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December 06, 2004
‘The West Wing’ filming draws gawkers
Fort Frances Times
December 06, 2004
(CP)
Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Smits were seen on the streets of Dundas, Ont. as filming of the popular political drama “The West Wing” got underway over the weekend.
The famous president made like a statue outside the town hall building, which was made over to be a U.S. post office for the show.
But Smits shook hands and signed autographs, at least in his role as Texas congressman Matt Santos.
The actor spent little time talking to the crowd of about 200 people who gathered around to watch the filming. He quickly retreated to a warm van parked nearby in between takes.
Other actors, such as Brad Whitford and Tim Matheson, spent time posing for fan photos and signing autographs.
“Everybody has been so great and nice to us,” said Matheson, who plays disgraced vice-president John Hoynes. He chatted with a number of fans during a break for lunch.
It took remarkably little to transform this city just northeast of Hamilton into small town New England town. A few American flags and election signs were added to homes along the street.
There even was some snow imported for the scenes, which will air in late January or early February across three episodes.
Posted by Jo at December 6, 2004 07:45 PM