The Other Side

Headliner of State: Richard Nixon


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The search for the funniest president continues! Richard Nixon wasn't a cut-up, but few people inspired more laughs. Does he deserve a shot at the title?

This week's guest is Patric Verrone, a writer/producer for "Futurama," the TV show that made Nixon's head the president of Earth. We're talking about Nixon's second life as a cartoon, the qualities that made Nixon such an easy target, and Nixon's role in changing the very nature of presidential humor. To quote Zapp Brannigan, "Baby, it'll blow your mind."

PLUS: Patric's  amazing presidential hobby!

  • More on Patric's figurines
  • Decision 3012
  • Nixon on Laugh-In
  • Music: Hail Columbia, "California Here I Come" by Eddie Condon and His Band, "An Orange Grove in California" by the Golden Gate Orchestra

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