Was the West Wing’s Matt Santos Based on Barack Obama?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: Congressman Matt Santos was based on Barack Obama. Jimmy Smits’ Matt Santos’ campaign and ultimate election was […]

Was Arnold Vinick Going to Win the Presidency on The West Wing Before John Spencer’s Untimely Death?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: Arnold Vinick was originally going to win the election until John Spencer died, and the producers decided […]