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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- “Got to go!”
Season 1 Episode 21: Lies, Damn Lies And Statistics
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One of the funniest lines ever uttered in West Wing.
"Well, I'm personal aide to the President. So, my supervisor's a little busy right now looking for a back door to this place to shove you out of"
best line I remember
"But I'll let him know you'd like to lodge a complaint." Best quip.
@@Cha11engerDif this scene took place even 1 season later, Charlie would’ve actually told Jed “This guy wants to lodge a complaint against me. What do you think?”
I did an honest-to-god spit take. That's so funny.
This should have gotten BEST QUOTE
“Thanks for trying, here I am anyways” I love his quips 😂
'I never voted for you.' LOL Having held elected office myself, I've heard that more than once from people I had to work with!
No joke, as fine of a comeback anyone could ever dish out.
LOL. “Gotta go.”
And that dumb smirk on Cochran's face, as if he was delivering a deep, hurtful remark, makes Bartlet's retort all the sweeter! 🤣
This might seem a picayune point, but Sheen actually says "anyway," not "anyways." The character's articulateness was always an important trait.
I love the dialogue in this scene, and the amazing deadpan way Bartlet delivers it!
“He’s a good man, a smart man, I think he’d make a very good corporate officer”
“Why is he being fired sir?”
“Gross incompetence, I’ll be right back”
Rewatching, I noticed how similar Charlie's dialogue is in some cases to Bartlet. And I don't think this is caused by the shared writing staff, I think the president rubs off on Charlie and in some cases vice versa... and it's also a clear sign that Charlie is meant for great things in the future (and admittedly in the present, too!). Ahh, I wish we could get a reboot. But then again, I might end up scorning that wish once I saw how it took shape!
@JB-xl2jc in my mind, given how connected Charlie is to his roots and neigbourhood, I can see him as Mayor of DC.
@@rudolphclancy8293 Federal judge, maybe even a Supreme Court justice one day
It's pretty disappointing that we never see how he convinces the guy that gross incompetence is nothing to worry about.
Hbydn y
Dule Hill manages to convey contempt, mischief, humour and contrition all through the same simple phase “ yes sir”. Tremendous
The original "I am Groot".
@@ajohnson153 Marvel and The West Wing, the crossover we never knew we needed! 😂
I will always love Burton Guster
You know that's right!
@@ajohnson153Pokémon did it first
The many ways to say "Yes Sir" Dulé Hill is a master.
In one of the later episodes, Bartlet is looking for a piece of land to build his Presidential Library on. Charlie tells him they can't use the first choice piece of land because there's a historic barn on it and there's a law in New Hampshire that such structures can't be removed unless destroyed by an act of God. Bartlet goes on a rant asking what kind of stupid hippie state governor signed that bill into law. Charlie says _nothing_ and his face barely twitches. Bartlet rolls his eyes and says "it was me, wasn't it?"
"Yes, sir."
There's something so Looney Tunes about President Bartlet in this scene, I always loved it when he was feeling his oats.
But probably a fairly accurate representation of how fast things have to move in a White House, and how many tasks the President has to sweep through, make a couple of statements, and sweep on.
Let Bartlet be Bartlet!
There's something about the way he dips out of the shot after "Gotta go!" that makes me agree with you; the show could play serious as well as farcical, and this was one of the best examples, right up there with the Francis Scott Key key.
“I need you to hire Ambassador Ken as a corporate officer” Why is he being fired?” “Gross incompetence” 😅🤣😂. POTUS knows his power
@@WZD10016 It sounds a lot less scandalous than _he was shtupping the Prime Minister's daughter_ - at least to me. Your mileage may vary.
Each "Yes, sir" line is so loaded with meaning. Brilliant.
3:26 God I love this part right here. Bartlett is literally shifting the foundations of the government around one person at a time, and he's more annoyed that his bodyman has been hiding his past.
He's showing the soon to be former ambassador how much he cares about him vs Charlie, with Charlie clearly coming out the winner. The soon to be former ambassador is just a minor problem to be handled and moved on.
I just love it when Jed is in a cheeky mood. He can rain fire down even he needs to but when the cheeky side comes out, it's always funny.
Martin Sheen ‘s acting and Aaron Sorkin’s writing = brilliant
"...and you've forgotten that you're addressing a US ambassador!"
Charlie had too much class to point out that the President was already referring to him in the past tense.
I have to admit I would have been less classy.
To the White House staff, even the most senior of ambassadors is little more than “Hey, you.” And while an ambassador is the President’s representative to a country, it would be almost unheard of to be dismissed this way; the State Department would just tell the person he/she is done.
Honestly, what over 25 years after it started, I still think that The West Wing, is one of the best, if not the best TV shows ever made. The acting is outstanding from everyone in the cast, the direction, lighting etc is outstanding. But what stands out most, is the utterly sublime writing.
I still to this day remember watching the first episode and thinking, this is good, this is interesting throughout the whole thing, till the very end when Martin Sheen walks on in the last 2 minutes and utterly stole the show and I was hooked right then and there.
If there is one problem with the show, it's that it presented a completely false image of how politicians and their staff work, especially in the White House. It's an image that TV shows and films have stuck with for a long time. There's wit, charm, moral complexity, comradeship. There is a high level of competence.
This image appeals to the viewers for obvious reasons. The reality would likely be horrifying.
@@Cailus3542 VEEP is likely far more accurate.
I remember as a young African-American I took a job at a very exclusive country club. There were very few jobs in my community that paid as well as the club. I would remember on Sundays the good Christian members would come for brunch, right after church, with their family and treat the Black help with total distain.
Yeesh, not surprised but still sorry to hear that
Ken Cochran : "....and you've forgotten that you're addressing a US ambassador!"
Charlie : Dude, keep up.
The fact that the guy is sputtering through denials and it's like, "buddy, we got like a half dozen intelligence agencies that can know your whereabouts at all times. You had an affair. Don't play dumb."
It goes beyond that, there are likely staff at those intelligence agencies secretly DEDICATED to figuring out who is having affairs because of how much an intelligence weak point it was during the Soviet era
I always have to watch this 2x. Bartlett looks like he's having a ball. I'm sure Martin was thoroughly enjoying himself during this scene. Id give anything to see some bloopers! 😂
Charlie had enough class to not only keep his contempt against Ken under wraps, he kept it from the President. Damn, I love the relationship between Charlie and Jed. Although Jed was a little annoyed with Charlie too, he was being light hearted about it.
So THAT'S how they put people on board of directors. Explains a lot.
Can't stop thinking in Boeing right now
Yes, it does.
An over-abundance of sociopaths are in senior mgt positions.
Hahahaha
Charlie and his two word dialogue spoke volumes 😂
Filing a complaint with the guy who's in the process of firing you. That's going to work out so well. Charlie stood there in the sure and firm conviction that he was bullet proof.
Then he starts in about his past ... when clearly that past hasn't changed much lol.
One of the things I dont see talked about w/ these scenes is how much Bartlet is running around. Sure we know he does it but unlike the senior staff, he is usually the one staying in the same place while they run around. Always loved these scenes ;)
Anyone else trolling Jed Bartlett for comfort/peace of mind so close to the election? I love this series.
Me.
Yes!😊😊
My entire family has been binging this series. We all need a reminder of times when there was controversy but people could remain civil.
I was gonna rewatch the whole series again but when Harris lost, I lost hope in my country. We'll never get back to a time where a guy like Bartlett could be president ever again.
@oogrooq 😔 Yeah, I know what you mean. I haven't been able to watch the clips that come up on my feed. Hang in there.
One of many great scenes.
It's almost time to watch this series again.
The pettiness of powerful people. So authentic.
Some politicians CRAVE power so much they’ll do and say ANYTHING, and show fealty to ANYONE.
@@JosephKalson There are no honorable politicians.
"I think he'll make a very good corporate officer..."
"Why's he being fired?"
"Gross incompetence."
3:31 West Wing S04E02, Bartlet to Debbie Fiderer: "My powers of deduction are not to be mocked."
They keep mocking Bartlet, but he keeps turning out to be right.
Yea...smart people like Bartlet DO tend to be right!
In that same episode, we had another character saying "Yessir" repeatedly (one of the candidates to replace Mrs. Landingham), but with 100 times less soul than Charlie.
Timing in comedy is everything and this was so incredibly well written - well done to all.
This is why in my opinion it’s the greatest series ever
One of the best series...EVER!!!
The one liners in this video are superb, as was the dialogue throughout this tv show…I loved tuning in to watch back in the day, before streaming platforms and binge watching a series became ‘a thing’. Delayed gratification week to week had its place!! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ
The term 'appointment viewing' had real meaning and was oh so applicable to the West Wing.
"Well, thanks for trying but here I am anyway - gotta go!"
Happy Jed is the best Jed.
I can STILL remember hearing President Bartlett telling Mr. Mitchell that he wanted him to hire a guy who was going to be fired for gross incompetence and then leaving the room for a few minutes while Mr. Mitchell digested what he just heard! 🤣 I remember laughing in shock as I shook my head thinking ....okay, President Bartlett had another bicycle accident and this time he banged his head rather than injuring his ankle! 😂
The look on his face after "Gross incompetence". 😂😂😍
I've never seen this show but it looks like a wonderful piece of fantasy. A US president who is witty and intelligent... that would be a thing.
you must watch. It is amazing
@annandune it really is a quite wonderful show. There are hardly any "skippable" episodes. It really is marvelous. I usually do a complete re-watch once a year.
Do yourself a favour!
BRAVO, is one of the dozens of well-written, well-crafted scenes/dialog with twist.
I love his no bullshit no nonsense approach and delivery. Cuts to the chase - good God if only politicians WERE like this!
The writing and actual dialog are what really made WW what it is.
"Gross incompetence."
One of my favorite scenes! Give credit to all the actors, but especially Cochran … who with very few lines… still managed to convey a slimly, pompous, racist, ass….. haha. That’s good acting!
Yes, the number of actors who had small roles and hit them out of the park in this series is incredible!
And that, is how a competent President weilds power and influence.
This is my president.
Simply gold, this scene.
This is almost like the Marx Brothers. Marvelous.
"thanks for trying." bwahahahahahaha
Best TV series!!!
Greatest writing on TV.
Lordy!, I do miss that show. TV at its absolute finest.
one of my favorite scenes
TRENCHANT, PIQUANT & HILARIOUS
My favourite bit is before this, when the musical chairs are explained to Jed and he goes to suggest that they continue the process until he can retire
“Hey I like this, cause if everybody keeps moving up one then I get to go home”
"Thanks for trying, but here I am anyway"
The writers for this scene must have enjoyed it so much.
I need you to hire a guy. Why's he being fired, sir? Gross incompetence. I'll be right back. 🤣
One of my favorite scenes
Gawd such a great show!!!!!
He knows you're having an affair.
He's being very nice to you.
He's offering you a higher paying job.
He's trying to defend you against public embarrassment.
And you come back with, "I never voted for you"???
I get that Bartlet respects his wife, but if my friend's husband was cheating on her, I wouldn't be hiding it and offering the cheater more money...
No; he's trying to save HIMSELF embarrassment for having appointed him as ambassador. He's trying to protect the ambassador's wife. He's trying to avoid scandal in his administration and he's doing it by offering the ambassador a golden parachute so he can fire him without worrying about retribution.
@@retroguy9494 yeah I'm sure if Bartlett could protect himself and the wife any other way he would, I don't imagine he's at all happy about the ambassador profiting
It's to save her face. Public job can entail public humiliation
@@ohpurpled Well, it was more the love affair itslef that Bartlet disliked rather than the ambassador profiting.
Gotta Go! 😂😂😂
There’s no words to describe how much I miss this show.
I’m a proud Republican and Trump supporter. But if Jed Bartlet ran for President, I would vote for him everyday of the week and twice on Sunday
so well crafted, i’ve never actually watched this show before… i hope this is a good indication of the pacing of the show, it seems great
it is. lots of stuff like this. The first five or six episodes take a little time to get into the swing.
@@BeLikeGumby OH NO!!! I was hooked into WW by the third episode "a proportional response", our introduction to Mr. Young!!!
The first four seasons are must watch imho.
The entire show was like this while Aaron Sorkin was writing. Once he was sacked (end of 4th season), the quality went downhill a bit, because very few people can write dialog the way Sorkin can. If I had one complaint, it was the Big Shakeup. Every season starts with the entire staff totally disorganized, out of sync, and a bit out of touch. As the season progresses, they get better and more organized, and they rise to the challenge(s) of that season. Then at the end of the season, some catastrophe happens-- someone dies, something major goes terribly wrong, and they start the next season totally disorganized. Done once or twice, it's brilliant. Barrett's conversation with God, or the scene where he walks into the room, totally soaked, and is asked "Mr. President!! Are you going to run again?", only to respond "Yes. And I'm going to win". These scenes were brilliant, and in my mind defined entire seasons. But they over did it, and by the last season, it seemed formulaic.
@@switchboard98 Did they really have to kill off Capt. Montgomery, though? /sigh
"I never voted for you" "That's nice, dear."
I wish Charlie had said, okay I'll get my supervisor in just a moment and waited for the president to return.
The writing for this entire show was fantastic, I miss it.
Aaron Sorkin is a genius writer!
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member. -- Groucho Marx
One of the best bits! 😂
such excellent writing... no wonder the show won so many awards. miss all the interesting characters and a kick-ass liberal like Jeb Bartlett
Best. Line. Ever.
How many people got involved in politics because of this show?
Miss the classy dialogue, miss the filler episodes, miss the corridor walk.
Now I find out Lawrence O'Donnell was a writer for this show, I love it more.
Yay
Editor did not remove all the best bits from these scenes.
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
OMG what a CLASSIC scene!
great show
So many great scenes in this series, but this one ranks near the top.
Every time Charlie says "yes, sir," it reminds me of an unofficial lesson I was taught shortly after I joined the NAVY.
Saying "yes, sir" to some people may be required, but anyone with a brain in their head can tell when it actually means "f**k you."
Sometimes I remember what a good show this was.
Ugh what a great show
Lots of funny lines in this clip, more or less constant comedy, but the part I like best is when the President is giving Charlie guff for mocking his "finely honed sense" basically having a moment of fun between themselves right in front of this guy that just got fired like he's not even there.
Wish I found out what happened at the Gramacy club
Bam😂
This was very nice.
Brilliant.
I miss this show, since so many shows are getting reboots I'd love a reboot of the west wing
NO, no reboot of the West Wing!!! Perfection cannot be duplicated.
Agree, if Trump gets elected. I’ll need at alternate world. Time for Sam to be President.
Cool story, "Martin Sheen" or rather Ramon Estavez was fired from his first job as a teenage caddie at a White Whites Only Country Club for trying to Unionize the people who worked there.
Just damn!
Gives the guy a job after keeping his marriage intact, and stopping his affair from going public. Yet is still rude. lol.
Bartlet could care less about that guy. He was trying to save his OWN administration embarrassment by offering the guy a golden parachute which would more or less keep his mouth shut so there would be no fear of retribution and scandal.
No people skills. Plus arrogant and ungrateful. 💡
i'll let him know you'd like to lodge a complaint.
The sheer lunacy of seeing a Trump ad when I clicked this...
That fired ambassador will be serving in a high position in Trump‘s state department.
Charlie wasn't mocking him, he was being discreet as the President realised as soon as Cochran suggested Charlie had said something to do with him being fired. Charlie couldn't have said anything prior to the meeting as he knew that might look like he was trying to influence Mr President.
Well duh!
@@carlwaring That's right Homer. I'm so glad that my simple explanation has helped you to finally understand the political machinations at play in this scene.
You know, if you were to try walking upright and with your back straight, there would be no need for you to drag your knuckles through the dirt.
@@KebabMusicLtd You were stating the blindingly obvious; hence my comment 🤦♂🤣
did he think he was gonna hurt the presidents feelings dude should have kept that confession to himself
People continually underestimate what a propagandist, masterpiece this was....
Should of been on second thought we won’t feel sting of your newspaper article so bad
😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I have not seen this show outside of a few clips. I can already tell every consecutive "yes sir" was filled with so much venom, it could kill an elephant in seconds.
Or spawn several movie sequels that are just as unnecessary as the original.
🎤🎤🎤
*Please GOD* give me a President -- Democrat or not -- for which I can adjudge him/her{!} worthy of my political affections and _respect._ Jebadiah Bartlett will do fine.
Josiah, actually
Dule Hill worked so much magic through the stupidest plotlines. It got better as it went on, though.
Loved that show.
I just wish Sorkjn actually believed in the stuff he wrote.
Hope so a mock up is what actors do.
This hits hard today of all days - 5 Nov 2024 😢
A great day for democracy and the American people - your comment makes no sense😅😂😂😅
Snappy writing or what?