Reagan and Friends
Each month we will share some behind-the-scenes moments and stories of President Reagan with some of his more famous friends.
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Episodes
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
In this magical Reagan and Friends, we explore Walt Disney’s path to success, his creative innovations in the entertainment industry, and his deep connection with Ronald Reagan.
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Today, we celebrate the life of father, philanthropist, and 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. We also reflect on his friendship with President Ronald Reagan, an historic example of grace and camaraderie between political opponents.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
In this captivating video, we embark on a journey into the extraordinary friendship between the late Ronald Reagan, and the British Royal Family, particularly with Prince Charles, now the reigning monarch, King Charles III.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a very special edition of Reagan and Friends! Today, we're taking you on a journey through one of the most celebrated friendships in Hollywood history - the Rat Pack and Ronald Reagan. This episode is dedicated to exploring the untold story of the friendship between President Reagan and legendary Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, and more. 🌟
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
In this edition of Reagan and Friends, we take a look at how Tip O'Neill, the former Speaker of the House and a staunch Democrat, became a friend of our 40th president.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Happy holidays to one and all! Do you know the history of Santa Claus? Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children.
Flash forward to 1981 and the Reagan White House. President and Mrs. Reagan had many friends, and, of course, Santa Claus was among them! When Santa was too busy to attend a White House Christmas party, many of the Reagan’s famous friends filled in for him.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
No one in popular American music has recorded for so long and at such a high level of excellence as Tony Bennett. In the last ten years alone, he has sold ten million records. He has performed for eleven U.S. Presidents, is a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, participated in the liberation of a concentration camp, and marched side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King in Selma to support civil rights. The United Nations has named him a Citizen of the World one of their foremost ambassadors.
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this edition of Reagan and Friends, we take a look at the life of the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, as well as her relationship with President Reagan.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
This edition of Reagan and Friends is dedicated to Vin Scully, the legendary Voice of the Dodgers from 1950 to 2016. He passed away on August 2, 2022 at the age of 94. Years before Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California, he and Nancy were neighbors and close friends with Vin Scully. Their friendship persisted throughout their lives.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
With Nancy Reagan's centennial year drawing to a close, we'd like to take this month's Reagan and Friends to celebrate the life and legacy of the beloved First Lady, mother, actress and activist.