25 Dec 1997
Wag the Dog
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
There are many ways to be seduced. Fame. Power. Love. Joe Tynan knows them all.
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. But it could be a big boost to his career, so he takes it on. Helping him prepare the case is pretty southern researcher Karen Traynor, and their developing relationship further complicates and compromises his life.
Top Billed Cast
Alan Alda Joe Tynan
Barbara Harris Ellie
Meryl Streep Karen Traynor
Rip Torn Senator Kittner
Melvyn Douglas Senator Birney
Charles Kimbrough Francis
Carrie Nye Aldena Kittner
Michael Higgins Senator Pardew
Blanche Baker Janet
Maureen Anderman Joe's Secretary
Chris Arnold Jerry
John Badila Reporter on TV Screen
Robert Christian Arthur Briggs
Maurice Copeland Mr. Edward Anderson
Lu Elrod Congresswoman at Party
Clarence Felder Golf Pro
Gus Fleming Eric
Merv Griffin Himself
Marian Hailey Sheila Lerner
Dan Hedaya Alex Heller
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