i did a film 15 years ago with morgan freeman, called "deep impact" and he played the president.t was a big deal at that time. it was unrealistic. and the fact that it is our reality now in america, it makes it almost easier to portray that role. that said, we have an african-american in the white house. we have a president who is being attacked 24/7. from many different angles. and you know, there is power to imagery. so you know, to the extent that this portrayal for better or worse can maybe you know, offset some of that, who knows. >> how much of what's going on in d.c. plays into what you all think about when you get in the creative, in the creative offerses and you're thinking about plots and characters and things like that in. >> it's a good question. i think that shows that work the best reflect real life. i think of "law & order" those episodes are ripped from the headlines. there are elements in our show that you will see that will resonate to us, because it is our reality. >> maybe you and i should sit down and talk, face to face, just you and me. >> no. there's been e