Ronald Reagan, who made a successful transition from a successful Hollywood career to politics, shows off his wit and charm at the expense of Bob Hope in this vintage clip of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts.
Reagan, of course, served as the 33rd governor of California and later as the 40th President of the United States, where he earned the title “The Great Communicator” for his charisma and persuasive speeches. Video courtesy of Dean Martin channel.
Dana Carvey marches into the lighter side of life with a multitude of personalities.
The following video, courtesy of Everything Hollywood, features the master impressionist and a compilation of his many voices from the last 25 years, including U.S. Presidents, entertainers and more. In of one his recent performances, Carvey nailed his Al Pacino impression for the first time on TV. Here’s more.
The founding fathers went to enormous trouble trying to find as precise a balance of power as was humanly possible. And they succeeded.
But has Congress abdicated too much authority to the executive branch? Or has the explosion of cabinet-level positions left the President with too little power? And what the heck are a Chief Executive’s proper duties, now that you mention it?
The “”Right Angle” crew of Scott Ott, Bill Whittle and Stephen Green share their thoughts.
