Character

Edgar Finney

dutiful ceremonial authoritative

Edgar Finney grips the ceremonial gavel as Doorkeeper of the House, his voice slicing through broadcast anticipation to summon President Bartlet onto the floor for the third State of the Union address. Tradition incarnate, he enforces congressional protocol's iron rite—permission from the Speaker unlocks the chamber doors—bridging legislative sovereignty and executive pageantry in a moment pregnant with national stakes. Reporters invoke his ritual familiarity amid pre-SOTU frenzy, anchoring the broadcast's ticking countdown as White House staff motorcades toward high-wire delivery.

6 appearances

Edgar Finney's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

6 moments

S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Sam Clinches Blue Ribbon Vote Amid Final Speech Tweaks

Ritualistic formality

Edgar Finney invoked by TV reporter as ceremonial Doorkeeper introducing Bartlet to House floor, ritualistically framing the imminent SOTU protocol.

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Sam Seals McGowan's Blue Ribbon Backing with Highway Pork

mentioned as Doorkeeper of the House who introduces President

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Deal Sealed Amid Last-Minute Tweaks, Team Rushes to Motorcade

Implied procedural gravitas

Edgar Finney invoked by TV reporter as Doorkeeper delivering ritual SOTU introduction, heightening countdown ritual.

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Toby Softens SOTU Draft as Anxious Bartlet Prepares

mentioned by reporter as the Doorkeeper of the House providing introduction

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Locking the Softened SOTU Speech and Presidential Handover

Solemn deference embodying institutional gravity

Stands sentinel at chamber entrance as elderly protocol figure, nods and addresses Bartlet 'Sir,' acknowledges request to summon Speaker with nod, enters chamber to deliver gavel-backed VO announcement ushering President …

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S2E13 · Bartlet's Third State of the Union

Bartlet's Nervous Ritual and Regal Entrance

Formal poise in ceremonial duty

Stands solemnly as elderly gentleman at chamber entrance, nods and addresses Bartlet deferentially with 'Sir', receives polite request to summon Speaker, turns and enters chamber, announces via VO 'Mr. Speaker... …

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Affiliation

U.S. House of Representatives