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Scandal
Original language	English
No. of seasons	7
No. of episodes	124 (list of episodes)
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What is the movie American president about?

The American President. In the film, President Andrew Shepherd (Douglas) is a widower who pursues a relationship with environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade (Bening) – who has just moved to Washington, D.C. – while at the same time attempting to win the passage of a crime control bill.

Who are the actors in the American president?

The American President is a 1995 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. The film stars Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, and Richard Dreyfuss. In the film, President Andrew Shepherd...

Was the first season of the American president based on true events?

Sorkin has been known to say that much of the first season was actually taken from material he edited out of the first draft of The American President 's script. One of the issues touched on in the film and developed in the series relates to gun control bills, developed in " Five Votes Down ".

Is'the American president'a good movie?

The site's critical consensus reads: "A charming romantic comedy with political bite, Rob Reiner's The American President features strong lead performances and some poignant observations of politics and media in the 1990s."

Where can I watch Scandal all seasons?

Watch Scandal Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)

Who was Olivia Pope based on?

Judy SmithThe hit ABC show "Scandal" follows character Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert in Washington. Pope is based on Judy Smith, a former Bush Administration press aide turned real-life crisis management expert. Smith has represented many high-profile people, politicians and celebrities.

Where can I Watch Scandal Season 1?

HuluCurrently you are able to watch "Scandal - Season 1" streaming on Hulu or buy it as download on Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Vudu.

What channel is Scandal on?

American Broadcasting CompanyScandal / NetworkThe American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcast television network, serving as the flagship property of the ABC Entertainment Group division of The Walt Disney Company. Wikipedia

Is the fixer and Scandal the same series?

Scandal (TV series)ScandalAlso known asThe Fixer (South Africa)GenrePolitical thriller Political dramaCreated byShonda Rhimes21 more rows

Is Olivia Pope's job real?

She may run her own firm, but her actual job title is that of a crisis manager. Although, she often finds herself in crises of her very own. Pope may be a fictional character, but she's primarily based on a real person.

Was Scandal Cancelled or ended?

April 19, 2018Scandal / Final episode date

How many episodes does Scandal Season 1 have?

11Scandal - Season 1 / Number of episodes

How many seasons of Scandal are there?

7Scandal / Number of seasons

Where can I watch Scandal ETV?

SCANDAL! is a half-hour soap opera broadcast daily (Monday to Friday) on e.tv at 19h30 with an omnibus of the week's episodes every Saturday.

Is Scandal on Netflix USA?

All seven seasons of “Scandal” — 124 episodes in all — will begin streaming exclusively on Hulu as of May 20, when the show will no longer be on Netflix in the U.S. The series was created by Rhimes (“Grey's Anatomy,” “Private Practice”) and stars Kerry Washington as political fixer Olivia Pope.

Is Scandal a good series?

Critics Consensus: Owning its soap-like sensibilities, Scandal creates enticingly addictive narratives, with surprising twists and fascinatingly damaged characters. Critics Consensus: Scandal is a soapy show about work and love that's over the top but never boring.

Overview

Plot

Popular Democratic President Andrew Shepherd prepares to run for re-election. The president and his staff, led by Chief of Staff and best friend AJ MacInerney, attempt to consolidate the administration's 63% approval rating by passing a moderate crime control bill. However, support for the bill in both parties is tepid: conservatives reject it, and liberals think it is too weak. If passed, however, Shepherd's re-election is presumed to be guaranteed. Shepherd resolves to announce t…

Cast

• Michael Douglas as United States President Andrew Shepherd
• Annette Bening as Sydney Ellen Wade, a lobbyist
• Martin Sheen as A.J. MacInerney, White House Chief of Staff
• David Paymer as Leon Kodak, White House Deputy Chief of Staff

Production

Originally, actor Robert Redford approached a number of screenwriters with the single-line premise, "the president elopes". Sorkin, on the basis of his treatment, was selected by Redford to write the screenplay with Redford attached to star. Emma Thompson turned down the role of Sydney Wade. When Reiner was brought aboard to direct, Redford dropped out. At the time, in October 1994, with cameras set to roll on November 30 of that year, Redford's publicist attribute…

Release

The American President grossed $60.1 million in the United States, and $47.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $107.9 million.
The film grossed $10 million in its opening weekend (finishing third), $9.7 million in its second weekend, and $5.3 million in its third (finishing sixth both times).

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 91% based on 55 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "A charming romantic comedy with political bite, Rob Reiner's The American President features strong lead performances and some poignant observations of politics and media in the 1990s." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 21 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences p…

Legacy

The screenplay for the film inspired many aspects of Sorkin's later television drama The West Wing. The two productions follow the staff of a largely idealized White House, and like many of Sorkin's projects, share ideologies. Even the set of the Oval Office in The American President was later used in The West Wing.
The film's influence can be seen most clearly in early episodes of the series; some dialogue in th…

External links

• The American President at IMDb
• The American President at Box Office Mojo
• The American President at Rotten Tomatoes
• The American President at Metacritic