The West Wing- He shall from time to time

For my Chief of Staff

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[LordChocIce]

This is easily one of my favourite scenes from the whole series - but there are so many others...

[ffoxton]

Thanks for uploading this bud, a much unappreciated scene from a truly great show.

[jozaphoenix]

Thank you. I just so happened to need this feel good moment and faith in humanity tonight more than I can say.

[UncleMikeNJ]

That jiggle-the-handle joke was taken for Dana Carvey as Daddy Bush on a 1992 episode of SNL.

[westsideworldwide101]

This is also one of my favourite scenes, but there are many. Just as with the magnificent pre-credits scene in 17 people, the tone of the orchestra beuatifully accompanies Leo's reaction. And, as always, the writing is breathtaking. Bartlett does not ask him 'Who would be your Chief of Staff?', he just asks him, 'You gotta best friend?' - the synthesis of emotive language and politics-speak that Sorkin incorporates is majestical. As you say, Jed, people have phenomenal capacity.

[Z7TomC7Z]

@bphantom64 cheers :)

[bphantom64]

@Z7TomC7Z Bartlett is on his way to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. With almost every official of the US govt. in one place, someone in the line of succession has to stay behind just in case, say, the building burned down with everyone in it. The other character is that someone--the Secretary of Agriculture, IIRC.

I like the "That's your Chief of Staff" line--as I recall, Leo was facing a rough ride over the revelation of his substance abuse at the time.

[TheDoomArt]

Wouldn't it be amazing if something did happen and he becomes the President? SPIN OFF SHOW! :D

[VegasRolo30]

One of many moments, do truely miss this show. It's a good moment with got a best friend, he smarter than you, do you trust him with you life....and then with the giggle of the bathroom handle, LOL. Wish Aaron Sorkin would do another show.

[streetcrazykenny]

1. We haven't had a president since Cleveland to actually care for, admire, and execute the U.S. Constitution. 2. Our presidents tend to use appointments as political gifts and not as serious positions. You think President Obama trusts Jacob Lew with his life? No. 3. Most people don't understand why Bartlett is talking to some guy about being president...I would know even if I never watched this show. Many people in this country don't know their own government, what it can do, and how.

[Z7TomC7Z]

I truely great scene. But I don't recall this I have watched every episode as well more than once, whats happening in this scene? :)

[paxpaul]

The best TV president and the most evil TV mayor, together in one scene. :)