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O.K. Now This Hurts I know I’m going to catch hell for this, it is rather selfish considering….
I don’t watch much television. When I do it’s mostly PBS(Nova) and some alligator stuff. That’s about it. But the one prime-time program that I did watch has mysteriously disappeared. That would be one West Wing. Dammit, I really liked this show. In my opinion, it was one of the best written, directed and acted drama pieces in prime-time. But apparently, Martin Sheen shot off his mouth, speaking out about the war with Iraq. Two weeks ago, a mysterious rerun. Last week nothing – poof into thin air. Tonight – no sign.
Those familiar with the show know that the episodes often “coincide” with real-time real-world politics. From the CNN piece:
The 62-year-old actor helped lead a "Virtual March on Washington" last week that flooded the White House with thousands of anti-war e-mails and has spoken out against the potential war in public. But NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks told The Associated Press on Sunday that she knows of "no concern among top management at NBC regarding Mr. Sheen's stand against the war or fear that it could impact the show."
I can’t speak for NBS management of course. But one wonders what they’re thinking here.
1) The majority of Americans stand behind the president and this “war”. or
2)The West Wing writers and actors (remember this TV folks) might have decided on a more, dare I say it, sane approach to this conflict? Very touchy: NBC vs. Capitol Hill vs. ratings Americana. It might be a good battle, but in the end, who do you think’s gonna prevail?
6:17:08 PM 
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