Grandpa Goes to Washington


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Episodes: 11

Seasons: 1

Show dates: September 7, 1978 – January 16, 1979

Performers include: Jack Albertson, Larry Linville

Description: The series centered on Joe Kelley, a political science teacher who was forced to retire when he turned 66, who then got himself elected to the U.S. senate in spite of his not having any political experience. He won the election when the other candidates for office were tarnished by scandal. Kelley's style was unusual. He drove himself in an old Volkswagen (as opposed to being driven in a limousine), for relaxation he played the drums, and his earnest pledge was "Honesty in Government".
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