You're listening to the West Wing Weekly. My name's Rishikesh Hereway.

And my name's Josh Wilmelina. Today on the show we're talking about season two, episode

eleven. It's called Beledorship Breakfast.

The story was by Paul Redford. This one was written by Aaron Sorkin. I can't think of

another joke to make about the fact that he raised them all. And it was directed by

Scott Wynand, very good director. I know came up an early 30 something. He directed

and produced a lot of early 30 some things.

It's not the first 30 something director to come through.

That's true. We've had Ken Olin.

Here's the synopsis of the episode from TV Guide. With Congress reconvening, the White House

is planning a leadership breakfast in quotes to encourage bipartisan cooperation. But first,

Toby must meet with Ann Stark, the Senate majority leader's new chief of staff to go over details.

And there are plenty of devils in those details.

Ann's boss appears as presidential ambitions. They're coming after us, Toby tells Leo.

Meanwhile, Sam wants to move the press corps to new quarters across the street. And Leo,

Sam, and Donna embarrass themselves in front of an influential columnist.

There it is. What did you think of this episode?

I really liked it. I think it's a great one. What do you think?

I totally agree. I just thought it was a all around super episode.

The performances were good. The writing was good. It's a cool show.

Scott Winant did a good job directing.

Mm-hmm. Aaron Sorkin holding his own.

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