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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,670 posts) Sun Dec 25, 2022, 10:10 AM Dec 2022

"The Munsters" wish you a Merry Christmas, including two actors with political connections.

“The Munsters” wish you a Merry Christmas, including two actors with political connections. Al Lewis (“Grandpa”) ran for Governor of New York (Green Party) in 1998, and Pat Priest (“Marilyn”) was daughter of Treasurer of United States under Eisenhower.

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"The Munsters" wish you a Merry Christmas, including two actors with political connections. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2022 OP

Ivy Baker Priest- I remember her signature on money. I just have to laugh at Herman Munster. NBachers Dec 2022 #1

Grandpa Al Lewis had one of the best radio talk shows ever. no_hypocrisy Dec 2022 #2

Don't forget Eddie Munster was briefly Speaker of the House. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2022 #3

That's right! FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #4

NBachers

(17,149 posts)

1. Ivy Baker Priest- I remember her signature on money. I just have to laugh at Herman Munster.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Dec 25, 2022, 10:25 AM

Dec 2022

no_hypocrisy

(46,243 posts)

2. Grandpa Al Lewis had one of the best radio talk shows ever.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Dec 25, 2022, 10:30 AM

Dec 2022

WBAI (Pacifica Radio) out of NYC. He didn't hold back in his criticism of both political parties. He had no patience for callers who wanted to waste his time and not talk about issues. He continued with his wife, Karen, until he was too ill to even broadcast from his home. WBAI dedicated three hours of programming (during his time slot) to broadcast his "Going Home" service.

I miss him desperately.