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October 02, 2002
'West Wing' Gets Ready to Rock
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LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The band Barenaked Ladies and singer Aimee Mann will be performing on "The West Wing" in order to promote Rock the Vote.
In the episode entitled "College Kids," press secretary C.J. Cregg (Allison Janney) will speak to a crowd of young people at House of Blues about the importance of youth empowerment and civic and political engagement during a fundraiser for the non-profit organization.
"Rock the Vote was a great partner and we hope this is just the beginning of any number of things we can do together," says Aaron Sorkin, the show's creator and executive producer.
"Our mission to connect with youth and engage them in the political process will surely be helped by such prominent placement in America's hottest and smartest political drama," says Jehmu Greene, executive director of Rock the Vote. "We are honored to have the opportunity to work with a group of professionals who are as passionate about politics as they are about putting out quality programming that educates while it entertains."
To celebrate the episode, Rock the Vote will host a special screening party and fundraiser at the home of producer Lawrence Bender ("The Mexican," "Knockaround Guys" ). Cast members from "The West Wing" and other celebrity guests will be on-hand to raise an estimated $100,000 to help Rock the Vote continue their voter registration efforts for the 2002 election.
"The West Wing" episode "College Kids" will air on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
Posted by MorganG at October 2, 2002 10:03 PM