I didn’t watch much of The West Wing after Sorkin and Schlamme left, but I am a great admirer of Alan Alda, as a writer and as an actor and as a compassionate human being.
When he appeared as a candidate for President on the show, I began getting interested again. I own the collected DVDs and I’ve watched the three seasons without the A/S combo. By far, my favorite moments are with Alda front and center. I’m certain he had more than a little say in his character’s direction and dialogue.
And here is something we should be seeing in today’s political arena.
If only…