Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 18, 1981

Transcript:

Man: "The inauguration is expected to cost over $6 million... which the GOP hopes to recoup in the sales of cheesy souvenirs." Have we received our tickets for the Presidential gala yet, Dearrie? Lacey: Yes. But I'm having second thoughts about going, Dick. Man: You are? Why's that? Well it turns out the evening's being co-ordinated by that tacky car salesman, What's-his-name... Man: Frank Sinatra? Lacey: Yes, him. I don't mind the T.V. commercials, but why does he have to keep associating with all those gangsters? Did you see that picture of him last year posing with all the leading lights of organized crime? Now what kind of gentleman would rub shoulders with mobsters and hit men? Someone like that should at least have the decency to stay away from the Reagans. It could ruin them socially. Man: Ruin the First Family socially? Lacey: Funny how people turn out. He seemed like such a smart boy back when he sang with that nice Mr. Dorsey.