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The West Wing

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Summary

Airs Next: NBC at Wednesday 9:00 PM (60 min.)
Status: Ended
Premiered: September 22, 1999
Last Aired: May 14, 2006
Show Categories: Drama

The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation’s capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidental administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life. The show is currently in transition between the administration of President Josiah ‘Jed’ Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and an unknown prospect, either Congressman Mathew Vincente Santos of Houston, Texas (Jimmy Smits) or Senator Arnold Vinick of California (Alan Alda).

Broadcast History:
Seasons 1 through 6: NBC, Wednesdays, 9:00pm EST
Season 7: NBC, Sundays, 8:00pm EST

Theme Music:
The theme tune is an original composition by W.G. Snuffy Walden.
There is a CD available of his work, which includes not only a suite from The West Wing, but also his music from Felicity, Once and Again, & thirtysomething, plus other non-TV compositions. Walden can be contacted at his official website wgsnuffywalden.com.

Awards:
As of August 1, 2005:
The show and its stars have won 25 Primetime Emmys, 1 ADG Award, 1 ALMA Award, 2 Artios Awards, 2 ASC Awards, 1 Banff Rockie Award, 1 CAS Award, 1 Christopher Award, 2 DGA Awards, 1 Eddie Award, 2 Family Television Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 4 Golden Laurel Awards, 5 Golden Satellite Awards, 3 Humanitas Awards, 2 Imagen Awards, 2 Peabody Awards, 1 Prism Award, 6 SAG Awards, 2 Shine Awards, 4 Television Critics Association Awards, 3 TV Guide Awards, 3 Viewers for Quality Television Awards, 2 WGA Awards and 2 Wilbur Awards.

The show has been nominated for a total of 93 Primetime Emmys and holds the record for the most Emmys won in a single season for a single show which is 9 (for its first season).

The show also was named 1 of the 10 AFI TV Programs of the Year, received 1 Special Recognition from GLAAD Media Awards and 4 Commendations from the Prism Awards.

Syndication:
Airs all the time on Bravo (which is also part of the NBC Universal emprire) and in some local areas during the “midnight hours.”

DVD Releases:
The first six seasons have been released in most regions. There is a box set of the first six seasons altogether (The Bartlet Years) and the seventh season should be released in the early part of 2008.