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Twenty years ago, one of the most influential, acclaimed, and quoted TV shows of all time aired its series premiere on NBC. The brainchild of a screenwriter who’d never wanted to write television in the first place, aired by a network that wasn’t sure a show about politicians could work with viewers, The West Wing rose above early doubts to become one of most celebrated shows of its era, winning four consecutive Outstanding Drama Series Emmys and turning its ensemble cast into major stars. Even now, 20 years after it arrived, The West Wing remains a binge-worthy fan favorite, and has earned its place among the greatest television series of all time. So, to celebrate two decades of the Bartlet White House, here are fun facts about The West Wing.