The scene where Leo and Fitzwallace talk about Yamamoto and assassinating Abdul Shareef. One of my favourite scenes from The West Wing. Impressive acting by John Amos!
The bit about the battle of Agincourt was ridiculous. Heralds didn't decide the winners, the French withdrawing from the field after suffering massive casualties did. And if a soldier laid down their arms, they were treated humanely and then ransomed, UNLESS they weren't noble. If they weren't noble they were usually murdered. Common wounded on the battlefield were usually murdered by scavengers from the winning side and the locals in the surrounding area. Safe conduct was only a real possibility to the ennobled. I don't get how they get that so wrong in this clip because it's such a fantastic show.
Fitz: "Have you changed shampoo? You have. I can tell. 'cause your hair seems bouncy and more manageble." Leo: "I like to look good for you." Fitz: "Well, I appreciate it." This is such a beautiful start of the conversation on war and what is human. How does a writer come up with that.
Had the honor of speaking with Jon Amos today about this scene. He just humbly praised Aaron Sorkin's writing. This scene is indelibly imprinted in my mind.
He brings up the battle of agincourt and men who surrendered being treated fairly, ignoring the fact that the British slaughtered French prisoners in that battle.
The look in John Amos eyes when he says "I've got an enemy I can kill" still sends goosebumps op my spine, acting, writing doesn't get any better the this! ❤️
The West Wing is responsible for some of the greatest scenes in Drama Television history. This scene is a contender for the best written, directed, acted, and all around presented television ever. “Beat that with a stick”.
Along with the scene in the Oval Office when Toby confronts Bartlett about M.S., this scene was the best television I've ever watched. Aaron Sorkin must have been so pleased to see this gem of a scene he wrote get nailed by two incredible actors that knew their roles so well. "The laws of NATURE don't even apply here!" I'll never forget that line, it really stuck.
The dialogue in this scene is absolutely perfect, EXCEPT a Navy admiral would call himself a sailor, never a soldier.
I was crushed when they killed off his character. Fitz was one of my favorites. John Amos is an incredible actor.
The bit about the battle of Agincourt was ridiculous. Heralds didn't decide the winners, the French withdrawing from the field after suffering massive casualties did. And if a soldier laid down their arms, they were treated humanely and then ransomed, UNLESS they weren't noble. If they weren't noble they were usually murdered. Common wounded on the battlefield were usually murdered by scavengers from the winning side and the locals in the surrounding area. Safe conduct was only a real possibility to the ennobled. I don't get how they get that so wrong in this clip because it's such a fantastic show.
You can probably count on one hand the number of characters in the entire history of television that carried as much dignity as Fitzwallace.
"The laws of nature don't even apply here." John Amos delivered that line perfectly. And, when dealing with extremists, truer words were never spoken.
Fitz: "Have you changed shampoo? You have. I can tell. 'cause your hair seems bouncy and more manageble." Leo: "I like to look good for you." Fitz: "Well, I appreciate it." This is such a beautiful start of the conversation on war and what is human. How does a writer come up with that.
John Amos was always brilliant as Admiral Fitzwallace. His gravitas and intelligence always just knocked me down.
John Amos is one of our finest actors, equally adept at comedy and drama. Paired with the amazing John Spencer, this scene showcases them both.
Had the honor of speaking with Jon Amos today about this scene. He just humbly praised Aaron Sorkin's writing. This scene is indelibly imprinted in my mind.
He brings up the battle of agincourt and men who surrendered being treated fairly, ignoring the fact that the British slaughtered French prisoners in that battle.
Two world-class actors in an incredible scene. Doesn't get any better.
The shampoo interchange between Fitz and Leo was such a great way to diffuse the tension.
John Amos is simply a great actor. Any time Fitzwallace was in a scene, he simply commanded attention.
John Amos was quite literally the PERFECT man to play this role. His delivery here was flawless.
The look in John Amos eyes when he says "I've got an enemy I can kill" still sends goosebumps op my spine, acting, writing doesn't get any better the this! ❤️
The West Wing is responsible for some of the greatest scenes in Drama Television history. This scene is a contender for the best written, directed, acted, and all around presented television ever. “Beat that with a stick”.
"I don't know who the leading expert on warfare is but any list of the top has got to include me."
“Can you tell when it’s peace time and war time anymore?”
Along with the scene in the Oval Office when Toby confronts Bartlett about M.S., this scene was the best television I've ever watched. Aaron Sorkin must have been so pleased to see this gem of a scene he wrote get nailed by two incredible actors that knew their roles so well. "The laws of NATURE don't even apply here!" I'll never forget that line, it really stuck.
John Amos brought a level of dignity to that role that could be measured in megatonage.