The cast of NBC’s The West Wing reteamed for “Walk and Talk the Vote,” a clever campaign ad for Bridget Mary McCormack, a non-partisan candidate for the Michigan State Supreme Court who just happens to be the sister of actress Mary McCormack.
As the world speeds toward the debut of Aaron Sorkin’s new HBO drama, The Newsroom, this weekend, we’re looking back at his previous highs and lows on television. Sports Night was fun enough, but when it comes to the really good stuff, there’s no alternative to The West Wing.
Aaron Sorkin may just have made my year. The West Wing and Charlie Wilson’s War writer, always at his best when writing smart political drama full of flawed characters, has optioned a tell-all book written by one of John Edwards’ aides.