Leo's reaction to Bartlett's statement about the Chief of Staff choked me up. Leo was the best part of that show.
@eastwestcoastkid6 жыл бұрын
Ovrkyl me to man 😭😭❤️👍
@jigurd4 жыл бұрын
I love how John Spencer plays that moment too. He almost doesn't smile just this tiny tug of his lips, just pauses in his usual routine of leaving the office, just for a second. Great actor.
@pbdye16073 жыл бұрын
The original idea for the show is that we were supposed to see Sheen very infrequently. That was cast aside with his "I AM THE LORD THY GOD, THOU SHALT HAVE NO GODS BEFORE ME" intro.
@moffittas3 жыл бұрын
One of the most accurate comments on KZfaq of all time.
@carnivaltym3 жыл бұрын
I loved his performance too. That said, I'd prefer to work with Ainsley Hayes given the option!
@rugbynimbus3 жыл бұрын
Imagine accidentally overhearing your best friend saying that about you. Imagine that your best friend is also President of the United States. And all you do is secretly put that feather in your cap and walk away.
@markdziadulewicz61603 жыл бұрын
I actually thought he knew he was there when he glanced to his left before and after his little best friend speech. I think he was telling Leo how he felt without actually telling him. I feel that is even more powerful than if he truly did not know Leo was there. Imagine being able to sing your best friend's praises under the guise of invisibility?
@tomsampson80843 жыл бұрын
@@markdziadulewicz6160 You read way too much into that. He didn't see Leo. The reason for the scene was that Leo hear Bartlett's comments without Bartlett knowing it.
@markdziadulewicz61603 жыл бұрын
@@tomsampson8084 I guess I do 😁 point taken 👍
@albertgaspar6273 жыл бұрын
Bartlett may not have seen Leo...but he did see the red light that let him know the camera was on when he let something slip out he wasn't supposed to say, but wanted it out there. so who knows....I've had big bosses who pretended to not be aware of what was going on, but could hear from across the room things workers were dumb enough to say out loud. Its how they became the big boss.
@Dazlidorne4 жыл бұрын
I like how he took this seriously and didn't just tell the guy, this is just something we have to do. Really showed he believed in him if the worst were to happen.
@chriskelly34812 жыл бұрын
"Do you have a best friend?" "Yes sir." "Is he (she) smarter than you?" (*laughing) "Yes sir." "Would you trust him (her) with your life?" (*NOT laughing) "...Yes sir." "That's your chief of staff." Tears Sadness Depression Hope Trust Waiting Readiness
@mansoorahmad14897 жыл бұрын
I have a strong feeling this scene is the basic inspiration for " Designated survivor "
@ThatGirlWithTheCoffee7 жыл бұрын
*Next Scene* Open on the building exploding, and Roger making his first call to his Best Friend, John "I need you at the White House, you're the new Chief of Staff" Smith
@AndreAFirenze7 жыл бұрын
maybe. but please do not compare TWW with Designated Survivor (I watch it every week, so i know what i'm talking about). It' like compare diamond and plastic.
@The.Stalker7 жыл бұрын
It's not. It's VERY similar to Tom Clancy's "Executive Orders."
@DT-hp8de6 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to be very disappointed with Designated Survivor. I think I was hoping for another West Wing, but you are right. It is comparing a Mercedes with a Pinto. Lol
@joshuawells8355 жыл бұрын
While there cannot be a possible comparison, I wonder if Keith Sutherland watched this episode before they started filming or if in the show, the President gave him that same speech before the fatal State of the Union.
@R2Parmly12 жыл бұрын
"You got a best friend?" "Yes sir." "Is he smarter than you?" "Yes sir." "Would you trust him with your life?" "Yes sir." "That's your chief of staff."
@brothergrimace24527 жыл бұрын
chris parmly What makes that scene so beautiful is that Jed didn't know Leo was there. That's when the truth comes out...
@eastwestcoastkid6 жыл бұрын
brothergrimace true that man..true that..
@kerryf.69976 жыл бұрын
RetroGuy76 in the political arena being a master politician is having the superior intelligence. You can be a genius and still have no clue on how to bring people together. Leo knew what it took. He recognized the attributes that a great leader needed to posses. That kind of insight doesn't come from I.Q. only. But a good mix of E.Q. too.
@anishgb4 жыл бұрын
when you see this after the santos-vinnick election, Leo dead ! :( :( oh my heart!
@lysechrist19474 жыл бұрын
@@kerryf.6997 These moments on West Wing are great teaching moments for anyone considering politics or who might already be in.
@HenrikOlsen11 жыл бұрын
Wonderful the way he takes the time to make the guy understand that though he has been asked a really simple and boring thing, i.e. stay away from a party, he's performing a well-defined and potentially crucial function for the lawful running of the country. Making people understand that their jobs are important was central to the character Bartlet.
@chriskelly34812 жыл бұрын
We've all seen (new) Battlestar Galactica. 😜😁
@JB-xl2jc2 жыл бұрын
@@chriskelly3481 what was she again, like 43rd in line?
@ericmiller93 Жыл бұрын
@@chriskelly3481 no we haven’t.
@hughdman Жыл бұрын
My favorite scene from my favorite show of all time. I have watched the series 8 times all the way through and this scene dozens of time. I think it is the most moving scene I have ever seen. Twenty years later and I am still choked up. Thank you Aaron and Martin and John (and crew).
@richardmitchell81069 ай бұрын
Abosolutely agree!
@brianm90853 ай бұрын
toss up between this and Toby organizing military services for the homeless vet
@rajudesired86313 жыл бұрын
and Leo just walks away with pride, happiness, emotions, smile...wow....
@seanwebb6053 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but he had asked for a raise. This is how they keep you on without paying you more money.
@Jay-nb7kf9 жыл бұрын
I live in south korea. But this is my best tv show ever. Our country have history of dictatorship, but we used to fight for democracy. I wish that tradition keep survive in our people's mind.
@theresechristiansen97699 жыл бұрын
정제웅 Keep fighting. We're with you.
@jayazathoth85308 жыл бұрын
+정제웅 It's on its way.
@jayazathoth85307 жыл бұрын
Watch the episode 'Han': series-top.com/show/the-west-wing-s05e04/season/5/episode/4
@SisterUnity3 жыл бұрын
Liberty and democracy require constant, vigorous protection by the People, all the People, or it goes away.
@jedinxf73 жыл бұрын
South Korea is still one of the great success stories for democratic development. no country is perfect or without backward steps
@cidspimms11 жыл бұрын
There will never be another show like this one; it was truly television without pity.
@jamesgoines76635 жыл бұрын
"You have to jiggle the handle." So many details to cover when you are the President
@partyguy101ify4 жыл бұрын
Hey, now. We capitalize President if not prefaced with "the".
@jamesgoines76634 жыл бұрын
@@partyguy101ify Thanks. Kind of loss track grammatically due to current occupant.
@jamesgoines76634 жыл бұрын
@@partyguy101ify Thanks. Kind of loss track grammatically due to current occupant.
@djmankowitz95104 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this scene. Still brings me to tears when Leo is listening.
@lysechrist19474 жыл бұрын
I need these from time to time. I miss this kind of intelligence in TV these days. The scripts for West Wing were superb, which is why they continue to inspire me today. Sometimes, when I need a lift I reach back for them.
@fastdak255 жыл бұрын
01:02 the subtle shot of GW's portrait behind them is amazing. Gotta love the small details.
@seichodan4 жыл бұрын
And Teddy Roosevelt behind Bartlett.
@Raesling13 жыл бұрын
GW--George Washington! I had to look because I wondered why there was a portrait of GW Bush in Bartlett's oval office!
@battlefries4 жыл бұрын
This was a supremely touching scene showing just how much Jed appreciates Leo, but I'm also silently freaking out because President Bartlet just let the Mayor of Sunnydale into his office! The world is doomed!
@remychase4 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry. Phil Coulson is the White House’s FBI (*cough* S.H.E.I.L.D.*cough*) liaison. We’ll be okay.
@crucisnh2 жыл бұрын
@@remychase And don't forget that he has Leroy Jethro Gibbs as one of secret service (NCIS) agents.
@glynncordry5965 Жыл бұрын
"I know you like ancient things...can you translate this?" ...hands Bartlett the flayed human skin parchment....
@Hesitatedeye2 ай бұрын
Faith as the Secretary of Defence would be an interesting concept.
@catherineelizabeth91353 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite moments. I loved Jed and Leo's friendship. Besties that get to work together. Perfect
@wickedpissa2510 жыл бұрын
We miss you, Leo.
@christi84915 жыл бұрын
I have the entire series on dvd thankfully. I watch it once a year. There aren't a lot of the episodes that don't bring tears to my eyes and that odd feeling in my heart when I think about how much I love our country. I loved this show SO much!
@fastdak255 жыл бұрын
i've watched this series through 3 times. every couple years I toss on an early episode and end up watching the whole thing.
@macbuff817 жыл бұрын
A beautiful vision of what a president can be like. Humbly forceful and by so being, recognizes and brings out the courage in others. Let's hope this day will come and the current abborition is only but a passing fascination with disgrace by a people that should know better. "We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard." -JFK
@tokyworld4 жыл бұрын
idealized president. Almost infallible.
@billwithers74574 жыл бұрын
@@tokyworld except, he wasn't. He was supremely arrogant. He was constantly plagued by his fears and uncertainties. He was wrathful when stirred to it. And, above all else, he lied to the american people. He was extremely flawed. But he more than made up for it with his many qualities: his insatiable curiousity, his depth and breadth of knowledge, his good will toward others, and his willingness to put the duties of his position beyond anything else; even his own conscience at times. He was far, far from an ideal president. But that's what made him such a good character.
@leobigelow70213 жыл бұрын
He wasn't real.
@chriskelly34812 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@michaelgabriel79192 жыл бұрын
I disagree. He wasn't an idealized president, just one who understood his duty. As far as being infallible... again I disagree. Bartlett made many mistakes and at times was the consummate politician... making decisions for purely political/partisan ends.
@Tommy-7611 жыл бұрын
Great tribute to the late John "Leo McGarry" Spencer....
@Laudon12284 жыл бұрын
Harry Groener, wonderful actor, and from what I hear, lovely man.
@ChristopherJones-qm2nw10 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch this scene, I am reminded of how much I LOVED this series. As for President Bartlett - Like Daniel J Travanti's "Captain Furillo" in Hill Street Blues... We can only wish that there is someone like that making the decisions...
@redlightmax7 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Jones "We can only wish that there is someone like that making the decisions..." I'm from 2017 and I've got some bad news...
@chrisrourke5 жыл бұрын
@@redlightmax 2018 and the news just gets worse and worse. The doctor says to the patient I have good news and bad news. Patient, Give me the bad news Doctor, we amputated your legs by mistake Patient Jesus Christ What's the good news. Doctor, A guy in the next ward wants to buy your slippers. I'm from Ireland and just can't believe what is happening in America.I'm not sure how far the bar can be lowered but we may need a shovel.
@chrisrourke5 жыл бұрын
@tim murray Thanks for the heads up Tim. Make sure Trump tells Putin that he's running would hate for Putin not to get reelected.
@stephenconway24685 жыл бұрын
Still no better in 2019. I think I would now pick Jon Stewart as Chief of Staff.
@davidowens5898 Жыл бұрын
There are Jed Bartlett's out there. But amerikan politics have become SO unspeakably toxic, they want nothing to do with high offices like the presidency, and the skulduggery necessary to obtain those offices. Consequently, we end up with insufferable sociopath's like the former guy. It's a goddamn shame. To say the least.
@theresechristiansen97699 жыл бұрын
it just occurred to me that Roger is played by the wonderful Harry Groener, The mayor in Buffy!
@jimg56695 жыл бұрын
The "Tin Man Whisperer". 😃 (Sorry... like Joss a lot, but never watched Buffy.)
@howardasternfan3 жыл бұрын
@@jimg5669 Thank you! That would have bugged me all day.
@FS2K4Pilot3 жыл бұрын
@@jimg5669 Yes, Tam Elbrun.
@bensmith1312 жыл бұрын
Secretary:Can you translate? Bartlet looks at him as if to say:"Bitch please"
@jamessobczak7173 жыл бұрын
Here's the thing: the Secretary knew the President could translate it, otherwise he wouldn't have asked him -- it's an inside joke. In fact, the Secretary likely translated it himself in order to highlight the State of the Union section that he asked the President to read. Shows the Secretary has intellect as well. Even in the smallest roles, the show did this kind of thing all the time. That's why it was so great. I love it.
@DT-hp8de6 жыл бұрын
I mean, could there possibly ever been or ever will be a greater show than The West Wing. Every minute, and seemingly insignificant, scene is done with such grace and elegance.
@jsemail18522 жыл бұрын
The Sopranoes was amazing too.
@davidowens5898 Жыл бұрын
The writing in this show was truly exceptional. To say nothing of the acting.......
@SN-sz7kw Жыл бұрын
West Wing & M*A*S*H have been the mainstays of my TV existence. I still return to both.
@marcbarlow809911 жыл бұрын
"He shall from time to time... " I wonder how many people have actually read The Constitution of the United States? It's an easy read, a great introduction to American Studies and a tremendous work of literature -- and the governing document of our Republic. And yes, "he shall from time to time..." --30--
@darrylsmith20844 жыл бұрын
I consider it one of the greatest documents ever written
@bigkahunauk14 жыл бұрын
Current incumbent of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue certainty hasn't read it ...
@Ulleskelf3 жыл бұрын
At school here in the UK I elected to do a year studying American politics and we went through the constitution line-by-line
@JB-xl2jc2 жыл бұрын
@@Ulleskelf Similar to us here in the US with the Magna Carta in my case! Though given I don't read Latin like Bartlett, I had to use a translation. Even translated it was a bit dry, but it was actually quite fun to read and pull apart the intent behind each line.
@davidowens5898 Жыл бұрын
It can be read in its entirety in approx. 15 minutes. The know-nothing blabbermouths like Greene and Boebert would never tire their mediocre brains by actually READING this superb document. After all, reading is hard.
@Vesperitis2 жыл бұрын
Recently on a lark, I decided to read the transcript for the Pilot of the West Wing. I read all the characters, making my own interpretations at certain points, sticking to the originals at others, and despite juggling multiple characters and the breakneck pace of the dialogue, I think I did a pretty good job the my attempt at a performance. Until I got to Bartlet. I could not, absolutely could not come close to replicating the... the everything that made Bartlet Bartlet. His wisdom, his kindness, his love for his friends and family, his righteous fury, his faith in his God and his fellow man, I tried and fell so, so far short of imitating Martin Sheen's performance. Seriously, this guy had the best performance in the history of television, over the likes of Kelsey Grammer, Bryan Cranston, James Gandolfini, Peter Dinklage.
@YorkDLance2 ай бұрын
What writing and acting. So rare. And I’m so grateful.
@jaffyjoe484310 жыл бұрын
When he touches his chest with his fist says it all, he also does it in the season 5 finale when Leo has the flashback. 'It should have been you Leo'.
@ljm0913 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite lines: "people have phenomenal capacity". We are all capable of rising to the challenges of the most trying circumstances.
@debbieward22203 жыл бұрын
Oh John, we miss you.
@ukulkarni4 жыл бұрын
After every time I watch Trump's press conference on T.V., I have to watch a snippet from West wing for my head to stop spinning. I need this fiction to reduce the suffering inflicted by reality.
@hexistenz3 жыл бұрын
Just a few more weeks ... Hang in there!
@susanyork50893 жыл бұрын
Simply the best series ever
@richardhill61252 жыл бұрын
Best show ever! I wish America was like this now and we still had faith in our elected officials to do what they promised to do once they were elected.
@CCR4AU9 жыл бұрын
Dammit, Jed. You always catch me right in the gut.
@chuckharner8295 жыл бұрын
These videos are skyrocketing the Kleenex cost in my house. Doesn't matter how often I've seen them, I blubber every time.
@BehindTheHarleyShop13 жыл бұрын
THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE TOP10 BEST SHOWS EVER. . . .
@awabob Жыл бұрын
In a great show full of great writing, great acting and great moments, this to me was the one I think about when I remember this show. Leo'd let a recurring personal issue back into his life, and you had to wonder if his career was on the line. But learning how Jed felt about him in the way he did spoke to love and loyalty. Yea...kinda got to me too.
@drichsk Жыл бұрын
“People have phenomenal capacity.” 🥹 What a line.
@DannyMercer199310 жыл бұрын
Favourite moment: can you translate? *bitch please stare*
@andyknott81482 ай бұрын
I love the way the music sits in the background unnoticed, then builds to a height at the end of the scene.
@sethvicious Жыл бұрын
this fucking show was something else man. Every episode has a monent that takes nearly every other show ever made an entire season to build up to. Phenomenal.
@sharonboon84272 жыл бұрын
I so miss this show.
@moviegal60006 жыл бұрын
I love this scene. It does give light to those some consider "lower" on the Cabinet totem pole but I also love it because you see the respect Jeb has for those who he chose to work in his cabinet. And the present just makes the scene. It's a perfect gift for him. Great scene!
@Tommy-763 жыл бұрын
Rest well, John Spencer!
@nishantgilatar3 ай бұрын
It's bittersweet that He Shall From Time to Time doesn't just denote the State of the Union but also allude to the fact that due to MS, he shall have those episodes from time to time
@dee_dee_place Жыл бұрын
I think this & the Stackhouse episode are my very favorites. In a TV show, we learn how our government works... Splendid! Thank You.
@lindahamon79372 жыл бұрын
My favorite show ever!
@andyt2k13 жыл бұрын
@grumpytosnowwhite I like the fact that for a scene of that importance they use such an experienced actor for such a small role
@brynpookc1127 Жыл бұрын
Just rewatched this episode 2 days ago. Always makes me cry 🥹
@jonahrosen1499 Жыл бұрын
Gotta come back to this every year
@Wherethehellarewegoing4 ай бұрын
Couple this with the final scene of the series and I'm powerless to fight back tears. Perfection!
@dec91642 жыл бұрын
"...that's your Chief of Staff." The bond between Jed & Leo...
@VegasRolo3012 жыл бұрын
One of many moments, do truely miss this show. It's a good moment with got a best friend, he smarter than you, do you trust him with you life....and then with the giggle of the bathroom handle, LOL. Wish Aaron Sorkin would do another show.
@Irutros007 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that there where paintings of George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt blurred in the background of both actors. Very fitting. Great show.
@ShortStackB513 жыл бұрын
That's your Chief of Staff. How many of us can say "That's our Chief of Staff?"
@peterformaini77234 жыл бұрын
God, I miss having a real President.
@cotters111 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favourite scenes, and that is a big ask for this top, top show...and I would have loved to see more of the Secretary of Agriculture....and just imagine being in The Oval Office, knowing if, God forbids, anything should happen, you'll be caretaker President....and don't get me started on the music that so compliments this show....
@c.c8752 Жыл бұрын
That’s your chief of staff ……I got something in my eye i like that line
@luketheriault11 жыл бұрын
Buffy needs to warn the President who he's talking to...
@wickedpissa2511 жыл бұрын
I've known of the "Designated Survivor" requirement for many years. But until now, I've never really thought about what it must be like to be that person, sitting in that Office, waiting... waiting... waiting... just in case the unthinkable happens.
@giovannitrejo35184 жыл бұрын
wickedpissa25 if somehow, I ever end up being the designated survivor, I would be praying to all Gods, all religious figures and all religions that nothing goes horribly wrong and I am not elevated to that position at that time.
@flayremoon3 жыл бұрын
I love that the actor for the Designated Survivor (not the show, but possibly the basis) was also the demonic snake mayor who got blown up on Buffy. And he was filming episodes for both at the same time!
@westsideworldwide10112 жыл бұрын
This is also one of my favourite scenes, but there are many. Just as with the magnificent pre-credits scene in 17 people, the tone of the orchestra beuatifully accompanies Leo's reaction. And, as always, the writing is breathtaking. Bartlett does not ask him 'Who would be your Chief of Staff?', he just asks him, 'You gotta best friend?' - the synthesis of emotive language and politics-speak that Sorkin incorporates is majestical. As you say, Jed, people have phenomenal capacity.
@Peter2460113 жыл бұрын
There are some good shows on TV these days, but none of them come close to the level this show was at. It won Best Drama at the emmys for five straight years for a reason! Why Sorkin isn't given the keys to a network and allowed to make whatever show he wants is beyond me, the man makes great television.
@blinard1 Жыл бұрын
This is my favourite TV show of all time. But ffs do i wish they would turn a light on!!!!
@markhumphrey7220 Жыл бұрын
How I miss this series........
@genehenrylindgren2 жыл бұрын
This is what happens when amazing acting meets brilliant writing.
@MoviePolitik3 жыл бұрын
Many of my fellow Brits dislike America and I'll admit its politics has become stressed and run down, but looking at the foundations of the republic with the constitution and how well written it is, it is a nation that still deserves worldwide respect
@Heymrk12 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to run for public office. I'm actually getting pretty close to starting my first attempt at local government. The goal as a child was to be president. But I'm realistic enough to know that may not happen one day. I can shoot for it, but I still want to serve my country. I watch this scene and I think about my best friend, James.
@tonkacaptain13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. Earlier I picked this vid as a fav befor and it was removed. This scene touches me, I consider my best friend smarter than me, and a person I trust. I am lucky to have his friendship, and I a value it with all my heart.
@Nuuccii9211 жыл бұрын
aww this brought a tear to my eye T.T I wish Josiah was a real president ...
@steves269410 ай бұрын
You shall, from time to time, find a closest friend. A confidant. One who knows your likes, your passions, so well, their selection of gifts is never off the shelf. But searched for with care. Hand picked to brighten your day. Keep them close. These friends know who you really are.
@lesliekorshak12 жыл бұрын
God!!! I love this series
@extranoodles4 жыл бұрын
Replaying this scene on Netflix over and over
@hanscombe7213 жыл бұрын
Was there or has there been anything better on TV than this? This show got me through the first half of this decade. I was watching it Sydney Australia the night of 9/11. A priceless piece of television.
@brainwasher987611 жыл бұрын
1:46 the closest thing you'll ever see to leo feeling warm and fuzzy.
@leemckay22315 жыл бұрын
The designated survivor isn't even supposed to be in DC, let alone in the White House. Any potential attack would take them out as well.
@sethtubman6474 жыл бұрын
Lee McKay: Post 9/11 yes. This was shot pre-9/11. One designated survivor, then-Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman, met his daughter in New York City for dinner. When they went to the restaurant, it was in a full presidential-style motorcade, lights, shrieking police sirens, specialist officers with close quarter battle weapons, and with a military officer that had a duplicate set of the nuclear codes. The speech ended in the middle of dinner. When he got out on the street, it had begun raining and the motorcade, the military officers, all of it was gone. And he was just some guy standing on a NY street in the rain. Donna Shala, the then-H.H.S. Secretary (now a member of the House from south Florida) stayed at the White House and had her staff from H.H.S. over for pizza. She briefly went alone into the Oval Office and sat behind the Resolute Desk for a moment, getting a feel for what it was like to be there. Nowadays, it's far more security conscious. Now it's even pretty well moot since the House and Senate designate survivors who could form a mini-quorum and allow that person to become Acting Speaker of the House or President Pro Tempore of the Senate and then "bump" whatever Cabinet official was designated, making the congressional official the new Acting POTUS. It's all untested legal waters since it's never happened before. It is entirely likely however, that they may be in the D.C. area; an undisclosed location means simply that. When Cheney was often at a "secure, undisclosed location," it was the Vice President's official residence in D.C., where you might expect he would be, or at Camp David, hardly a secret. On 9/11, Cheney refused to evacuate to a more secure location, staying at the PEOC under the White House; Robert Byrd, the then-President Pro Tempore insisted on going home (He was 84 at the time) and Donald Rumsfield refused to go to Site R, the backup Pentagon, sending his deputy instead. Colin Powell was in Latin America at the time. The only one who did follow the protocols, Speaker Dennis Hasert, ended up being out of touch with the rest of the government for the day by going to his secure location.
@gitpicker8512 жыл бұрын
Nor did it have the same humor, heart, suspense, etc. I felt the show really went downhill once Sorkin left.
@StarShipGray5 жыл бұрын
I once stole his quote for a scene between a Starfleet Captain and his Chief Engineer. He was leaving on an away mission with his first officer (a Vulcan naturally) and Chief Medical Officer, and he was giving his Chief Engineer command. Captain Abel MacKenzie: “If anything happens you gather all of your department heads in the conference room, alert Starfleet Command, raise the shields and arm weapons... You got a best friend on this ship?” Lt. Commander Nadia Tokarev: “Yes sir.” Captain Abel MacKenzie: “Are they smarter than you?” Lt. Commander Nadia: (chuckling) “Yes sir.” Captain Abel MacKenzie: “Would you trust them with your life?” Lt. Commander Nadia: “Yes sir.” Captain Abel MacKenzie: “That’s your First Officer.” Not much but better than the Abrams films or Discovery.
@davidbennettracing538 Жыл бұрын
Always think of my best mate when I watch this.
@BrianEllinger-hh4rm23 күн бұрын
I do from time to time get fed up with the corruption the robbery the lies the loneliness and the poverty....
@katherineberger63292 жыл бұрын
The framing of the portrait of Washington behind the Secretary seems so important here. He's never in focus, but his status as America's Cincinnatus - the man who took the reins of power when it seemed no one could, and relinquished them when the time was right rather than becoming a monarch - reflects the expectation of every American president.
@brainwasher98768 жыл бұрын
LEO FRIENDSHIP SO GOOD
@radfordra7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Wang You stole my cat
@chrissegee3 жыл бұрын
I think this show needs to be played in the schools it shows very well how government should be run even with all the bickering and fighting between the parties they all come together to SERVE the American people
@rickrose5377 Жыл бұрын
What a radical idea: a president with a genuinely kind, generous, unselfish human heart. And, incidentally, an educated man who studied Latin.
@jkornfeld3 жыл бұрын
I really hate it when they chop onions during this scene 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@cidspimms11 жыл бұрын
I tear up every time I watch this; where's our Television Without Pity now.
@stephenconway24685 жыл бұрын
Stunning gift. It is so perfect.
@LazyDaisyDay886 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this scene.
@corky7ca7 жыл бұрын
God I miss this show!!!
@bphantom6412 жыл бұрын
@Z7TomC7Z Bartlett is on his way to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. With almost every official of the US govt. in one place, someone in the line of succession has to stay behind just in case, say, the building burned down with everyone in it. The other character is that someone--the Secretary of Agriculture, IIRC. I like the "That's your Chief of Staff" line--as I recall, Leo was facing a rough ride over the revelation of his substance abuse at the time.
@xaenon6 жыл бұрын
Gods, I miss this show.
@robertlembo2 жыл бұрын
"Someone took the time to translate our Constitution into Latin..." What a different time, now there's online translators and you wouldn't even blink at doing that, crazy how the world changes in 20 years...
@morphorod6 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite scenes.
@somebuddyX9 жыл бұрын
The very next day D.C was destroyed by a giant snake.
@KiwiKugai8 жыл бұрын
+sumbuddyx I thought it was giant mutant Space Goat!
@kingpin69898 жыл бұрын
We're the B ark you see...
@NardoVogt6 жыл бұрын
Basically the plot point of Designated Survivor
@grainnegowen57585 жыл бұрын
somebuddyX haha
@madcapmagician31305 жыл бұрын
If only there was a Slayer in town!
@GinaSanchez_6 ай бұрын
Martin Sheen is just brilliant!
@grumble2501 Жыл бұрын
The west wing was a eutopian vision of how our country could and should be
@michaelhayden72511 ай бұрын
Some interesting comments, sadly they were ignored when the Producers and Directors came to produce Designated Survivor.
@gerrynightingale90452 жыл бұрын
*In the Rome of antiquity, 'Public Speaking' was considered an art form due to the complexities of forming proper nouns and verb-tenses and the declension of Latin verbs...it was possible for a week or so of the year for even a slave to 'Orate' to persons of high office and be granted a 'Citizen of Rome' status simply by speaking a retort to another, or even addressing an audience of listeners* _________ *"I would have about me fat men...contented men, and yon Cassius looks lean and hungry"* ( *Good advice for a President, to have about you 'contented men'* )