tacran
Posted : 5/16/2006 2:24:55 PM
I began watching the show half-way into the first season, so I'd never seen the pilot episode. I'm so mad at myself for forgetting to start my Tivo at 7pm instead of 8pm! I, too, miss the fast-pace of those early years (back when Aaron Sorkin, the genius, was writing it). However, I never stopped watching it. I think it was one of the smartest shows to have ever been on TV. My favorite character was Leo (I think John Spencer was a superb actor). To have the character and the actor die so suddenly just broke my heart. It just wasn't the same without him on the show.
I'm glad Josh and Donna got together, and I liked the way they had CJ's life turn to a non-White House career. I agree they could've kept the show going with the remaining staff and Santos and Vinnick together -- I'd definitely tune in. But, now I'll have more free time on Sunday nights, until football season (Annie T, it sounds like we have similar Sundays!).