After a discussion with Gene Shalit, John Williams conducts Carlos Gardel's famous "Por Una Cabeza" tango (featured in many films, including "Scent of a Woman" and "Schindler's List"). Itzhak Perlman appears as violin soloist.
The contenders wrap up the first debate of the 1984 general election campaign.
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An audio problem halts the first debate between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
It took 27 minutes for the glitch to be fixed.
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Dan Quayle responds to the criticism that George H. W. Bush made a poor decision in choosing him as running mate.
This was the first of three questions that prefaced the famous "Jack Kennedy" line.
Dan Quayle explains what he would do if he had to assume the presidency.
This was the second of three questions that prefaced the famous "Jack Kennedy" line.
Jimmy Carter discusses his famous Playboy Magazine interview, in which he said, "I've looked on a lot of women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times."
Reagan brings back his favorite line from the 1980 presidential debate.
You can watch the original utterance of this line in the Carter-Reagan debate at http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=Wi9y5-Vo6 1w
Walter Mondale quotes a popular Wendy's slogan to rebut Gary Hart in the March 11, 1984 Democratic debate.
You can see the original commercial at
http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=Ug75di EyiA0
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Composer John Williams is interviewed by Gene Shalit, circa 1997.
He discusses his association with Steven Spielberg and is seen conducting excerpts from "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Jaws," "Superman," and "E. T."
Gary Hart's response to a hypothetical question is mocked by fellow contender John Glenn.
Walter Mondale, meanwhile, thinks the question itself is silly.
From March 11, 1984.
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End credits version of Poirot's theme from "Hercule Poirot's Christmas." Written by Christopher Gunning.
Visit Gunning's web site at http://www.christoph er-gunning.co.uk/
Ending song from the 1984 version of "A Christmas Carol." Written by Nick Bicāt (music) and Tony Bicāt (lyrics).
Visit Nick Bicāt's web site at http://www.nickbicat .com/
Bernard Shaw asks Michael Dukakis a provocative question in the second 1988 presidential debate: "If Kitty Dukakis were raped and murdered, would you favor an irrevocable death penalty for the killer?"
Dan Quayle and Al Gore argue about a passage in Gore's book.
According to the book "Quest for the Presidency - 1992," Quayle's wife Marilyn suggested the line "pull a Bill Clinton."
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