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Celebrating 25 Years Of 'The West Wing'

2024/9/27
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Aaron Sorkin, creator of 'The West Wing', discusses the birth of the show's iconic walk-and-talk scenes. Director Thomas Shlomi's search for visual interest led to these dynamic sequences, adding a unique element to the show's dialogue.
  • Thomas Shlomi, director of 'The West Wing', invented the walk-and-talk style.
  • Walk-and-talks were developed to add visual interest to dialogue-heavy scenes.

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25 years ago, the TV series The West Wing premiered. It was a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional White House. We revisit our interviews with show creator/writer Aaron Sorkin, and actors Allison Janney, who played C.J., and John Spencer, who played Leo McGarry. They talk about the show's signature walk-and-talk and the quippy, rapid-fire style of dialogue. Also, Justin Chang reviews Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)