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"THE BEST OF LAUGH-IN" ON PBS THIS MONTH

therealjm12 said:
Nixon was on Laugh In before he was President. A lot credit has been given to the appearance restarting his political career.
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That's an over-statement. He appeared on Laugh In during September 68 - he had already secured the Republican nomination for President, so his career was already on the rise. He had the image as a stodgy humorless guy, so it may have helped his image and garnered him a few extra votes.

As the story goes, they asked Hubert Humphrey (the Democrat nominee) to come on the show too, but he declined.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFEhmF-cSi8&NR=1
 
therealjm12 said:
Nixon was on Laugh In before he was President. A lot credit has been given to the appearance restarting his political career.
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Also after: I believe there was a clip of Rowan and Martin giving Nixon the key to Beautiful Downtown Burbank, and thanking him for being a good sport! :D
 
Corky Marlowe said:
Speaking of classic "Laugh-In", today is Alan Sues' 85th birthday!
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THANKS for making me feel REALLY old!!!! ;D

But Happy Birthday to Alan. A very unique talent back in the day.
 
But Happy Birthday to Alan. A very unique talent back in the day.


It's Uncle Al, the kiddies pal!
 
Lkeller said:
therealjm12 said:
Nixon was on Laugh In before he was President. A lot credit has been given to the appearance restarting his political career.
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That's an over-statement. He appeared on Laugh In during September 68 - he had already secured the Republican nomination for President, so his career was already on the rise. He had the image as a stodgy humorless guy, so it may have helped his image and garnered him a few extra votes.

As the story goes, they asked Hubert Humphrey (the Democrat nominee) to come on the show too, but he declined.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFEhmF-cSi8&NR=1
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Well, this was a pretty close election, and I'm sure Nixon's appearance on Laugh-In helped him. Enough to make a difference, not sure. But it certainly didn't hurt him.
 
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