D.C. Follies — Season 1, Episode 32: Reagan Auditions for a Part on 'Dynasty'

Episode synopsis

Much to his surprise, Bush signs a nuclear freeze treaty with the Soviets when Gorbachev pretends to be a talking car device. John Forsythe auditions Reagan for a role in Dynasty only to realize that the part calls for a conniving woman...could Nancy be cast? As Donaldson steps down from the White House, his "Political Bloopers, Blunders, and Practical Jokes" takes us back to when Bush and Quayle decide to trick the country by running on the same ticket. The Reagans come close to going to bed with Ford and Nixon when they return home to burglars in the White House. Nixon's plan to auction off his extensive wardrobe of navy suits turns out to be a disappointment for him. Bush suggests Siskel and Ebert as an alternative to the judicial process.

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
• E11Nixon Acts as Princess Di's Divorce Lawyer
• E12George H. W. Bush Falls into a Well