This episode originally aired on Sept. 5, 2024.
Television drama "The West Wing" premiered 25 years ago.
While fictional, it still provided viewers an intimate look at the inner workings of the highest level of American government in the White House.
The show ran for seven seasons and was a critical and commercial success, garnering high ratings and several industry honors, including multiple Emmy Awards.
During this hour of All Sides, we're getting a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack in their new book What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing Its Cast and Crew and Its Enduring Legacy of Service.
Guests:
- Mary McCormack, writer, teacher and co-author of What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing Its Cast and Crew and Its Enduring Legacy of Service
- Melissa Fitzgerald, actress and co-author of What’s Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing Its Cast and Crew and Its Enduring Legacy of Service
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