D.C. Follies (1987)
D.C. Follies, a quirky sitcom that ran from 1987 to 1989, is set in a lively Washington, D.C. bar where bartender Fred Willard interacts with puppet caricatures of prominent politicians and celebrities. The show’s satirical edge pokes fun at the political landscape, with Willard as the sole live actor, while each episode features a notable guest star, including Martin Mull, Robin Leach, and Betty White. Memorable moments include Robert Englund appearing as Freddy Krueger and Mike Tyson confronting his puppet likeness. Inspired by the British series Spitting Image, this Sid and Marty Krofft production struggled to find a consistent audience due to its erratic airing schedule.
Episodes
E1
Pilot
E2
Reagan Parachutes into DC Follies
E3
Nixon's Presidential Library is a Bookmobile
E4
Sean Penn Escapes From Jail and Heads to D.C. Follies
E5
Ollie North Raises Money with "Adopt-A-Contra Scheme
E6
Tammy Faye Bakker Debuts Her Latest Song
E7
Jesse Jackson Sings with Dolly, Barbara and Cher
E8
George H. W. Bush Schemes to get Ronald Reagan Out of the White House
E9
Nixon Gives Fred Financial Advice…And...He Loses His Shirt
E10
Nixon Impeached from Cub Scouts
E11
Nixon Acts as Princess Di's Divorce Lawyer
E12
George H. W. Bush Falls into a Well
E13
Reagan Accidentally Gives Fred a Nuke for Christmas
E14
Reagan Tries to Wipe Out National Debt with TV Home Shopping Show
E15
For Nixon's Birthday, an Opera Based on His Life
E16
Astrologer Joyce Jillson Predicts the Future
E17
Nixon Dreams of Being a Movie Star with Heather Thomas
E18
Super Bowl at the Follies
E19
George H.W. Bush Engages Don King as His Manager
E20
Margaret Thatcher Confers with Madonna to Find a New Image
E21
Lee Iacocca Becomes Lee Ayatollah and Opens a Chrysler Plant in Iran
E22
Recording Industry Behind Nixon's Resignation, Left Clues in Song Lyrics
E23
Ford Begs Nixon to Read a Story from His Bedtime Tales
E24
Presidential Candidates Selected for Jury Duty
