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'''''The West Wing''''' (1999 - 2006) was a TV show depicting the term of U.S. [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] President Josiah Bartlett (played by [[Martin Sheen]]), and the frequent political realities of a party not holding majorities in [[Congress]], despite holding the [[presidency]]. | '''''The West Wing''''' (1999 - 2006) was a TV show depicting the term of U.S. [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] President Josiah Bartlett (played by [[Martin Sheen]]), and the frequent political realities of a party not holding majorities in [[Congress]], despite holding the [[presidency]]. | ||
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| + | Although sometimes accused of having a liberal slant, the show was widely praised by real-life members of both parties, and even benefitted from the involvement of important figures from them, such as [[Bill Clinton|Clinton]] press secretary Dee Dee Myers and [[Ronald Reagan|Reagan]] press secretary [[Peggy Noonan]]. | ||
It is sometimes regarded as one of the best TV dramas of modern times, sharing a pedestal with shows like ''Lost'' and ''The Sopranos''. It was widely hailed by political scientists and was a favorite of critics.{{fact|date=January 2008}} | It is sometimes regarded as one of the best TV dramas of modern times, sharing a pedestal with shows like ''Lost'' and ''The Sopranos''. It was widely hailed by political scientists and was a favorite of critics.{{fact|date=January 2008}} | ||
Revision as of 16:26, October 30, 2008
The West Wing (1999 - 2006) was a TV show depicting the term of U.S. Democratic President Josiah Bartlett (played by Martin Sheen), and the frequent political realities of a party not holding majorities in Congress, despite holding the presidency.
Although sometimes accused of having a liberal slant, the show was widely praised by real-life members of both parties, and even benefitted from the involvement of important figures from them, such as Clinton press secretary Dee Dee Myers and Reagan press secretary Peggy Noonan.
It is sometimes regarded as one of the best TV dramas of modern times, sharing a pedestal with shows like Lost and The Sopranos. It was widely hailed by political scientists and was a favorite of critics.[Citation Needed]