'West Wing' members settle disputes

LOS ANGELES - Four Emmy-nominated members of "The West Wing" cast have settled salary disputes that had them threatening a walkout on the White House drama. Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and John Spencer, agreed to stay with the series through the 2005 season after the studio more than doubled their paychecks,

The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety reported Friday. Each will earn about $70,000 per episode this season, up from approximately $30,000, according to Variety. The contract dispute first drew attention two weeks ago when actors failed to attend the first table read for the upcoming season. Co-stars Martin Sheen and Rob Lowe did show up for work. The show - which captured a record nine Emmys last year including best drama series - garnered a total of 18 new nominations last week, and the four dissenting cast members each got a nod for supporting performer. Last year, Janney and Schiff both won in the supporting dramatic performer categories.