Phone Technician

professional efficient polite

Phone Technician installs the Direct Station Select (DSS) phone system in the Oval Office alongside Debbie Fiderer. He sets up the line at President Bartlet's desk, greets Bartlet with 'Good afternoon, sir,' confirms completion to Debbie with 'Yes, ma'am,' and exits without delay. His actions enable Debbie's new protocol for routing and logging presidential calls, reflecting precise technical support amid shifting Oval Office operations.

2 appearances

Oval Office telecommunications

Phone Technician's Journey

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2 moments

S4E7 · Election Night

Debbie Claims the Lines

Detached professionalism; focused on completing the technical task and leaving the political interaction to others.

The Phone Technician installs the DSS line at Bartlet's desk, confirms completion with 'Yes, ma'am,' and exits promptly, performing the technical work with neutral professionalism and letting Debbie manage the …

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S4E7 · Election Night

Debbie Takes Control of the President's Calls

Neutral and businesslike; focused on completing the technical task without engaging in the interpersonal dynamics.

Performs the technical installation of the Direct Station Select line at the President's desk, confirms completion with Debbie, offers a brief greeting to the President, then exits efficiently without further …

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