John Spencer, who played Leo McGarry on the West Wing, died yesterday. The first 3 or so seasons of the West Wing, in my opinion, were the best television I have ever seen, and John Spencer’s character was a big part of that.
I don’t know what’s weirder: the fact that when I saw that John Spencer died, that my first thoughts were about the character he played, or the fact that I grew so attached to the characters of the West Wing that I’m more upset about this than any other recent celebrity passing.
Rather than cleaning my room today, I’m going to go back through seasons 1 and 2 and watch some of John Spencer’s greatest hits.
(also, he played Womack in “The Rock,” hence the title of the post. Read in a Sean Connery accent for full effect)
WHAT?? He died?!? No!!!
In other news, I’m still on season 4. Since season 5 just came out on DVD, I’m excited about seeing it soon. I hear it goes downhill after that. I have 1 and 2 on DVD, and I agree, it’s some of his best.
Comment by Alex Yacoub — December 18, 2005 @ 12:17 am
What’s up Mil! Just to let you know, I watched my first episode of “West Wing” the other night. My girlfriend turned it on and I had planned on changing it but it just sucked me in. No idea what season it was though. But it had to be later because they were talking about just being re-elected.
Anyway, there’s a ummm post on my site kind of directed at you… not personally, but… Anyway, I hadn’t spoken to you in awhile and thought I’d drop a line and say hey.
Comment by Brian Schuch — December 21, 2005 @ 10:53 pm