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In this groundbreaking new book, Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack unveil the secrets of A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service.

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and legacy of The West Wing, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew on what made the show what it was, and how its impassioned commitment to service has helped the series and relationships behind it endure.

Fitzgerald and McCormack take you back inside President Jed Bartlet's Oval Office, reuniting the West Wing cast and crew in a vibrant and colorful "backstage pass" to the iconic series. This personal, in-depth assessment recounts how The West Wing was created, as well as the army of individuals who worked on it, the lasting connections they formed, and the service it inspired.

From cast member origin tales to the collective cathartic goodbye on the show's last night of production, What's Next will entertain readers with on-set and off-camera experiences that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a closer look at the show's influence in American culture, service, government, and civic life reveals how the series envisioned an American politics of decency and integrity, resulting in an aspirational White House that transcended the confines of fictional television.

What's Next revisits beloved episodes with new, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show's production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a compelling case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for the future.

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