D.C. Follies (1987)

S1E23 Ford Begs Nixon to Read a Story from His Bedtime Tales

Jimmy the Greek discusses the distinctiveness of TV evangelists compared to others with Fred. Meanwhile, Sylvester Stallone frets over potential financial loss if Gorbachev withdraws troops from Afghanistan, fearing it would hinder his movie projects that rely on war-torn settings. Kissinger seeks a quote for his book cover and enlists Eddie Murphy, who agrees to have his chauffeur read it. Phyllis Diller visits to share her new role as a cosmetic surgery advisor for presidential hopefuls. In a heartfelt moment, Ford asks Nixon to read from his collection of bedtime tales, selecting "The Unbelievable Shrinking Man."