NBC cancels “The West Wing”

After a seven-year run, NBC has axed “The West Wing.” The show has been quite compelling this season, alternating between Jed Bartlett’s final year in office and the ongoing campaign to replace him. The series was set up nicely to transition to a new President, with either Democrat Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) or Republican Arnold Vinnick (Alan Alda) taking over the lead role.

The cancellation leaves me scratching my head. I’m not sure how “Commander In Chief” can survive while “The West Wing” cannot. Don’t get me wrong, “Chief” is decent, but it isn’t on the same level as “The West Wing.”