As with every episode, there are some excellent one-liners in this - especially memorable are the teleprompt typos in the opening scene - and the standard of acting, by everyone involved, is top-notch as usual.
There is though, for me, one scene in particular which stands out. It's not long, it's not 'dramatic', but in just a few words it says so much about Toby Ziegler as a character. It also proves beyond question that Richard Schiff is one hell of an actor!
In a short scene, Toby convinces President Bartlett and Josh Lyman to change not just some words in a 'State of the Union' speech mere hours away from delivery, but its entire sentiment.
I've watched this episode more than a score of times, and this little nugget never fails to bring a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. It's just THAT powerful.
There is though, for me, one scene in particular which stands out. It's not long, it's not 'dramatic', but in just a few words it says so much about Toby Ziegler as a character. It also proves beyond question that Richard Schiff is one hell of an actor!
In a short scene, Toby convinces President Bartlett and Josh Lyman to change not just some words in a 'State of the Union' speech mere hours away from delivery, but its entire sentiment.
I've watched this episode more than a score of times, and this little nugget never fails to bring a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. It's just THAT powerful.