D.C. Follies

1. S01E01PilotApril 11, 1987—Don King helps The Pope with his victory tour; Woody Allen discusses love and death with Fred; the former U.S. Presidents play Trivial Pursu
2. S01E02Reagan Parachutes into DC FolliesSeptember 15, 1987—Ronald Reagan parachutes into D.C. Follies to hear Woody Allen's paranoia about becoming a father. Martin Mull has trouble getting a drink w
3. S01E03Nixon's Presidential Library is a BookmobileSeptember 22, 1987—Unhappy with low ratings, Dan Rather searches for a new image for the evening news. Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at D.C. Follies in preparation
4. S01E04Sean Penn Escapes From Jail and Heads to D.C. FolliesSeptember 29, 1987—Prison escapee Sean Penn comes to DC Follies, where Fred and the rest of gang are preparing for the upcoming annual softball match. Also, Pr
5. S01E05Ollie North Raises Money with "Adopt-A-Contra SchemeOctober 6, 1987—Prince Charles comes to DC Follies, where he tries to win back his wife, Princess Diana. Ollie North has a new scam up his sleeves, while Ge
6. S01E06Tammy Faye Bakker Debuts Her Latest SongOctober 13, 1987—Caught up in the presidential campaign, Fred has a nightmare about zombie politicians. Mr. Rodgers broadcasts his show from Russia and ends
7. S01E07Jesse Jackson Sings with Dolly, Barbara and CherOctober 20, 1987—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 re
8. S01E08George H. W. Bush Schemes to get Ronald Reagan Out of the White HouseOctober 27, 1987—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
9. S01E09Nixon Gives Fred Financial Advice…And...He Loses His ShirtNovember 3, 1987—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
10. S01E10Nixon Impeached from Cub ScoutsNovember 10, 1987—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
11. S01E11Nixon Acts as Princess Di's Divorce LawyerNovember 17, 1987—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
12. S01E12George H. W. Bush Falls into a WellNovember 24, 1987—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
13. S01E13Reagan Accidentally Gives Fred a Nuke for ChristmasDecember 1, 1987—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
14. S01E14Reagan Tries to Wipe Out National Debt with TV Home Shopping ShowDecember 8, 1987—It's New Years Eve and everyone is making their resolutions. Fred feels he is becoming a doormat for his customers and resolves to change. R
15. S01E15For Nixon's Birthday, an Opera Based on His LifeDecember 15, 1987—It's Richard Nixon's birthday and the gang at D.C. Follies give him a roast. Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield and all the regulars join in the f
16. S01E16Astrologer Joyce Jillson Predicts the FutureDecember 22, 1987—Famous astrologer, Joyce Jillson, sets up shop at D.C. Follies to predict the future. She predicts Jane Fonda will be a very successful bag
17. S01E17Nixon Dreams of Being a Movie Star with Heather ThomasDecember 29, 1987—Lee Iacocca moves his Chrysler plant to outer space to avoid union problems on Earth. Barbara Streisand directs a movie at D.C. Follies star
18. S01E18Super Bowl at the FolliesJanuary 5, 1988—The Redskins vs. the Broncos in the Super Bowl. Dick Butkus is at D.C. Follies to host the pre-game show. He gives Fred and Nixon tickets to
19. S01E19George H.W. Bush Engages Don King as His ManagerJanuary 12, 1988—Admiral Koop enlists the help of Sean Penn to campaign against smoking. They catch up with Rodney Dangerfield on an airplane and throw him i
20. S01E20Margaret Thatcher Confers with Madonna to Find a New ImageJanuary 19, 1988—The show opens with Donaldson, Kennedy, Iacocca and Koch playing a round of "Political Jeopardy." Back at D.C. Follies, It's Valentine's Day
21. S01E21Lee Iacocca Becomes Lee Ayatollah and Opens a Chrysler Plant in IranJanuary 26, 1988—Lee Iacocca becomes Lee Ayatollah, opens a Chrysler plant in Iran and is bombed by U.S. Tankers. Back at D.C. Follies, Bette Midler graphica
22. S01E22Recording Industry Behind Nixon's Resignation, Left Clues in Song LyricsFebruary 2, 1988—Rona Barret is on hand at the Grammys to introduce the arriving celebrities, while Whoopi Goldberg presents a Grammy to Barbara Streisand wh
23. S01E23Ford Begs Nixon to Read a Story from His Bedtime TalesFebruary 9, 1988—Jimmy the Greek explains to Fred how TV evangelists are different from other people. Sylvester Stallone is worried about losing money if Gor
24. S01E24Presidential Candidates Selected for Jury DutyFebruary 16, 1988—Having been campaigning in the south for so long, the presidential candidates find themselves selected for jury duty. In this parody of "Twe
25. S01E25George Burns Sends Swaggert to D.C. Follies to Repent His SinsFebruary 23, 1988—George Burns sends Swaggert to "D.C. Follies", to repent for sinning. Waldheim appears through the secret passageway in Fred's office while
26. S01E26Mike Tyson Gives Words of Wisdom to Reagan and Gorbachev for World PeaceSeptember 15, 1988—Reluctant to go to school, Danny Quayle wishes he was "BIG" and pals around with George Bush and his running mate. Anticipating a fourth ex-
27. S01E27Carter, Nixon and Ford Perform Ex-President Do-Wop BluesSeptember 22, 1988—The old "Nixon wit" helps keep him occupied when he gets locked in the basement with the missing Watergate tapes. Mother Mort's version of "
28. S01E28Ollie North and Nixon Plan to Take Over the Western HemisphereSeptember 29, 1988—Bush learns how to charge away the deficit problems after watching Gorbi abuse his Russian Express Card. Nixon tries to market himself as th
29. S01E29Freddy Krueger's Nightmare: Dan Quayle Elected PresidentOctober 6, 1988—Just when Dukakis thought that his White House career would never become a reality, he lands a job as Bush's chauffeur. During Freddy Kruege
30. S01E30Nixon Impersonates Elvis in a Moneymaking SchemeOctober 13, 1988—In an attempt to tackle the high national debt left by the Reagan administration, Bush turns to the "Cozfather" to ask for a loan. Nixon imp
31. S01E31Nixon Impersonates Dangerfield, Dolly Parton and Bette MidlerOctober 20, 1988—Dan Quayle heads to D.C. Follies after trying to play hooky from work. Reagan's failing memory serves as an obstacle when he tries to recoun
32. S01E32Reagan Auditions for a Part on 'Dynasty'October 27, 1988—Much to his surprise, Bush signs a nuclear freeze treaty with the Soviets when Gorbachev pretends to be a talking car device. John Forsythe
33. S01E33Fred Plays Chess with Yasser ArafatNovember 3, 1988—Nixon's benevolent disposition becomes evident when he decides to give profits from his book to charity. Chess has never been as appetizing
34. S01E34Castro and Arafat's New Show, 'Terrorists at the Movies' Gives Bambi Two Guns DownNovember 10, 1988—Geraldo's evidence from home movies of famous people proves that they were indeed once babies. Quayle's homemade autobiography-picture book
35. S01E35Reagan Gets an Acting Job on EightysomethingNovember 17, 1988—Mort takes on the role of Professor Higgins as he tries to tame Margaret Thatcher. Ted Kennedy's life as a bachelor is made easy with the "S
36. S01E36Nixon Schemes to Make Money by Becoming a Surrogate MotherNovember 24, 1988—Dan Quayle takes a joy ride in the presidential limo while Bush is out of town. Mort translates Bush's speech for the average American. Reag
37. S01E37The Pope Walks on Water at the Boston HarborDecember 1, 1988—While out on Dingy I, Bush is saved from sharks that are afraid to have Quayle as president. Arafat joins the homeless when we learn that he
38. S01E38Nixon Hawks the Watergate Tapes for $29.99December 8, 1988—Gorbi gives King Kong a run for his money with his performance atop the Empire State Building. Harry Anderson's quick wit outsmarts the gang
39. S01E39Joan Rivers Debates Gorbi and ThatcherDecember 15, 1988—As Chief U.S. Delegate, Joan Rivers displays her sharp tongue with Gorbi and Thatcher. Arafat offers a new outlook on children's toys when h
40. S01E40Nixon Contemplates a Parallel Universe Without WatergateDecember 22, 1988—Thanks to Fred, Leslie Nielsen stops by the bar to tell the story of his big break and picks up gifts from all. In search of a new professio
41. S01E41National Rambo Association Allows Criminally Insane to Possess GunsDecember 29, 1988—Khomeni's scheme to kidnap Vice-President Quayle backfires when he finds himself begging the U.S. to take Dan back. Nixon's deep concern for
42. S01E42Nixon Has Romantic Fantasies About Bo DerekDecember 29, 1989—Nixon fantasizes a romantic weekend on the Riviera with Bo Derek, when in actuality he robbed her hotel room. Arafat has solved the problem
43. S01E43Dolly Parton Gives Makeup Tips to Barbara BushJanuary 12, 1989—Ford's plan to go back to school to play football comes to an end when his agent, Nixon, is caught with foul play. Dolly's make-up tips for
44. S01E44Political Love Connection Profiles Arafat and Joan River's Dream DateJanuary 19, 1989—While visiting D.C. Follies, Yakov Smirnoff makes amends with Gorbi and they perform a segment from the "Yaki and Miki Show." The ex-preside
45. S01E45The Contras Help Out on Ollie North's TelethonJanuary 26, 1989—Spielberg is living proof that once a director...always a director when Fred asks him to take a snapshot for him. Hollywood's top names toas

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