Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-331) and index.
Contents
Introduction : the showbiz presidency -- 1. Gilt by association : how entertainers are food for presidents -- 2. Attack of the cat woman : how entertainers are bad for presidents -- 3. Hope springs eternal : how presidents are good for entertainers -- 4. Glad to be unhappy : how presidents are bad for entertainers -- 5. Running time : entertainers on the campaign trail -- 6. America's toughest gig : performing for the president -- 7. Groupies, aficionados, and Philistines : presidents as fans -- 8. "Happy birthday, Mr. President" : show business friends and lovers -- 9. Secrets of the stars : entertainers as professional associates -- 10. Leading ladies, supporting cast : first families in the show biz presidency -- 11. Is everybody happy? : Presidents as entertainers -- 12. "I'm Gerald Ford, and you're not" : presidents as entertainment -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Acknowledgments -- Index.
