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“Somebody once told me - and I could be wrong about this - that The West Wing was, on any given episode, $300,000 over, on average. Now today, if you were $10,000 over budget, they would cancel you. For sure.”

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Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe is an American film actor born on March 17, 1964. He gained widespread popularity for his roles in the television series 'The Facts of Life' and 'The Office'. Lowe's acting career began in the 1980s, and he gained attention for his role in the film 'St. Elmo's Fire'. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film. more

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