
D.C. Follies is a syndicated sitcom which aired from 1987–1989 and was set in a Washington, D.C. bar, where bartender Fred Willard would welcome puppet caricatures of that day's politicians and celebrities. The humor tended to be on the satirical side, often taking potshots at politicians and the political process. Although Willard was the only live actor appearing regularly, each episode brought a celebrity guest into the bar, such as Martin Mull, Robin Leach, Bob Uecker, and Betty White. In one episode, Robert Englund showed up as his Freddie Kruger character, and in a special Christmas episode an un-billed actor played Santa Claus. Another episode had Mike Tyson confront his own puppet character. The show was believed to be inspired by the British series Spitting Image. It was syndicated in many markets, although it often aired at odd hours, making it difficult for the show to build a following. It was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft.
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Air Date: 1987-04-11
Don King helps The Pope with his victory tour; Woody Allen discusses love and death with Fred; the former U.S. Presid...
Air Date: 1987-09-15
Ronald Reagan parachutes into D.C. Follies to hear Woody Allen's paranoia about becoming a father. Martin Mull has tr...
Air Date: 1987-09-22
Unhappy with low ratings, Dan Rather searches for a new image for the evening news. Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at D.C....
Air Date: 1987-09-29
Prison escapee Sean Penn comes to DC Follies, where Fred and the rest of gang are preparing for the upcoming annual s...
Air Date: 1987-10-06
Prince Charles comes to DC Follies, where he tries to win back his wife, Princess Diana. Ollie North has a new scam u...
Air Date: 1987-10-13
Caught up in the presidential campaign, Fred has a nightmare about zombie politicians. Mr. Rodgers broadcasts his sho...
Air Date: 1987-10-20
John Madden gives Fred a mechanical bull for the bar. Gerald Ford tries to ride it but gets thrown off head first int...
Air Date: 1987-10-27
George Bush brainstorms for ways to get Reagan out of office. He tries to hypnotize the president but it backfires an...
Air Date: 1987-11-03
Fred inherits a large sum of money which he invests on the advice of Richard Nixon. Needless to say, he loses all his...
Air Date: 1987-11-10
While riding in a limousine, Reagan and Gorbachev are harassed by Sam Donaldson. Back at D.C. Follies, Nixon plans a ...
Air Date: 1987-11-17
John Madden gives a play-by-play of the events leading up to the summit. Sam Donaldson practices his menacing approac...
Air Date: 1987-11-24
Barbara Walters, Sam Donaldson, Ted Kopel and Dan Rather do a song and dance about the news media. Woody Allen reveal...
Air Date: 1987-12-01
Santa Claus is confirmed to be real and he makes an appearance at D.C. Follies to hear everyone's Christmas wishes. R...
Air Date: 1987-12-08
It's New Years Eve and everyone is making their resolutions. Fred feels he is becoming a doormat for his customers an...
Air Date: 1987-12-15
It's Richard Nixon's birthday and the gang at D.C. Follies give him a roast. Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield and all the...
Air Date: 1987-12-22
Famous astrologer, Joyce Jillson, sets up shop at D.C. Follies to predict the future. She predicts Jane Fonda will be...
Air Date: 1987-12-29
Lee Iacocca moves his Chrysler plant to outer space to avoid union problems on Earth. Barbara Streisand directs a mov...
Air Date: 1988-01-05
The Redskins vs. the Broncos in the Super Bowl. Dick Butkus is at D.C. Follies to host the pre-game show. He gives Fr...
Air Date: 1988-01-12
Admiral Koop enlists the help of Sean Penn to campaign against smoking. They catch up with Rodney Dangerfield on an a...
Air Date: 1988-01-19
The show opens with Donaldson, Kennedy, Iacocca and Koch playing a round of "Political Jeopardy." Back at D.C. Follie...
Air Date: 1988-01-26
Lee Iacocca becomes Lee Ayatollah, opens a Chrysler plant in Iran and is bombed by U.S. Tankers. Back at D.C. Follies...
Air Date: 1988-02-02
Rona Barret is on hand at the Grammys to introduce the arriving celebrities, while Whoopi Goldberg presents a Grammy ...
Air Date: 1988-02-09
Jimmy the Greek explains to Fred how TV evangelists are different from other people. Sylvester Stallone is worried ab...
Air Date: 1988-02-16
Having been campaigning in the south for so long, the presidential candidates find themselves selected for jury duty....
Air Date: 1988-02-23
George Burns sends Swaggert to "D.C. Follies", to repent for sinning. Waldheim appears through the secret passageway ...
Air Date: 1988-09-15
Reluctant to go to school, Danny Quayle wishes he was "BIG" and pals around with George Bush and his running mate. An...
Air Date: 1988-09-22
The old "Nixon wit" helps keep him occupied when he gets locked in the basement with the missing Watergate tapes. Mot...
Air Date: 1988-09-29
Bush learns how to charge away the deficit problems after watching Gorbi abuse his Russian Express Card. Nixon tries ...
Air Date: 1988-10-06
Just when Dukakis thought that his White House career would never become a reality, he lands a job as Bush's chauffeu...
Air Date: 1988-10-13
In an attempt to tackle the high national debt left by the Reagan administration, Bush turns to the "Cozfather" to as...
Air Date: 1988-10-20
Dan Quayle heads to D.C. Follies after trying to play hooky from work. Reagan's failing memory serves as an obstacle ...
Air Date: 1988-10-27
Much to his surprise, Bush signs a nuclear freeze treaty with the Soviets when Gorbachev pretends to be a talking car...
Air Date: 1988-11-03
Nixon's benevolent disposition becomes evident when he decides to give profits from his book to charity. Chess has ne...
Air Date: 1988-11-10
Geraldo's evidence from home movies of famous people proves that they were indeed once babies. Quayle's homemade auto...
Air Date: 1988-11-17
Mort takes on the role of Professor Higgins as he tries to tame Margaret Thatcher. Ted Kennedy's life as a bachelor i...
Air Date: 1988-11-24
Dan Quayle takes a joy ride in the presidential limo while Bush is out of town. Mort translates Bush's speech for the...
Air Date: 1988-12-01
While out on Dingy I, Bush is saved from sharks that are afraid to have Quayle as president. Arafat joins the homeles...
Air Date: 1988-12-08
Gorbi gives King Kong a run for his money with his performance atop the Empire State Building. Harry Anderson's quick...
Air Date: 1988-12-15
As Chief U.S. Delegate, Joan Rivers displays her sharp tongue with Gorbi and Thatcher. Arafat offers a new outlook on...
Air Date: 1988-12-22
Thanks to Fred, Leslie Nielsen stops by the bar to tell the story of his big break and picks up gifts from all. In se...
Air Date: 1988-12-29
Khomeni's scheme to kidnap Vice-President Quayle backfires when he finds himself begging the U.S. to take Dan back. N...
Air Date: 1989-12-29
Nixon fantasizes a romantic weekend on the Riviera with Bo Derek, when in actuality he robbed her hotel room. Arafat ...
Air Date: 1989-01-12
Ford's plan to go back to school to play football comes to an end when his agent, Nixon, is caught with foul play. Do...
Air Date: 1989-01-19
While visiting D.C. Follies, Yakov Smirnoff makes amends with Gorbi and they perform a segment from the "Yaki and Mik...
Air Date: 1989-01-26
Spielberg is living proof that once a director...always a director when Fred asks him to take a snapshot for him. Hol...