The Burns and Allen Show is in desperate need of a new gag to boost listenership. Sally, recently hired as Gracie's assistant, is stressed out thinking she could be laid off. In a stroke of genius, Sally comes up with the idea for Gracie to run for President. Gracie's reluctant at first, but Sally persuades her boss it'll be good for the country.

The Burns and Allen Show is in desperate need of a new gag to boost listenership. Sally, recently hired as Gracie's assistant, is stressed out thinking she could be laid off. In a stroke of genius, Sally comes up with the idea for Gracie to run for President. Gracie's reluctant at first, but Sally persuades her boss it'll be good for the country.

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A fictional scripted series following Gracie Allen's gag-turned-"serious" run for President in 1940. Whistle Stop tells the story of an unqualified candidate using a campaign for our nation's highest office as a marketing opportunity. Sounds fun, doesn't it?

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A fictional scripted series following Gracie Allen's gag-turned-"serious" run for President in 1940. Whistle Stop tells the story of an unqualified candidate using a campaign for our nation's highest office as a marketing opportunity. Sounds fun, doesn't it?

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