National Archives: The First Lady Part 1 | The West Wing

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[@NonSenseMcGee]

The bit with the tie was one of the best parts of this show. She didn't want him to run due to his MS, but she knew he had to in the end. So she put him over the top with confidence. She was always there for him, no matter what.

[@Bum_Hip]

This show hits harder, and deeper with every year that passes. “Smart people who love you, are gonna have your back.” What a moment.

[@patriciaabatemarco3834]

I still can’t get over just how good an actor Martin Sheen is. The look he gives Abby from the doorway is epic. It’s “the floor just opened under me & I might die and also I will bring down the hand of god to bring her home “ and he doesn’t say a word.

[@votemonty1815]

"Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee." 🎶

[@FlameKoRn]

I love all her scenes. She is so Quotable Everyone should have an Abby bartlet in their life. They way she says "you have lots of nights" - Always tears me up and is so emotional

[@christinareyes2963]

I really loved Stockard Channing as the First Lady. She did a fantastic job. And she looks amazing.

[@pyroxys007]

Still shocks me that apparently she wasnt even supposed to be in but a few episodes. Like 2 of em then gone. What a performance she gave to change the role entirely

[@kadishevdox]

Agreed. Stockyard Channing was fabulous. It was the same with Martin Sheen. He was only supposed to be in certain scenes in 2 or 3 episodes a season. But he did so well, they made changes. The original show was supposed to be focused on the Sam Seaborn character played by Rob Lowe. Don’t get me wrong, I liked that character, but I think the show would have been far less than what it became because of actors and actresses like these.

[@mollylea2643]

11:40-11:59 is the best bit of non-verbal acting in the entire show!

[@benvolio85]

I was always happy when Abby appeared. She's never been in a scene she didn't steal. (Except maybe in the ones with Lord John Marbury)

[@heddalee]

I ate some cheese

[@heddalee]

biscuits

[@heddalee]

No

[@2legit64]

"Abigail! Your breasts are magnificent!" Lord John Marbury was hilarious in that scene.

[@elizabethmckenna5397]

Gosh I loved this show. Now, especially, it should be available on a public channel.

[@claudine1928]

Mrs. Bartlett was just as smart and strong as her husband. And like Mrs. Santos the strong woman behind the man.

[@withonelook1985]

Dr. Bartlett

[@Taospark]

Funny banter near the end about the inauguration being in coldass January but it used to be in March until FDR.

[@hazeleyees]

John Goodman was brilliant.

[@Bum_Hip]

28:00 this hits so different knowing his ultimate fate outside of the show.

[@KristineMaitland]

3 Emmys after 14 nominations. Nothing to sneeze at.

[@p_nk7279]

Jimmy Smits for President!

[@jennygiallanza4524]

Game on boyfriend!

[@joannetyrrell364]

2.55. MIDDLEBURG!!! 💕💕

[@edl5731]

The founders choose March date was changed with Amendment 20

[@bencharley2316]

i completely forgot about this fantastic movie

[@bgold2007]

Why is this called National Archives: Part 1 ?

[@shalashaska9946]

The irony that the current first lady is also desperately trying to cover her husbands severe disability. This show predicts the future