Leading up to the Presidential election, getTV is airing interviews between Merv Griffin from THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW and (4) former U.S. presidents-Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan.
One of the most interesting is the first one with Nixon (before he was Pres.) from Dec. 20, 1967. David Susskind is also on the show and Nixon had some very interesting historical commentary. This particular episode will air on getTV Oct. 17, and your audience will find these interviews interesting for it’s a fascinating TV case study of past and present in regard to campaigning and reaching the masses using late night TV.
Three clips of the Nixon interview:
- Merv and Nixon discuss how spending $18K on his campaign almost made him bankrupt: http://bit.ly/NixonCosts
- Merv attempts to get Nixon to say he’s running for President and they chat about what it takes to be a good President: http://bit.ly/NixonPresidency
- Merv thanks Nixon for not giving him any restrictions on questioning: http://bit.ly/Norestrictions
getTV PRESENTS A SPECIAL MONTH OF PRESIDENTIAL APPEARANCES ON THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, AIRING EVERY MONDAY AT 10 P.M. ET, FROM OCTOBER 17 THROUGH ELECTION DAY EVE ON NOVEMBER 7
The Patriotic Event is Headlined by Four In-Depth and Candid Interviews Featuring Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald & Nancy Reagan
CULVER CITY, CA – Monday, October 3, 2016 – getTV puts the spotlight on four classic episodes of THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, with a month of presidential appearances. The lineup includes in-depth and honest sit-downs with Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan with his wife, Nancy Reagan, and will air every Monday at 10 p.m. ET, from October 17 through Election Day Eve on November 7.
The special lineup kicks off on October 17, as Merv moderates a lively discussion from Dec. 20, 1967 between Richard Nixon—shortly before he announced he was running for president—and talk show host and producer David Susskind, who openly challenges the notion that Nixon is a viable candidate. Then, on October 24, Merv conducts a rare interview with retired Commander-In-Chief Gerald Ford, as he shares a humorous anecdote about dealing with hecklers on the campaign trail, and opens up about his wife and children, Ronald Reagan’s landslide election, Jimmy Carter’s controversial policies, and what it takes to be president. This episode originally aired Jan. 8, 1981.
The event continues on October 31, as Merv welcomes Jimmy Carter to the program on Nov. 29, 1982, where the former president discusses his (then) new memoir Keeping Faith, his beloved family, the Iran hostage crisis, the Camp David Agreement, the transition from the White House to civilian life, and the deep sense of rejection he felt after not being elected to a second term. The roster comes to a close on November 7, the eve of one of the biggest elections in recent memory, as Merv takes viewers into the White House for a historic interview with Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan —marking the first-ever appearance by a sitting President on a non-news talk show—as the Conservative icon reflects on the effects that the attempt on his life had on him, as well as his Reaganomics policy, the ongoing troubles in the Middle East, and the legacy he would leave behind. The original airdate of this episode was Sept. 27, 1983.
“THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW has been a big hit with our viewers, and we’re proud to give them even more classic episodes of the groundbreaking series, as the program leaves the ‘60s behind and puts the spotlight on some of the most influential figures of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Of particular interest are the candid sit-downs with the four U.S. Presidents, in segments that would probably play out very differently today. These episodes represent a time when our politicians were more accessible and, arguably, more real. It paints a fascinating picture of America’s recent past, as we head into Election Day.”
For a complete schedule of films and times, visit www.get.tv/schedule. In addition to airing these episodes on the dates noted above, some of the shows mentioned are scheduled for further broadcasts throughout the month. (See listings for further details.)
