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NBC Cancels 'West Wing' After 7 Seasons
ABC News ^ | 1/22/06 | DAVID BAUDER

Posted on 01/22/2006 11:18:33 AM PST by LdSentinal

NBC Cancels Emmy-Winning 'West Wing' After Seven Seasons, Makes Several Midseason Moves

PASADENA, Calif. Jan 22, 2006 — The new president on "The West Wing" will be a real short-timer: NBC announced Sunday it was pulling the plug on the Emmy-winning political drama after seven seasons in May.

NBC, struggling to regain its footing after the worst season in its history, also outlined several midseason schedule changes including the moves of popular dramas "Law & Order" and "Las Vegas."

"The West Wing" announcement wasn't much of a surprise. Although this season's story line with a presidential campaign involving a Democrat played by Jimmy Smits and Republican portrayed by Alan Alda has been strong critically, ratings have sunk with its move to Sunday nights.

NBC Cancels 'West Wing' After 7 Seasons Odds-On Oscar Favorites Emerge as Noms Near There She Is

The decision to cancel it was made before actor John Spencer, who played former presidential chief of staff Leo McGarry, died of a heart attack Dec. 16, said Kevin Reilly, NBC entertainment president.

"There's a point when you look at the ratings and say, it feels like it's time," Reilly said.

The series finale will be May 14, preceded by a one-hour retrospective. The campaign to replace the fictional Josiah Bartlet as president will be settled, NBC said.

Producers Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme, who created the show and guided it through its early years, will not be involved in the finale, Reilly said.

"The West Wing" won four Emmy Awards for best television drama in a row for its tales of political intrigue. At its prime, it also offered NBC two valuable benefits: critical acclaim and the most upscale audience on television, an important drawing point for advertisers.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: agenda; bias; cancellation; crap; garbage; goodriddance; liberal; liberalmedia; liberalpropaganda; nbc; ratings; theend; westwing
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To: LdSentinal

Hmm.

West Wing is over.
Commander-in-Chief is on its way out.
24 has ratings through the roof.

Perhaps there is hope for America.


121 posted on 01/22/2006 12:42:13 PM PST by freedom4me
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To: defenderSD

Yes, I agree 100% about the unrealistic dialogue of the West Wing. People praised it because it was so clever and witty and slick, but as you say, noone talks like that in real life, at least not all the time. It sounded as if it had been written, instead of coming across as natural. It was just one more thing about the show that I really disliked.


122 posted on 01/22/2006 12:50:25 PM PST by Aetius
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To: LdSentinal

They'll have the Republican win (to show they have no bias) and then the show will go off the air. Sort of a 'Pubbies win and the world ends' thing.


123 posted on 01/22/2006 1:01:53 PM PST by wildbill
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To: LdSentinal
I am sure Hollywood is going to come out with some new leftist show. You can see the politics on these shows all the time.

For instance, I was half watching Law & Order. A cop walks in on some corporation that is shredding documents. He makes the comment, "I see you are practicing the Oliver North plan". Moreover, they try to smear all corporations as greedy perverts that are racist too. So typical...

Another point I have noticed is that every guy that is guilty on this show is a white male. Oh and every judge is a minority or woman. Not that I have any objections, but how come they NEVER show a white male judge or someone other than a white male as guity? I already know the answer to that..... Political Correctness.....
124 posted on 01/22/2006 1:02:23 PM PST by Sprite518
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To: EveningStar
"Could there be a more lamebrained idea for a show?"

They'll come up with one. Don't worry.

Next Season:

Sleeping With The Celebrities!

Episode 1: Rosie O'Donnell
125 posted on 01/22/2006 1:02:28 PM PST by BombHollywood
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To: LdSentinal

A tree falls in the forest, and no one is around,...


126 posted on 01/22/2006 1:02:50 PM PST by Clock King ("How will it end?" - Emperor; "In Fire." - Kosh)
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To: mtbopfuyn

Yep, I'm proud to say I never once saw one minute of one episode. Thank God.


127 posted on 01/22/2006 1:18:00 PM PST by MadManDan
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To: Utah Binger
Now lets get rid of that Geena Davis POS thing.

See this thread in Bloggers & Personal.

Sinking Like A Stone (ABC's Commander In Chief)

128 posted on 01/22/2006 1:19:55 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I never got a job from a person on a government program.)
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To: LdSentinal
NBC Cancels 'West Wing' After 7 Seasons

Democrats are demanding a recount.

129 posted on 01/22/2006 1:22:43 PM PST by Reaganesque
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To: AlGone2001

Me either. With football season coming to an end, all we'll have are reruns of "Everybody Loves Raymond".


130 posted on 01/22/2006 1:24:20 PM PST by kdot
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To: Yossarian

Agrred, no series is ever complete until everybody dies.


131 posted on 01/22/2006 1:29:12 PM PST by DarkSavant ("Life is hilariously cruel" - Bender)
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To: Sprite518

I have noticed is that every guy that is guilty on this show is a white male.

And usually it's for rape and murder.


132 posted on 01/22/2006 1:29:46 PM PST by jwh_Denver (Don't be near Ted Kennedy when his liver explodes.)
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To: Sonny M

Was it "Law & Order" that had the group building or about to build WMD as our own white supremacists? Or was that "Without a Trace"?


133 posted on 01/22/2006 1:30:01 PM PST by Dante3
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To: jwh_Denver
I have noticed is that every guy that is guilty on this show is a white male.
And usually it's for rape and murder.

They think Bill Clinton is the role model for all white males.

134 posted on 01/22/2006 1:31:44 PM PST by freedumb2003 (American troops cannot be defeated. American Politicians can.)
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To: COEXERJ145

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I still can't believe that Law & Order is still on the air after all this time. One would think they'd run out of ideas by now.
<<

Pretty boring stuff, as you always know the ending -- the white guy did it.

Yawn.


135 posted on 01/22/2006 1:32:45 PM PST by noblejones (Ben Stein for President, 2008.)
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To: jwh_Denver

Key word "Usually". However, its "always" on Law & Order. BTW, do you have the FBI stats to prove what you just said? If so, then please post....


136 posted on 01/22/2006 1:41:27 PM PST by Sprite518
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To: in hoc signo vinces
What would Grant do if he were in Iran?

Make sure he had Sufficient Whisky Supply.

137 posted on 01/22/2006 1:44:30 PM PST by doberville
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To: mtbopfuyn

Could not stand its liberal slant combined with the unctuous Comrade Steen, made it a truly miserable show. Now there will be re-runs forever. YUK!


138 posted on 01/22/2006 1:48:38 PM PST by Paulus Invictus
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To: LdSentinal

Damn! And I never saw it once!


139 posted on 01/22/2006 1:51:05 PM PST by Solamente
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To: Arrowhead1952

network tv
it's so 70s, LOL


140 posted on 01/22/2006 1:51:34 PM PST by nascarnation
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