I recommend that you get yourself the DVD collections of Fox's "24". It's the best show on tv. EVER.
AS for Scott McClellans replacement...I would love to see TOny Snow do it. He has charm and wit. Plus he's extremely intelligent and I think he would know how to handle the nasty, bitter and loony presscorp.
I have watched the first season of 24. It is without a doubt, the best "serial" since "The Prisoner." Methinks Patrick McGoohan should be brought in for a cameo as Jack's father.