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D.C. Follies (1987)

S01E17 Nixon Dreams of Being a Movie Star with Heather Thomas

Dec 29, 1987 Season 1 Episode 17 Comedy

Episode Overview

In this episode, Lee Iacocca relocates his Chrysler plant to outer space to sidestep union issues back on Earth. Meanwhile, Barbara Streisand is at the helm of a film set in D.C. Follies, featuring Whoopi Goldberg. Richard Nixon aspires to become a film star, taking on the role of a detective with Heather Thomas as his client. Gerald Ford launches his legal career with a tongue-in-cheek commercial focused on personal injury. Additionally, Sid and Marty Krofft establish a newsstand right outside the bar, adding to the episode's quirky charm.

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