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Headliner of State: Gerald Ford
Manage episode 169188992 series 72854
Tragedy brought Gerald Ford to the White House ... but did humor help define his presidency?
Our excellent expert is Ron Nessen, an accomplished journalist who served as Ford's press secretary. Ron talks about Ford's character and his sense of what was "needed" from the president in the post-Watergate era. And we also chat about Ron's special place in comedy history, as the first political figure to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live."
It's an interesting look at an underappreciated president ... enjoy!
MUSIC: Hail Columbia, "Michigander Blues" by Jabbo Smith's Rhythym Aces, "Nightmare Boogie" by Slim Gaillard and His Boogiereeners
105 episodes
Manage episode 169188992 series 72854
Tragedy brought Gerald Ford to the White House ... but did humor help define his presidency?
Our excellent expert is Ron Nessen, an accomplished journalist who served as Ford's press secretary. Ron talks about Ford's character and his sense of what was "needed" from the president in the post-Watergate era. And we also chat about Ron's special place in comedy history, as the first political figure to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live."
It's an interesting look at an underappreciated president ... enjoy!
MUSIC: Hail Columbia, "Michigander Blues" by Jabbo Smith's Rhythym Aces, "Nightmare Boogie" by Slim Gaillard and His Boogiereeners
105 episodes
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