This episode was one of the shining moments of this show. William Fichtner was beyond fantastic here. You want to hate this guy, but you also have to admit that he's brilliant and even though you want to spend your whole life disagreeing with everything that he says, at the same time you really like him. It's hard to hate someone when you feel that it's an honor to even speak to him.
This is from the "commentary" track of the DVD. We're hearing from the writers and director of this particular episode. On The West Wing season 1-6 DVD's they'd add commentaries on a few episodes from directors, producers, writers and actors on an audio subchannel. Aaron Sorkin participated on the commentaries for seasons 1-4, even though he was gone from the show by the time the DVD's came out.
Lang and Mulready made me want to cry at various points through this episode. I love both of them. And the way they looked when they realized they were both actually going to be on the Supreme Court, that they weren't just called to the White House as a matter of publicity, was just wonderful. Fichtner and Close are both amazing, and the characters were very well written.
I love the idea behind this plotline, showing that two intelligent people can argue opposite sides of an issue, with respect, and have the end result be even greater than the sum of their points. (You know, like the opposite of what you typically see in YouTube comments.)
This is so cool! Thanks for putting it up. It is really great hearing how people in his business think of him. It is always good seeing someone get respect from their peers.
This episode was one of the shining moments of this show. William Fichtner was beyond fantastic here. You want to hate this guy, but you also have to admit that he's brilliant and even though you want to spend your whole life disagreeing with everything that he says, at the same time you really like him. It's hard to hate someone when you feel that it's an honor to even speak to him.
sunnchilde 3 weeks ago
HOT! i luv him! xD is soooooooo sexy! :D
Aditax23 5 months ago
soo hot
Julliette395 5 months ago
Thanks for this! It's lovely to hear the commentary!
cbprice25 8 months ago
This is from the "commentary" track of the DVD. We're hearing from the writers and director of this particular episode. On The West Wing season 1-6 DVD's they'd add commentaries on a few episodes from directors, producers, writers and actors on an audio subchannel. Aaron Sorkin participated on the commentaries for seasons 1-4, even though he was gone from the show by the time the DVD's came out.
MegaObserver1 9 months ago
Your commentary is shallow and banal. Just play the scene and be quiet.
Kaalec 1 year ago
Shut u and let us watch the show!
2357Brian 1 year ago
Lang and Mulready made me want to cry at various points through this episode. I love both of them. And the way they looked when they realized they were both actually going to be on the Supreme Court, that they weren't just called to the White House as a matter of publicity, was just wonderful. Fichtner and Close are both amazing, and the characters were very well written.
landofashes 2 years ago 8
This comment has received too many negative votes show
im realy sry, is ther anyone that has a clip of this whitout the comments?
Shut the fuck up!
fnuttskallen 2 years ago
I've been hunting for a while myself. No joy.
I love the idea behind this plotline, showing that two intelligent people can argue opposite sides of an issue, with respect, and have the end result be even greater than the sum of their points. (You know, like the opposite of what you typically see in YouTube comments.)
rugbynimbus 2 years ago 26
Its not bill its William
InfamousCrack123 2 years ago
He goes by Bill or Billy with his friends.
Hunterhikes 2 years ago
William Fichtner is GREAT ! ! ! I LIKE HIM IN PRISON BREAK ! ! !
Galijabre 2 years ago
i love this scene!!!!!
PolexiaAphrodisia 3 years ago
Fichtner was great in the West Wing, but he was even better in the Perfect Storm.
koogbasschi 3 years ago 3
my favorite episode... wow
I appreciate the commentary but I would like to see clips of the justices debating without the extra voices
muscatinemusk 3 years ago 4
I love it when he says "We like him!"...The exact same thing i got when i saw him for the first time playing Mahone in prison break. XD
Sayurie88 3 years ago 5
William Fichtner is the Sexiest Man in the world
;)
♥
lo0olxx 3 years ago 28
The only guy who, after a couple of years, still attracts me.
5ra46 3 years ago 3
can someone please tell me what kinda DVD this is from? I havent found any directors commentary tracks on any of my West Wing DVDs. Please respond.
DONBA32 4 years ago
As far as I'm aware there are no extras on the European (R2) releases of the DVds. Shame too. :-(
langwave 4 years ago
Great piece! I love hearing commentaries about Bill. Thank you so much!
notthetbib 4 years ago 3
his name is will damn u
princessatsea28 4 years ago
I'm guessing you are refering to the person who called him Bill right.
Well for whatever reason the name William is often shortened to Bill. Don't ask why, because it's kinda stupid but that's just the way it is.
Greetings Nathalie
BamberFan 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this. Is this from the West Wing DVD extras? What a versatile actor
Fichtner_Firsthand Yahoo Group
rainsguy 4 years ago 2
This is so cool! Thanks for putting it up. It is really great hearing how people in his business think of him. It is always good seeing someone get respect from their peers.
reb7bec1 4 years ago
*blush*
Corynorhinus 4 years ago