Michelle Obama, ‘Parks and Recreation’ (NBC)
The first lady has been busy. In April 2014, she appeared on NBC's Parks and Recreation and also booked guest-starring roles on ABC's Nashville and Disney Channel's Jessie, both set to air in May.
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Michelle Obama, ‘iCarly’ (Nickelodeon)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Lisa Rose/Nickelodeon Obama also made a guest appearance on iCarly, which she watches with her daughters, Sasha and Malia. She joked about liking to be called “your excellency,” but ultimately, she appeared on the show to advocate for supporting the military. She said she was proud of Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) for caring about her father, a U.S. Air Force colonel, and her friends, Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress), for supporting Carly.
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Al Gore, ’30 Rock’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Screengrab Former vice president Al Gore popped by 30 Rock a couple of times to discuss environmentalism and managed to get a few laughs in the process. Here, mid-conversation with Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), he stopped: “Quiet! A whale is in trouble. I have to go."
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Chris Christie, ‘Michael J. Fox Show’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Eric Liebowitz/NBC New Jersey Governor Chris Christie appeared on the NBC News program hosted by Michael J. Fox's character, Mike Henry, on The Michael J. Fox Show, where he was inspired by Mike's return to the anchor's chair after a five-year hiatus. “In fact, I think it’s so inspiring, there’s been a lot of speculation, and I feel so inspired today, I think I should make an announcement,” Christie said. Problem is that as he was about to reveal the big news, Mike fell fast asleep as the result of a tiring night of family drama. Better luck next time.
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Barack Obama, ‘Between Two Ferns’ (Funny or Die)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Screengrab On March 11, 2014, President Obama appeared on Zach Galifianakis’ parody interview show Between Two Ferns. Obama's onscreen title labeled him as a “community organizer.” “It must be a stink that you can’t run three times,” Galifianakis pointed out. “I actually think it’s a good idea,” Obama replied with a knowing look. “If I ran a third time, it’d be sort of like doing a third Hangover movie. Didn’t really work out very well, did it?”
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Joe Biden, ‘Parks and Recreation’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: NBC Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) finally got to meet her hero: Joe Biden! “Oh, Mr. Vice President, I am deeply flattered but there is no way I can take over Madame Secretary Clinton’s position,” Leslie said, in all seriousness. The veep laughed it — as well as a little handsy behavior by his superfan — off and thanked Leslie for her public service. “You don’t let anything happen to him, you understand me?” Leslie told the Secret Service on her way out. “He is precious cargo!”
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John Kerry, ‘Cheers’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Screengrab Kerry, who currently serves as secretary of state, made an appearance on Cheers back when he was a Massachusetts senator, only to be confused for an anchorman by Cliff (John Ratzenberger) and Norm (George Wendt). “I love that report you did on the train wreck,” Cliff said. “They ought to get you for 60 Minutes as an anchor.” When Kerry corrected the pair, his autograph suddenly became less desirable.
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John McCain, ‘Parks and Recreation’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: David Giesbrecht/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank McCain, the senior senator from Arizona and 2008 Republican presidential candidate, appeared in the season-five premiere of Parks and Recreation. Of course, he and star Amy Poehler go back a few years (quite a few). He hosted Saturday Night Live in 2002 and made an appearance in 2008. (Poehler was with SNL from 2001-10.) McCain also had a cameo on Fox's 24.
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Michael Bloomberg, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (HBO)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: HBO On Curb Your Enthusiasm, Michael J. Fox was speaking at an event for Parkinson’s research. Meanwhile, after being told to be quiet by a security guard, Larry (Larry David) made a violin gesture to show Jeff (Jeff Garlin) a gift that he had recently bought. Fox took it as Larry making fun of Parkinson’s disease, so former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg came to his defense: “Larry, let me tell you something, this guy is trying to put Parkinson’s out of business, and I’m here to put you out of this city. Get out of this town!”
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Condoleezza Rice, ’30 Rock’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Screengrab Rice, who served as secretary of state during George W. Bush's second term, appeared as ex-girlfriend to Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) on 30 Rock. A heated conversation between Jack and “Condi,” as he endearingly called her, quickly turned into a battle to see who is the better musician: Jack on the flute or Condi on the piano. Condi won in the end, but to Jack’s credit, he put up a good fight.
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Nancy Reagan, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (NBC, ABC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Robert Phillips/Everett Collection On Diff’rent Strokes, Arnold (Gary Coleman), who worked as a reporter for the school newspaper, discovered that drugs were being sold at school. This attracted the attention of Reagan who ultimately came to the school to discuss her “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign with students.
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Rudy Giuliani, ‘Seinfeld’ (NBC)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Screengrab Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared on Seinfeld’s nonfat yogurt episode, in which everyone became obsessed with the treat from a new store partially owned by Kramer (Michael Richards). When Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) put on weight, they begin to have doubts about the yogurt's true fat content. Giuliani later discredits the yogurt as well.
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Tony Blair, ‘The Simpsons’ (Fox)
Image Credit: Photo Credit: FOX Tony Blair voiced himself on The Simpsons in “The Regina Monologues.” Homer, Marge and the kids visit England and are welcomed by the then-prime minister. They later run into famous Brits J.K. Rowling and Ian McKellen, who both voiced themselves as well.
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Anthony Weiner, ‘Alpha House’ (Amazon)
Former New York Representative Anthony Weiner, who found himself at the center of sexting scandals and unsuccessfully campaigned for New York mayor in 2013, made a cameo in the season-one finale of Amazon Studios' Alpha House. The episode also included appearances by former RNC head Michael Steele, CNN's Jeffrey Toobin and NBC News' Tom Brokaw.