Aaron Sorkin
We’re not 100 percent sure, but we’d be willing to bet that Oscar and Emmy-winning writer and producer Aaron Sorkin is a James Bond fan.
This previous Sunday’s episode of The Newsroom concluded with the Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing (Jane Fonda) waxing quite rhapsodic over a certain Mr. Daniel Craig. She had just spent $1,000 to see Skyfall and meet the current 007 actor (the reference is based ON A REAL-LIFE EVENT), when she was called away for a crisis at the titular news organization. She’s not entirely happy about it, as you can see in this pretty funny clip:
This isn’t the first time Sorkin has referenced Her Majesty’s Blunt Instrument on one of his shows. Back when The West Wing was on, and DVD players were still a high-end luxury item, presidential aide Charlie Young (Dulé Hill) has to save up to get the machine he’s been lusting after. And for good reason: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is available for purchase! President Jed Bartlet (Martin Sheen), however, is unimpressed with James Bond’s drinking habits, as ye shall see:
While we may disagree with Mr. Bartlett’s opinion in this matter, we’re always happy to see James Bond references in popular culture. And we’re especially pleased to find them in the works of this brilliant showrunner. Thanks, Mr. Sorkin!
Filed under: Lagniappe | Tagged: Aaron Sorkin, Daniel Craig, Dule Hill, Jane Fonda, Martin Sheen, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Skyfall, The Newsroom, The West Wing |
The Spy Command 
50 years and still just as popular. Got to love it.
He got that wrong on the West Wing. Bond, of course, prefers the vodka martini. Auntie Mame says something about bruising gin. I think the shaking aerates the drink, making it taste better. You can try it with bottled water as well. Vodka is the diminutive form of the Russian word for water, vada. So vodka is “little water”. Now. I could use a drink.
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