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The Selling of Abe Lincoln 1976 (1976)
TV Special | History

If Abraham Lincoln were running for President now, how would he use television? Would he let himself be packaged and sold like a laundry soap? The program examines the use of television by political candidates by showing how "Abe," played ...See moreIf Abraham Lincoln were running for President now, how would he use television? Would he let himself be packaged and sold like a laundry soap? The program examines the use of television by political candidates by showing how "Abe," played by actor Richard Blake, might organize his political campaign today. Featured are political commercials from past campaigns, including the first spots ever done -- for Eisenhower in 1952, and a portion of the first Nixon-Kennedy debate. Written by Idaho Free Press Nampa, Idaho . Mon, Feb 2, 1976 Page 6 See less
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Feb 2, 1976 (United States)

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3 cast members
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Richard Blake
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln   See fewer
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
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