President 14 - Franklin Pierce

Everyone said Franklin Pierce looked and sounded like he should have been President. Everyone got their wish - and boy, did everyone get THAT one wrong! 

To explore the political foppery and personal darkness of yet another President who didn't stop the Civil War, DB Comedy is joined by two Special Guests: Neo-Futurist theatre Alumni Andy Bayiates and gothic novelist Andrew Pyper ("The Residence"). Revel in Franklin Pierce's handsomeness, shake your head at his governmental ineptness ...

This episode’s sketches were Written and Produced by:

Gina Buccola
Sandy Bykowski
Joseph Fedorko
Sylvia Mann
Paul Moulton
Patrick J. Reilly
And Tommy Spears

This episode’s sketches were Performed by:

Gina Buccola
Sandy Bykowski
Ramona Kywe
Paul Moulton
Patrick J. Reilly
And Tommy Spears 

This Episode’s Historians: Andy Bayiates and Andrew Pyper

Original Music written and performed by Throop McClerg
Audio production by Joseph Fedorko
Sound effects procured at Freesound.org

DB Comedy Logo Designed by Adam L. Harlett
ELECTABLES logo and Presidential Caricatures by Dan Polito
THE ELECTABLES concept was created by Patrick J. Reilly.

CAST AND CREDITS 

COLD OPEN – Written by Paul Moulton
            Doctor – Tommy
            Andrew Pyper - Himself

WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY – Written by Gina Buccola
            Host - Gina
            Calhoun – Paul
            Gun Nut – Joe

BACK ON THE HORSE – Written by Joseph Fedorko
            Frank - Patrick
            Pierre – Tommy

PRESTON BROOKS MEMORIAL CANE – Written by Joseph Fedorko 
            Salesperson – Patrick
            Lady of the House – Ramona

PLAIN JANE – Written by Paul Moulton
            Jane – Sandy
            Franklin - Patrick
            Aide – Paul

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