The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has an article online regarding Alan Alda and his recurring role on NBC’s The West Wing. Alda, who plays Republican Senator Arnold Vinick, from California, is signed for five episodes for the current season and five episodes for next season. Nobody knows what storylines may evolve over the course of the next few months, but according to the article there is a chance that Alda’s character, who has expressed presidential hopes, could become the next president on the television series.
The article discusses the character, Alda’s own politics, how he enjoys The West Wing, and even manages a short mention of M*A*S*H, in a quote from the actor. The entire article can be read here. Alda is also set to appear as a US senator in the Howard Huges bio-pic The Aviator, which will be released nation-wide in the US on December 25th.
Source: STLStoday.com
