Capitol Hill, in the Oval Office, and in other centers of power and prestige around the world, they
take a humorous look at serious issues while providing a nationwide laugh for millions.
Program:
Topic: Capitol Steps "The Lighter Side of Politics"
Date: Monday, December 12, 2011
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
The Capitol Steps were created in December 1981, when three staffers for Senator Charles Percy
were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. They decided to dig into the headlines of the
day, and created song parodies and skits. Ronald Reagan was President when the Steps began, so
co-founders Elaina Newport, Bill Strauss, and Jim Aidala figured that if entertainers could become
politicians, then politicians could become entertainers!
Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Desperate
Housemembers. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times
a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio
specials.
Schools interested in participating in this enrichment opportunity should contact John Ramicone at
216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by December 8th.
A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA or NORTH2 member districts.
Please process a purchase order to WVIZ/PBS Distance Learning c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid
Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p. o. number to 216-916-6361.
For additional information on the Capitol Steps please see: http://www.capsteps.com/
