D.C. Follies — Season 1, Episode 11: Nixon Acts as Princess Di's Divorce Lawyer

Episode synopsis

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.

About D.C. Follies

D.C. Follies is a syndicated sitcom which aired from 1987–1989 and was set in a Washington, D.C. bar, where bartender Fred Willard would welcome puppet caricatures of that day's politicians and celebrities. The humor tended to be on the satirical side, often taking potshots at politicians and the political process. Although Willard was the only live actor appearing regularly, each episode brought a celebrity guest into the bar, such as Martin Mull, Robin Leach, Bob Uecker, and Betty White. In one episode, Robert Englund showed up as his Freddie Kruger character, and in a special Christmas episode an un-billed actor played Santa Claus. Another episode had Mike Tyson confront his own puppet character. The show was believed to be inspired by the British series Spitting Image. It was syndicated in many markets, although it often aired at odd hours, making it difficult for the show to build a following. It was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Pilot
• E2Reagan Parachutes into DC Follies
• E3Nixon's Presidential Library is a Bookmobile
• E4Sean Penn Escapes From Jail and Heads to D.C. Follies
• E5Ollie North Raises Money with "Adopt-A-Contra Scheme
• E6Tammy Faye Bakker Debuts Her Latest Song
• E7Jesse Jackson Sings with Dolly, Barbara and Cher
• E8George H. W. Bush Schemes to get Ronald Reagan Out of the White House
• E9Nixon Gives Fred Financial Advice…And...He Loses His Shirt
• E10Nixon Impeached from Cub Scouts
• E12George H. W. Bush Falls into a Well
• E13Reagan Accidentally Gives Fred a Nuke for Christmas