I support this petition. The move to another day made it difficult to find and having the election so long was tedious--I WANT MY WEST WING TO STAY. I was looking forward to the election being over so the personalities could mesh. I will miss Leo greatly. How to continue without him though? Have Santo's ask his opponant to be his vice-president. Would love to see this continue in this light. Wouldn't ever miss a show. My children have learned from this show. I have learned from this show. DO NOT GO AWAY!
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Give one more year just to see how it goes we know it will come to an end soon but with a new cast it might catch on and move it back to Wednesday's.
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Across the Atlantic in Britain, American's have the reputation for being stupid because of your current President. Martin Sheen as Jed Bartlet was the best way to combat that! Do not cancel this show.
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This is the only drama worth watching on TV. I am so sick of crime investigations and survivor shows that I only watch West Wing, Commander in Chief, Jeopardy, and news shows. None of the rest can grab my attention, much less keep it. I don't like to watch something when I can predict the ending. I like the way West Wing mirrors current political issues.
uplifts the public dialogue and
inspires debates on morals that are absent in our rela leaders, yet
approaches the issues of the day with reality. It is an education for
many, a refreshing oasis for some of us and whatever the economic
obstacles it presents, it is worth maintaining.
I and many others are heartsick. You have been contributing to the
national dialogue and remind people what could be. Whether people
could pay to watch or the actors could take less, or NBC could write
off the loss against some of the airhead shows that are more
profitable today, keeping this show on the air is a civic duty!
Please reconsider the cancellation. There is no other program that I
and many like me watch any more
This show should continue. It is the best drama and comedy on tv and has been since it started. It's had a couple of low patches but even then it still outclassed its rivals. It's now back on top form and should go on into Santos' White House. Have you seen Commander in Chief? - watch it if you've forgotton how good TWW really is and it will remind you!
In addition to being the best show on TV, The West Wing consistently draws viewers representing the highest income levels in the county, isn't that compelling enough to keep it on the air?
I support this petition. In an age of reality and autoposy led television, a well constructed, exceptionally well written drama is a rare thing indeed. This show is on the cusp of a rebirth, with endless possibilities. When networks take swing after swing at finding the next big hit, why walk away from an established viewing fanbase? I sincerely hope NBC reconsiders.
I support this petition. How can you cancel this? I mean....NBC....it's not like you're doin that great...give it another season so you can cook up something else we might watch :P
For years TWW has been one of, if not THE best written and produced shows on television. Even in the last few seasons, when the quality has dropped off a bit and it was relegated to Sunday night Siberia, apparently to die, it still towers above almost every other show. It seems that there are just too many loose ends to tie up in the few remaining episodes and too many story opportunities for the new characters to just let it end where it is. I support this petition to keep TWW on the air, if for no other reason than to provide an intelligent alternative to our current real West Wing.
I SO support this petition. It is the ONLY network show I watch! I can't believe NBC is giving up the opportunity to go in a whole new direction with the election of Santos!! Especially with what is currently in the news!!!!
I support this petition. This is the only show on network tv that I make a point of watching. It has a great new energy within the new storyline and this show was not given a chance to reconnect with its audience base after being dumped into its Sunday night slot after years on Wednesday at 9PM. This is a premature move by NBC.
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Some mistakes were made with the show at the beginning, but a little tweaking could have fixed those. I feel like we have had a kick in the stomach with actually losing John Spencer and then just killing off a successful, decent, brainy show. I love Martin Sheen, Alan Alda and Richard Schiff. Why can't NBC have some faith in the intelligence of its viewers?
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West Wing is the best that television has ever produced.
Do ratings take into account the vast numbers of viewers who TIVO or DVR?
I think the people at NBC have lost their collective minds. The West Wing has been getting nothing but critical acclaim this past season, but ratings haven't been so great. Move anything to Sunday nights and you'll see a struggle.
I support this petition. Please don't end a program when it has never been better. Along with "Desperate Housewives", it's the only program I NEVER miss. Don't know what I'll do when it ends. For every one of these petitioners, there are at least ten West Wing fans out there who will mourn the show's disappearance, but not take the time to try to save it from the network chopping block.
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The West Wing is the only t.v. show that I faithfully watch. The other two NBC shows that I liked in the past have been E.R. and Law & Order. I presently like them a lot less. Maybe, NBC could cancel one of the Law & Order series or E.R. to get a better time slot for West Wing?
I support this petition. Since its a Warner Brothers Show AND the set stays with the Office of the President (and is built)let the show L-I-V-E. If NBC wants to cut it there can be new life on CW< the new parnership between WB and CBS owned UPN. It's a natural and it stands to capture some of the Gilmore Girls/Smallville audience which would give new life.
SAVE THE WEST WING
The West Wing is better now than it has been since Season 3. A spin off would work perfectly, and I'd watch either guy. Please consider this... I think you can keep this show on longer and watch the ratings climb back up.
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This show beats the competition in terms of acting and script hands down.
Move the show to a better slot and watch the viewers return.
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Not only do we need to see who wins the election, but what happens to some of our favorite characters? Many new threads and sub-stores created (Will and Kate; Josh and Donna; what happens to CJ; heck what happens if Santos wins?)
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NBC is in freefall. Cancelling their best written, acted and produced show in their lineup is proof positive that NBC is going down the drain. ABC's dumbed down version scared someone into sending WW to it's currant Sunday night exile. Wake up and put some support back into the show.
I had not watched West Wing in years. I am so hooked right now with this race. I love the story line, the characters. Jimmy Smits....well, need I say more?? Janene Garafolo is awesome. I would love to see Santos' group in the West Wing. Please, please don't cancel the show. Reconsider!!
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Why do networks switch shows around in a schedule and then act all surprised when ratings flounder? Why do they think everyone loves "reality" shows? Which, by the way have no basis in reality. Please save this show! It's intelligent and entertaining - what a concept!
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Jimmy Smitts and Terri Polo make an intelligent and hot couple. If he wins, this show should absolutely continue. They will bring a younger demographic to the show and think of the wonderful story lines there can be revolving around the first Latino president who struggles to balance the demands of his new office with the needs of his young family. The fans of this series deserve at least one more season of this special show. WE WILL WATCH!!
I find it strange that NBC chooses to cancel this show at this time. Jimmy Smits, Alan Alda & now Rob Lowe returning this season revitalizes this series for a few more seasons. A Latino President (not to mention Smit's track record on prime time, i.e. LA Law/NYPD Blue),or a Republican administration (or Alan Alda returning as the Santos administration foil). NBC is short changing viewers who made this show a hit for several years & showing a lack of loyalty at the same time to these same viewers.
Like many, I think this is the best show on TV during the last decade. It's intelligent, thought-provoking educational, and relevent. Besides being entertaining, I consider it a public service. Help make NBC stand for "Nothing But Class". THE WEST IS THE BEST!
As an inhabitant of the United Kingdom, it has always been of amusement and interest how America holds on to its peculiar institutions and customs, as we hold on to ours. The west wing has been by far the greatest and palletable education, to a wide audience, the UK public could hope to receive about American politics - and with a glorious slant of idealism and hope that is so dramatically lacking from the reality. It is such a compelling programme, and if public will alone could sustain it, it would last for many more series.
I support this petition. It's one of the very best shows on TV today! It's great to see how the WH runs and what the Staff and support staff do, because you just don't think about it.
Oh my goodness!
I live in North Yorkshire in the UK and I've only just heard that the powers-that-be, in their infinate wisdom have decided to cancel the best show on TV. What are you playing at?!
I fully support this petition to Save The West Wing!
The only show on television right now worth watching is West Wing. The writing is brilliant, the dialogue and the story line are tremendously intellegent. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the only television show worth watching! At least one more season, with a new president will be telling as to whether or not to go on. If you don't continue it, I do hope that another network will pick it up if NBC does cancel.
I hope that NBC will reconsider their decision to cancel the West Wing. I would be willing to make extra effort to support its sponsors if that would make any difference.
This show gives an insight into American government. It could run forever - Democrat or Republican. It's the best hour on TV. Please consider keeping it on the air.
Sunday night is the only night NBC appears to have it together and I cannot believe they will cancel the West Wing. I have been an avid fan since it's first airing. The prospect, initially, or 'saying goodbye' to the Bartlett Administration and all the individuals we have become so involved with was at first seen as 'the end'. But the extremely creative writing this season has me, along with many other viewers, invested in the 'election' - Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda have put in outstanding performances. I would ask NBC to reconsider and give the 'new administration' at least one season. With all of the mediocre shows NBC is currently airing, I honestly don't see how another year of West Wing could be a mistake!
The West Wing is the only reason I still watch TV. It is a genre unto itself, without which weekly television is nothing more than smut, bad comedy, and mind-numbing reality shows. Shame on you for canceling the only TV show I wish were real.
The cancelling of this show tells us what a large percentage of our fellow Americans would rather watch. It's all about ratings..and this show is hands down one of the smartest and most interesting shows ever to grace a TV. It's sad and pathetic that we're losing it while 50 ridiculous reality shows are going strong.
I am from the UK, i can't believe that this excellent programme is being shelved, NBC need to rethink this. Ive only just heard about John Spencer's death and this is so sad, one of my faveourite actors, keep WW alive to show terrorism that democracy rules. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
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I can not believe that this show is being cancelled especially since this seasons events could lead to so much more for a story line.. what a sahm for the network to put so much into this year and then dump it.... I guess boston legal here I come!!!!
I support this petition. A show a teacher can assign to civics students! No profanity, no sex, no violence. Why in the $#^*0 would anyone cancel this amazing, rare, excellent, show?
I support this petition!!
West Wing is the one bright spot in an otherwise lackluster TV schedule. It's better than ever and shocking that NBC would cancel this quality show.
I support this petition. The West Wing has been a brilliant and shining example of what good television can look like. I see the teasers for the "new shows" and want to cry and/or vomit.
I support this petition. Why is it that when ratings drop with a move to Sunday night, no one says, oops, mistake - let's correct that. Instead, the towel is thrown in. If I threw in the towel everytime I made a mistake, I would have no career. Learn from the lesson and keep the show on a different night. It is easily the most intelligent television show. We own all seasons. We even named our daughter after CJ - a strong female character. Don't cancel....
I support this petition. I've started watching in season 3, netflixed and bought every episode from the beginning and have been watching ever since, keep it up please!
I support this petition. please keep this wonderful show on the air, its the only intellegent show on the air! so sick of mindless reality shows i think if you keep it on one more season with new president the show will be on top again.
