Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Stiller and Meara on President Nixon's Visit to China in 1972

Back in 1972, 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon landed in China. The 1972 visit was an important strategic and diplomatic overture that marked the culmination of the Nixon administration's resumption of harmonious relations between the United States and mainland China after years of diplomatic isolation.

The seven-day official visit to three Chinese cities was the first time a U.S. president had visited China. Nixon's arrival in Beijing ended 25 years of no communication or diplomatic ties between the two countries and was the key step in normalizing relations between the U.S. and China. 

The China visit gave an opportunity to the comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara to perform a skit on The Carol Burnett Show. Stiller and Meara played the roles of Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and his wife reviewing the trip and their impressions of the Nixons. Hilarious!

Enjoy!

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