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The West Wing: Inauguration: Over There

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Toby discovers that Will's frankness, stubborness, and committment to ideals is much like his own; Charlie remains on the hunt for an inaugural Bible; Bartlet and the staff continue to debate over sending American troups into Kuhndu to stop a genocidal war until Laurel and Hardy provide some needed inspiration; Bartlet appoints Will Deputy Communications Director; Donna takes one for Jack when a comment he thinks he is making off the record is included in a "Post" article by Danny's editor. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Gene Sperling Aaron Sorkin David Gerken

Director:: Lesli Linka Glatter

Stars:: Martin Sheen (President Jed Bartlet); Dul� Hill (Charlie Young); Allison Janney (Claudia Jean "C.J." Cregg); Richard Schiff (Toby Ziegler); John Spencer (Leo McGarry); Bradley Whitford (Josh Lyman); Janel Moloney (Donna Moss (Episodes 23-, recurring previously)); Joshua Malina (Will Bailey (Episodes 78-, recurring previously)); Stockard Channing (Abbey Bartlet (Episodes 45-, recurring previously))

Recurring Role:: Melissa Fitzgerald (Carol Fitzpatrick); William Duffy (Larry); Peter James Smith (Ed); Charles Noland (Steve); Kris Murphy (Katie Witt); Timothy Davis-Reed (Mark); Ron Ostrow (John); Timothy Busfield (Danny Concannon)

Guest Star:: David Goodman (Bert); Jacqueline Harris (Cynthia); Dave Lankford (Secret Service Agent)

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Will: Which is more than you can say for the Kuhndunese.

Kuhndu is a made-up country. edit »
Toby: ...but we're not talking about the President going to Asia or the President going to Rwanda or the President going to Qumar.

Qumar is a made-up country. edit »
According to Toby his office is 63 feet from the Oval Office, so wouldn't the Secret Service come running into the room from the sound of Will shattering a pane of glass? edit »
The expression "Avoid entangling alliances" is incorrectly attributed to Jefferson -- it's from George Washington's Farewell Address. edit »

Awards and Nominations:
This episode won the 2003 Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Drama Series along with many other episodes from the season (Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, John Wells, Kevin Falls, Alex Graves, Christopher Misiano, Paul Redford, Kristin Harms, Llewellyn Wells, Neal Ahern, Jr.) edit »
Special Musical Appearance by Jill Sobule and Jude Christodal. edit »
Music:
Bartlet is watching 1934's "March of the Wooden Soldiers", starring Laurel and Hardy, a movie version of Victor Herbert's operetta "Babes in Toyland". The music heard is the famous "March of the Toys".
"Heroes" and "Rock Me to Sleep" from Jill Souble's album Pink Pearl. edit »

Will: It was a casual conversation.
Toby: With the President?
Will: He came here, he was standing in the doorway.
Toby: The Dow plummets because of casual conversations with this man. edit »
Will: You don't ever worry about the window breaking?
Toby: During moments of peak frustration. When the speaker of the House threatened to repeal the 16th Amendment. A couple of Yankee games. And there was the time Congress centured my boss. But it's always held up, that window, that window's a game-day player. edit »
Bartlet: "Set free the oppressed, break every yoke, clothe the naked, and your light shall break forth like the dawn, and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard."
Leo: Ten minutes ago you promised me you'd go easy on the Moses references.
Bartlet: That was Isaiah.
Leo. Still. They frighten people.
Bartlet: Who?
Leo. Me.
Bartlet: Well, then, here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women. edit »
Jed: You know I gave the kids candy all the time, right?
Abbey: Behind my back?
Jed: Yes.
Abbey: You bought their love.
Jed: Well, it was for sale, and I wanted it.
Abbey: You gave the girls candy?
Jed: I was their dealer. Live with it. edit »

Danny: The Jets and the Sharks.

The Jets and the Sharks are the opposing gangs in West Side Story, a musical modernization of Romeo and Juliet. Every member of each gang was intent on killing every member of the other gang while singing and dancing. edit »

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Inauguration: Over There
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
An excellent follow-up to Inauguration: Part I ...Continue »
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