Bilge

[Bellman]

Wing Nut remembers a Pied Piper incident.
(Ben Macintyre.)

Reminiscing about 'The West Wing' in the face of its imminent demise Ben reminded us of the sort
of things that saved the series from sanctimony. A healthy dose of self -mockery and a knack for bringing
its holy characters down to size.

In one early episode, Sam and Josh, spin-doctor and deputy chief of staff, are walking and talking breathlessly
down one of the West Wing's endless corridors, looking purposeful and important. Then they stop.
Sam: Where are you going ?
Josh: Where are you going ?
Sam: I was following you.
Josh: I was folllowing you.........(Pause.).......All right,..........dont tell anyone this happened, OK ?