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Viva El Presidente

Wide World of Sports televises a political assassination from San Marcos, a tiny Latin American nation. When the president dies, a dictator comes into position. He takes complete control, and wants to subdue opposition. Introducing Fielding Mellish: a product tester from New York. This guy is sex-starved, and a completely nerdish dork. Along comes a political activist who catches his fancy. Wanting Fielding to sign her petition, her name is Nancy. Mellish falls in love, and a relationship ensues. Nancy changes her plans, and poor Fielding will lose. Mellish decides to travel to that Latin American country. There will be so many ridiculous situations we will see. Are you curious to learn how this story will turn out? Watch the video. You will find it entertaining without a doubt. Based on the 1971 film "Bananas" starring Woody Allen

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/7/2021 7:55:00 PM

Ha, ha! I thought something sounded familiar... Was Howard Cosell in that one too?... It's been a while for me... actually saw the film in Israel in 1972, amazingly enough. :) gw

Robert Pettit
Date: 4/7/2021 8:24:00 PM

Yes he was! Also, there were two young thugs on the subway who had no dialogue and were uncredited. One of them turned out to be Sylvester Stallone.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/7/2021 1:00:00 PM

Hi Robert, I agree with Milton; you sure do know how to tell a story. Because of your storytelling skills, I want to learn more about the movie. I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/7/2021 12:46:00 PM

Well done, my friend. You do know how to tell a story, and, in this case, with clever rhymes. I haven't seen the movie, but I feel like I have.

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/7/2021 12:38:00 PM

Excellent writing Robert, such territory is lawless, and as you said, when the president dies, a tyrant takes over. He seizes total authority and seeks to subdue opposition. All dictators will soon disappear as people become aware of their abuse of power. Have a wonderful day, my friend.