In Excelsis Deodorant

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Episode of the series The West Wing - In the Center of Power
title In Excelsis Deodorant
Original title In Excelsis Deodorant
Country of production United States
original language English
length approx. 42 minutes
classification Season 1, episode 10
10th episode in total ( list )
First broadcast December 15, 1999 on NBC
German-language
first broadcast		 July 21, 2008 on FOX
Rod
Director Alex Graves
script Aaron Sorkin
Rick Cleveland
production Kristin Harms
music WG Snuffy Walden
camera Thomas Del Ruth
cut Bill Johnson
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Guest appearance (s)

Excelsis Deo is the tenth episode of the first season of the American television series The West Wing - In the Center of Power . The title of the episode alludes to the hymn Gloria in excelsis Deo .

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opening

As Christmas celebrates at the White House , Toby complains that the imminent transition into 2000 is widely viewed as the transition into a new millennium . Meanwhile, CJ learns of the new alias given by the Secret Service : Flamingo .

first act

After a call from the police, Toby goes to the National Mall . There he finds a recently deceased homeless man on a park bench wearing an old Toby coat. Upon seeing the corpse, Toby notices a tattoo that indicates a service in the Korean War . He asks the policeman if he will contact the War Veterans Ministry, whereupon the latter is unimpressed.

At the West Wing , Donna gives Josh a list of possible Christmas gifts he could buy her. Josh and Sam meet with Leo. They want to visit Sam's acquaintance, Laurie, and find out if a Republican has used their services and paid for sex . Leo forbids them unequivocally, says goodbye to Sam and tells Josh about a homosexual youth who was recently abused by his peers. So maybe it is time to revisit the hate crime law . For this reason, CJ briefed the press shortly thereafter.

In the lobby, CJ prepares a group of children to greet the president. The President enjoys being with the children, but after a short time receives a signal from Charlie. He informs him that the homosexual youth, Lowell Lydell, recently died.

Second act

After Sam tells Josh that he will be in Bermuda shortly , Josh closes the door and urges Laurie to have a chat to get Republican names. Sam reacts angrily before realizing that this will help Leo. Charlie asks Mrs. Landingham why she isn't celebrating Christmas. She tells him about her twin sons who were killed on Christmas Eve in the Vietnam War .

Toby discovers information about the late veteran's family while Josh and Mandy are invited by the President to go on a secret bookstore shopping spree. Mandy would like to take advantage of the situation and send some photographers to accompany him, which the President strictly rejects. Meanwhile, CJ and Danny talk about finding out about the president's secret shopping spree. He's also made a list of reasons to convince her to go out with him. CJ, she says, can give him a list of reasons against it. Danny then suggests comparing the lists at a later date.

In the bookstore, the president looks for books while Leo wants to talk to him about his resignation. However, the President does not allow this discussion. Again Leo warns Sam and Josh not to discard any plans.

Third act

At a meeting of homeless people under a bridge, Toby is looking for relatives of the late Walter Hufnagle. One of the homeless points to Walter's brother George. Toby tells him that Walter is entitled to an appropriate military funeral and that he can arrange it. Before he leaves, Toby leaves all his cash to the homeless person who mediates. However, the man gives him back part of the money so that Toby can get home safely.

In her office, CJ goes over the arguments against a press secretary's appointment with a reporter. Danny takes this calmly and gives her food for the goldfish he had given her earlier. When Leo walks in, CJ explains that she rejects his advances. Leo says he doesn't care and tells her to cut back on what she said about hate crime. She gives in and asks him about his Christmas plans.

Josh and Sam visit Laurie at her apartment. Sam asks her the names of Republicans who prefer unusual intercourse. After a short period of time she realizes that they want to save Leo from embarrassing exposure. Therefore she asks both of them to leave their apartment. They follow that before Laurie finally tells them that they are the good guys and should act like the good guys too.

Fourth act

When CJ and Leo discuss the hate crime law, Sam and Josh join them. Leo reacts angrily and tells them that he set spies on them the night before . Josh replies that they only meant well. Leo replies that this means something to him when it shouldn't be. Before leaving Leo's office, Josh warns him that before it gets better, things will get worse. Meanwhile, CJ bids farewell to White House correspondents before taking Danny on a Christmas date to discuss the hate crime law.

Donna receives her present from Josh; a rare book with a touching message in the cover . The President enters the lobby and greets various guests. While a boys' choir sings the Christmas carol Little Drummer Boy , Toby learns that the president has learned of his commitment to the veteran. The president asks him if Toby is afraid that any homeless veteran will be able to claim something soon. Toby replies that he can only hope so. The President smiles and places his hand on Toby's shoulder before returning to the ceremony. Mrs. Landingham asks Toby if she can accompany him to the arranged funeral.

While the staff stand in the lobby listening to the choir perform, Toby and Mrs. Landingham attend the military funeral. The staff is gradually gathering at the side of the president. Meanwhile, Toby receives the flag that was stretched over the coffin; Finally, Toby passes the flag on to George, the brother of the late veteran.

reception

Awards

In the primetime Emmy Awards 2000 was In Excelsis Deo awarded two times. The episode was awarded in the category Best Script for a Drama Series as well as for the performance of Richard Schiff, who was honored as best supporting actor in a drama series. In addition, the episode was nominated for a drama series in the category Best Single Camera Editing .

In addition to their Emmys awards, the episode's screenwriters Aaron Sorkin and Rick Cleveland also won the Writers Guild of America Award in the Television: Episodic Drama category .

It was also in Excelsis Deo in 2000 for a Humanitas Prize nomination.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ 52nd Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners In: emmys.org, accessed July 14, 2016
  2. ^ Writers Guild of America Award 2000 In: imdb.com, accessed July 15, 2016
  3. ↑ Humanitas Prize 2000 In: imdb.com, accessed on July 15, 2016