D.C. Follies
Fred Ward is the "straight man" and bar owner; he is also the only live-action figure in this satirical show where most of the characters are puppets. It is a biting look at the politics and life in Washington, D.C. in the late '80s, including presidents, ex-presidents, Russian leaders, Princess Di, Sean Penn, and Cher. A must for political junkies of all ages.
Genre: Comedy
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Episode 24
George Burns Sends Swaggert to D.C. Follies to Repent His Sins
aired: Tue, Jan 26, 1988
George Burns sends Swaggert to 'D.C. Follies', to repent for sinning.
Episode 23
Presidential Candidates Selected for Jury Duty
aired: Sat, Mar 12, 1988
Having been campaigning in the south for so long, the presidential candidates find themselves selected for jury duty.
Episode 22
Ford Begs Nixon to Read a Story from his Bedtime Tales
aired: Sat, Mar 5, 1988
Jimmy the Greek explains to Fred how TV evangelists are different from other people.
Episode 20
Lee Iococca Becomes Lee Ayatollah and Opens a Chrysler Plant in Iran
aired: Sat, Feb 20, 1988
Lee Iacocca becomes Lee Ayatollah, opens a Chysler plant in Iran and is bombed by U.S. Tankers.
Episode 19
Margaret Thatcher Confers With Madonna to Find a New Image
aired: Tue, Jan 19, 1988
Back at D.C. Follies, It's Valentine's Day and Fred is pining over his lost love, Princess Di.
Episode 18
George H. W. Bush Engages Don King as his Manager
aired: Tue, Jan 12, 1988
Admiral Koop enlists the help of Sean Penn to campaign against smoking.
Episode 17
Super Bowl at the Follies
aired: Tue, Jan 5, 1988
The Redskins vs. the Broncos in the Super Bowl. Dick Butkus is at D.C. Follies to host the pre-game show.
Episode 16
Nixon Dreams of Being A Movie Star with Heather Thomas
aired: Tue, Dec 29, 1987
Lee Iacocca moves his Chysler plant to outer space to avoid union problems on Earth.
Episode 15
Astrologer Joyce Jillson Predicts the Future
aired: Tue, Dec 22, 1987
Famous astrologer, Joyce Jillson, sets up shop at D.C. Follies to predict the future .
Episode 14
For Nixon's Birthday, An Opera Based on his Life
aired: Tue, Dec 15, 1987
It's Richard Nixon's birthday and the gang at D.C. Follies give him a roast.
Episode 13
Reagan Tries to Wipe Out National Debt with TV Home Shopping Show
aired: Tue, Dec 8, 1987
It's New Years Eve and everyone is making their resolutions.
Episode 12
Reagan Accidentally Gives Fred a Nuke for Christmas
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Santa Claus is confirmed to be real and he makes an appearance at D.C. Follies to hear everyone's Christmas wishes. Reagan attends a meeting of the defense department to learn about a new "A" bomb the size of an audio cassette, and then mistakenly gives Fred the cassette as a Christmas present. Gerald Ford then tries to disarm the bomb. The three ex-presidents play three ex-wise men and the D.C. Follies gang does a little caroling to the tune of "Christmas Day.”
Episode 11
George H. W. Bush Falls into a Well
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Barbara Walters, Sam Donaldson, Ted Kopel and Dan Rather do a song and dance about the news media. Woody Allen reveals that he is not really Woody Allen. George Bush, in an effort to get into the spotlight, falls into a well. Fred finally rescues him, but his moment of glory is over shadowed by Sean Penn and Madonna's reported breakup. Sam Donaldson fantasizes about creating the perfect presidential candidate and turns Fred into a monster. Rich Hall visits D.C. Follies and shares his sniglets with the patrons.
Episode 10
Nixon Acts as Princess Di's Divorce Lawyer
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
John Madden gives a play-by-play of the events leading up to the summit. Sam Donaldson practices his menacing approach to journalism on the patrons at D.C. Follies. Nixon is angry about being left out of the summit talks, but quickly recovers and comes to the aid of Princess Di as her divorce lawyer which culminates in a festive royal divorce ceremony. Mort Sahl visits the bar and drives a few customers away with his political satire. Reagan and Gorbachev encounter some ups and downs at a secret location for their summit.
Episode 9
Nixon Impeached from Cub Scouts
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
While riding in a limousine, Reagan and Gorbachev are harassed by Sam Donaldson. Back at D.C. Follies, Nixon plans a scam for his Cub Scout troupe. He is eventually caught, impeached from the organization and in his shame runs away. Mickey Gilley parks his jet outside and delivers a song written for and about the ex-presidents. George Bush fantasizes about not being a wimp and becomes George Bond. Nixon of course returns with a new scam involving man's best friend and a monkey.
Episode 8
Nixon Gives Fred Financial Advice…And He Loses His Shirt
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Fred inherits a large sum of money which he invests on the advice of Richard Nixon. Needless to say, he loses all his money and is in danger of losing the bar. Nixon tries various ways to raise money for Fred, one of which is writing a children's fairy tale book. The regular D.C. Follies patrons band together to help save the bar by recording a song a la " We Are The World." Amidst all the charity events, Robert Klein makes an appearance on "Nightline" as spokesman for Jim and Tammy Bakker.
Episode 7
George H. W. Bush Schemes to get Ronald Reagan Out of the White House
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
George Bush brainstorms for ways to get Reagan out of office. He tries to hypnotize the president but it backfires and he turns himself into "RoboBush." Jim and Tammy Bakker plan a movie version of their lives starring Sean Penn and Madonna. The Bakkers also fantasize about what their life would be like in the White House. Charlie Callas stops by to share his secret on how to attract girls. Sylvester Stallone chooses D.C. Follies as a location for his next movie and proceeds to blow up the bar.
Episode 6
Jesse Jackson Sings with Dolly, Barbara and Cher
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
John Madden gives Fred a mechanical bull for the bar. Gerald Ford tries to ride it but gets thrown off head first into the wall, where he remains for the rest of the show. Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, and Cher testify at the space hearings. Jesse Jackson performs an uplifting song with Dolly, Barbara, and Cher singing backup. Fred's old flame Vanity shows up and turns the distinguished men of D.C. Follies into Jello. Jimmy Carter resolves a problem with his wife by taking her on a romantic date.
Episode 5
Tammy Faye Bakker Debuts Her Latest Song
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Caught up in the presidential campaign, Fred has a nightmare about zombie politicians. Mr. Rodgers broadcasts his show from Russia and ends up in their prison. Tammy Faye Bakker debuts her latest song and Betty White makes an appearance as a stripper for Jimmy Carter's birthday.
Episode 4
Ollie North Raises Money with "Adopt-A-Contra" Scheme
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Prince Charles tries to build up his relationship with Diana by building up his muscles. Ollie North tries to raise money with his "Adopt-A-Contra" scheme. Ford discovers a new hair growing product. Dolly Parton introduces her new slim look and Nixon introduces his choice for a presidential candidate--Bob Uecker. With Nixon once again at the piano, Reagan, Carter, and Jesse Jackson sing their opinions of Judge Bork.
Episode 3
Sean Penn Escapes From Jail and Heads to D.C. Follies
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Sean Penn escapes from jail and heads for D.C. Follies. Reagan enters the hospital for an operation on his nose and shares a room with Michael Jackson, who's there because he wants a smaller nose. Julia Duffy takes a job as a waitress to rehearse for a role and drives away some customers. Geraldo Rivera tunnels into D.C. Follies thinking he's exposed a den of iniquity, and Nixon is upset because Fred decides to give women and minorities a chance on the softball team and he's not in the starting line-up, but the team loses.
Episode 2
Nixon's Presidential Library is a Bookmobile
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Unhappy with low ratings, Dan Rather searches for a new image for the evening news. Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at D.C. Follies in preparation for the summit. It's discovered that Nixon's presidential library is a bookmobile. Fred becomes a celebrity for a few minutes when Robin Leach drops by looking for a guest for "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" but is pushed aside for Princess Di. Finally, Reagan creates a panic when he mistakes a radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" for the real thing.
Episode 1
Reagan Parachutes into D.C. Follies
aired: Mon, Sep 1, 2008
Ronald Reagan parachutes into D.C. Follies to hear Woody Allen's paranoia about becoming a father. Martin Mull has trouble getting a drink while Nixon, Ford, and Carter badger him for campaign contributions. After being hit on the head, Admiral Poindexter miraculously recalls the events of the Iran-Contra affair, and Nixon accompanies Reagan, Oliver North and Poindexter in a D.C. Follies version of the "Iranscam Rap."
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