written by Lawrence O’Donnell, and directed by Alex Graves, both executive producers of the series.>

[Pithy Cherub]

1. Perfect episode to have gaffes in or on the record.

Will the audience at the debate be scripted too? :shrug:

The spin after the debate ought to be fast and furious! Louise for Santos would be outstanding! :)

[cyberpj]

2. Very cool. Got my bumper sticker up and already getting some

thumbs up from other fans!

[dretceterini]

3. Where did you get the bumper sticker?

I want one! I'm a big fan of "Leo", both in and out of character.

[cyberpj]

4. Made it with Photoshop. Found a photo on the West Wing site and

then tried my best to replicate the sign. Can't quite make out what it says beneath the names though.

[kevsand]

7. "For a brighter America"

All in caps, with a five pointed star in front of the word "For." The star is rotated slightly clockwise (maybe 15 or 20 degrees).

[cyberpj]

9. Wow. Either you've seen a much better photo or you designed it!

Not quite sure how to take the "brighter America" though?

Smarter?
Better lit?
More hopeful?

I know, I know... I'm just wishing it was POSSIBLE for the Smarter option...

[NYCGirl]

5. You have good taste. I think John Spencer is the best actor on TV. NT

[dretceterini]

6. Not only a good actor

but a very nice human being. I met him when my wife was doing extra (background) work on West Wing

[NYCGirl]

8. That's great to know! NT