Sunday, December 18, 2005

"We Thank You For Your Service"

In case you haven't heard, Friday morning, actor John Spencer died. He's popped up in a few places over the years (for example, as the soldier who won't turn his key at the beginning of WarGames). But he's most known, of course, for playing Leo McGarry on The West Wing.

Not that I'd really claim there was a "weak link" in The West Wing cast, but John Spencer's performance on that show was always top notch. He was one of the best parts of the series, and I was very pleased him back closer to the center of the storytelling this season as Santos' running mate. He'd been on the sidelines a little too much during the sixth season.

Now it appears the show will have to carry on without him. I'll definitely miss his presence.

1 comment:

GiromiDe said...

A colleague who is also a fan told me that McGarry was absent during the "flashforward" to the dedication of the Bartlett Presidential Library. I guess the writers got lucky with that one.