Today marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address, considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.
To mark the occasion, Toobworld Central has a Super Six list:
TV CHARACTERS WHO RECITE THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
1] PETTICOAT JUNCTION
Episode: Joe Saves the Post Office (1969)
At the Lincoln Memorial, Uncle Joe gives a moving and heartfelt recitation of the Gettysburg address, which touches all those who hear him. He even inspires himself, deciding to argue for the post office on its own merits.
(from IMDb)
2] COLGATE COMEDY HOUR
Episode: Episode #2.32 (1952)
Abbott and Costello joke with screen great Charles Laughton, who reads "The Gettysburg address,"
2] COLGATE COMEDY HOUR
Episode: Episode #2.32 (1952)
Abbott and Costello joke with screen great Charles Laughton, who reads "The Gettysburg address,"
(from IMDb)
3] THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER
Episode: The Business Trip (1970)
Tom and Norman need to go on a business trip to Las Vegas. Unfortunately this trip coincides with Eddie's performance as Abe Lincoln. Eddie recites the Gettysburg Address - at least the first line!
3] THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER
Episode: The Business Trip (1970)
Tom and Norman need to go on a business trip to Las Vegas. Unfortunately this trip coincides with Eddie's performance as Abe Lincoln. Eddie recites the Gettysburg Address - at least the first line!
(from IMDb)
4] THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW
My Husband Is Not a Drunk (1962)
Rob invites Glen Jameson over to see if post hypnotic suggestions will work on Buddy (who says they won’t work)
Laura asks to be hypnotized next. Glenn tells Laura to become the person she most admires. She becomes Abraham Lincoln and begins to recite the Gettysburg Address.
4] THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW
My Husband Is Not a Drunk (1962)
Rob invites Glen Jameson over to see if post hypnotic suggestions will work on Buddy (who says they won’t work)
Laura asks to be hypnotized next. Glenn tells Laura to become the person she most admires. She becomes Abraham Lincoln and begins to recite the Gettysburg Address.
('The Dick Van Dyke Show' episode guide)
5] LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
Season 20, Episode 94 (Feb. 20, 2013)
Wearing a fake beard and stovepipe hat to resemble the 16th President of the United States, Hugh Jackman says, "The truth is, I wanted to sway a few last-minute Oscar voters. I'll be honest. I mean, really, can Daniel Day-Lewis do this?" He then proceeds to sing the opening line of the Gettysburg Address.
5] LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
Season 20, Episode 94 (Feb. 20, 2013)
Wearing a fake beard and stovepipe hat to resemble the 16th President of the United States, Hugh Jackman says, "The truth is, I wanted to sway a few last-minute Oscar voters. I'll be honest. I mean, really, can Daniel Day-Lewis do this?" He then proceeds to sing the opening line of the Gettysburg Address.
(From Ace Showbiz)
6) BONANZA
Episode: Unknown
I haven't been able to track down the episode, but Little Joe became a teacher after he caused the regular teacher to be crippled. A couple of older boys showed up just to make the job miserable for Joe, but in the end they came around to the concept of an education and were able to read on a fundamental level. One of the boys recited the Gettysburg Address......
BCnU!
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