Unexpected Onscreen Kisses: The Story Behind Them

Published on 02/29/2024
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‘The West Wing’

The West Wing, which aired on NBC, is considered one of the greatest television dramas of all time. Much of this was due to Aaron Sorkin’s exceptional writing, as well as the excellent actors that brought the characters to life. Two of the cast members were Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) and Donna (Janel Moloney), Josh’s assistant. The couple’s love for one other were evident from the beginning, but their relationship did not fully develop until season 7. Producers knew Josh and Donna had connection from the start of the series, but there was never a proper time to confess their feelings. But then, in season seven, it finally happened, giving fans what they had been hoping for for years. As Donna puts it, “It was bound to happen sometime.”

'The West Wing'

‘The West Wing’

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‘Buffy: The Vampire Slayer’

The television adaptation of Buffy the Vampire Slayer differed significantly from the 1992 theatrical film, and for good cause. Joss Whedon, the film’s creator, famously departed the project after several revisions resulted in the picture having a very different tone than he had envisioned. When he brought the show to The WB, they allowed him have his way, which included a love story between the renowned vampire hunter and a vampire itself. Fans of the program knew vampire Spike (James Marsters) had a thing for Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) from the beginning, but Whedon brilliantly built the connection over six seasons, culminating in the iconic musical episode in which Buffy and Spike kiss at the finale. Fans had no idea what was coming.

'Buffy The Vampire Slayer'

‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’

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