Object

Communications Office Wall-Mounted Television Monitor

The wall-mounted television monitor flickers to life in the Communications Bullpen, drawing anxious attention. It displays C-SPAN's stark feed of congressional hearings, setting a tense atmosphere as aides hustle around, eyes glued to the screen, absorbing the unfolding drama as Josh checks in on urgent matters related to Leo's testimony.

4 appearances

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4 moments

S3E3 · Ways and Means

Oliver Ambushes C.J. Over Press Manipulation and Deputy Misuse

Wall-mounted monitor dominates as focal point; staff looks up at it while Oliver/C.J. clash nearby, then floods Bullpen to stare as volume rises on C-SPAN feed of Thomas's gaveling announcement—transforms distant partisan trap into visceral, unifying threat catalyzing defiance.

Before: On, displaying ambient content

After: Volume amplified, locked on press conference

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S3E3 · Ways and Means

Donna Uncovers Oversight Committee's Jurisdictional Trap

The wall-mounted TV monitor blazes with C-SPAN's live feed of Thomas's podium announcement, drawing staff eyes upward post-jurisdictional reveal; it transforms remote partisan theater into intimate threat, catalyzing unified shock and resolve in the narrative pivot to confrontation.

Before: On, displaying press conference at low volume in active Bullpen

After: Volume amplified, riveting full attention as Thomas continues accusations

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S3E3 · Ways and Means

Defiant Staff Watches Thomas Ignite Oversight Hearings

Wall-mounted TV monitor broadcasts C-SPAN press conference, drawing all eyes as Thomas announces hearings; pivotal conduit transforming distant partisan attack into immediate, visceral threat unifying staff in defiance.

Before: Mounted on wall, low volume or off, overlooked amid milling

After: Amplified, central focus of room's attention

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S3E9 · Bartlet for America (Restructured)

Josh's Urgent Hearing Check-In with Sam

TVs, tuned to the congressional hearings and perched prominently, fill the hallway with their droning audio, riveting attention and amplifying urgency as Josh presses Sam, serving as a constant narrative reminder of Leo's high-stakes testimony.

Before: Tuned to hearings, perched on cabinets, broadcasting actively

After: Still tuned and broadcasting post-interaction

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