That slurring remark you heard from Hank last night after his fifth Pink Cosmo? Him saying "fuck ya, we' wi' ova'" wasn't really asking for permission to screw you over the couch. This time.
No, it was his means of celebration that
the West Wing is over.
- The new president on "The West Wing" will be a real short-timer: NBC announced Sunday it was pulling the plug on the Emmy-winning political drama in May after seven seasons.
NBC, struggling to regain its footing after the worst season in its history, also outlined several midseason schedule changes - including the moves of popular dramas "Law & Order" and "Las Vegas."
The "West Wing" announcement wasn't much of a surprise. Although this season's story line with a presidential campaign involving a Democrat played by Jimmy Smits and Republican portrayed by Alan Alda has been strong critically, ratings have sunk with its move to Sunday nights.
The decision to cancel it was made before actor John Spencer, who played former presidential chief of staff Leo McGarry, died of a heart attack Dec. 16, said Kevin Reilly, NBC entertainment president.
"There's a point when you look at the ratings and say, it feels like it's time," Reilly said.
The series will end May 14 with the inauguration of the successor the fictional Josiah Bartlet as president.
It's time for true believers to tear down that Aaron Sorkin altar in the darkened home office, or at least convert it into a Kill Aaron Sorkin, You %$@#^%$#@, For Letting This Show Die altar.
Once that's done, we can move on to more philosophical topics, like whether Bradley Whitford will ever get a job in the Industry again with a billing above that of "Dead Doorman."
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