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Features: DVD
This complete, 22-episode debut year of the exciting and thought-provoking series about the inner workings of a White House headed by President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) is presented on 4 discs and includes exclusive, must-see extras.
Editor's Note
From the mind of Aaron Sorkin comes this controversial NBC drama, which became an immediate smash after premiering in 1999. Starring Martin Sheen as President Jed Bartlet, the series follows the hyperdramatic tension that accompanies everyday life in the White House. Addressing topical issues in every episode, Sorkin's drama features stellar supporting turns by Rob Lowe, Stockard Channing, and Moira Kelly. Contains every episode from the award-winning first season.
| Features | "Off The Record" - Outtakes From Various Cast And Producer Interviews | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Audio: English Dolby Surround | | Exclusive, Behind-The-Scenes Footage From The West Wing's First Season, Including "Capital Beat" And "Sheet Music" | | Deleted Scenes Not Incorporated Into Any Of The 22 Episodes From The West Wing's First Season | | "Gag Order" - A Collection Of Outtakes And Bloopers | | Commentaries From Aaron Sorkin, The West Wing Creator And Director Thomas Schlamme On Five Key Episodes, Including The "Pilot," "What Kind Of Day Has It Been," "Take This Sabbath Day," "In Excelsis Deo" (Featuring Additional Commentary From Co-Executive P | | Cast And Crew Interviews | | "The Primaries" And "The West Wing Inauguration" - In-Depth Making-Of Documentaries |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 11/18/2003 |
| Running Time: 956 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999-2000 | | Catalog ID: 24259 | | UPC: 00085392425921 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Emmy (2000) |  | Thomas Schlamme, Winner, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series | | Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, John Wells, Kristin Harms, Llewellyn Wells , Winner, Outstanding Drama Series | | Aaron Sorkin, Winner, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | |
Golden Globe (2000) | | | Martin Sheen, Nominee, Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama |
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| | Professional Reviews | Movieline's Hollywood Life
"...A terrifically well-written show....Anchored by a superb supporting cast and Martin Sheen's transcendent, he-walks-among-us Jed Bartlet..." 11/01/2003 p.120 |
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