The Gist

From Carson’s Couch to Nixon’s Enemies List

David Steinberg’s satirical comedy got him on the Tonight Show more than 100 times and led Nixon to hire professional hecklers. 

Comedian David Steinberg.

Photo Courtesy David Steinberg.

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