"With a capital cast and provocative plots, 'The West
Wing' generates sky-high approval ratings and just a hint of scandal"
By Ken Tucker
[Section that includes Moira is shown, I may include the whole
thing when time permits]
...... Another Sorkin
mistake was casting Moira Kelly as a political consultant who began the series
as Josh's ex-girlfriend but whose scowly, abrasive roles has evaporated into a
series of background grimaces. "Moira is a terrific actress,"
says Sorkin diplomatically. "[but] we just weren't the right thing
for her. She expressed that she felt the same way, and as a result, story
lines haven't been invested in that character, because we knew that at the end
of the year, we'd be shaking hands and parting." Bye-bye, Moira who
did not respond to requests to comment on her departure. ......
