pics of Shelley taken during the recording
of the 1981 Rich Little comedy album
The First Family Rides Again
In 1981, Shelley participated in the comedy album The First Family Rides Again. The comedy album, which was co-written by Rich Little, was a follow-up to the 1960s First Family records (which spoofed John F. Kennedy and his family and staff). In this follow-up version, Rich Little played Ronald Reagan - as well as other impersonations. This version spoofed and poked some fun at President Ronald Reagan and his White House. Aside from Shelley, Melanie Chartoff, Michael Richards, Jenilee Harrison, Earle Doud, Bonzo and Vaughn Meader also participated in the fun. For more, check out: First Family and Comedy Album
promo pics of the cast and audience
taken during the recording
of the 1981 Rich Little comedy album
The First Family Rides Again
The comedy album was produced and directed by Earle Doud (who also did The First Family album about the Kennedys and Welcome to the LBJ Ranch among others) and was manufactured by Boardwalk Records, Inc. Side 1 of the vinyl record contained Act I Scenes 1 to 10. Side 2 contained Act II Scenes 1 to 8. It was also available in cassette format. The album Tracklist went as follows:
Side 1
Act I/Scene 1 Reaganomics
Act I/Scene 2 Wake Up
Act I/Scene 3 Happy Birthday
Act I/Scene 4 The Lincoln Room
Act I/Scene 5 Washington Portrait
Act I/Scene 6 Integration
Act I/Scene 7 Mr. Bill
Act I/Scene 8 God
Act I/Scene 9 The Funeral
Act I/Scene 10 Late Night Phone Call
Side 2
Act II/Scene 1 The Big Game
Act II/Scene 2 The Happening
Act II/Scene 3 Bugs
Act II/Scene 4 The Psychiatrist
Act II/Scene 5 Preparing The President
Act II/Scene 6 White House Tour
Act II/Scene 7 Air Force One
Act II/Scene 8 Press Conference
a short writeup about the comedy album
from the album's back cover
