US Political Satire Concert: David Frye
1. David Frye on Richard Nixon, the Marijuana skit. -- 2. Satirical songs: Love me I'm a Liberal, Phil Ocks; Jimmy Newman, Tom Paxton; Talking Vietnam Potluck Blues, Tom Paxton; Black Day in July; Tom Paxton; and others. David Frye was an American comedian, who imitated famous political figures, including former U.S. Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, as well as film celebrities. In one skit Mr. Frye even had President Nixon smoking marijuana and reporting, in hushed tones, “I see spacious skies and fruited plains and amber waves of grain.”
Us political satire in skits and songs
Primary Title
- US Political Satire Concert: David Frye
Date Broadcast
- 1972
Channel
- Chapman Archive
Broadcaster
- The University of Auckland Library
Owning Organisation
- The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
- Us political satire in skits and songs
Episode Description
- 1. David Frye on Richard Nixon, the Marijuana skit. -- 2. Satirical songs: Love me I'm a Liberal, Phil Ocks; Jimmy Newman, Tom Paxton; Talking Vietnam Potluck Blues, Tom Paxton; Black Day in July; Tom Paxton; and others. David Frye was an American comedian, who imitated famous political figures, including former U.S. Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, as well as film celebrities. In one skit Mr. Frye even had President Nixon smoking marijuana and reporting, in hushed tones, “I see spacious skies and fruited plains and amber waves of grain.”
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Live Broadcast
- No
Genres
- Comedy
Hosts
- David Frye (Comedian)