TLS as president, signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 6, 1971. Letter to comedy writer Paul Keyes, in part: "It was a pleasure to see you in San Clemente yesterday and I only wish the schedule had permitted our having a personal visit. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness in leaving the flag design cuff links and tie tac for me and you may be sure I will enjoy wearing them." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
Paul W. Keyes (1924-2004) was an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and producer for some of television's classic shows, including 'The Jack Paar Show,' 'The Dean Martin Comedy Hour,' and 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.' Keyes had been a writer/producer of 'The Jack Paar Show' since it premiered in 1957 as 'Tonight Starring Jack Paar.' Then-Vice President and Mrs. Nixon appeared on the August 25, 1960, Paar telecast during Nixon's presidential campaign against John F. Kennedy. This began a lifelong friendship. Keyes had been writing jokes for Nixon since his 1962 campaign for Governor of California. In January 1968, while working as a writer/producer of 'Laugh-In,' Keyes was put on the Nixon payroll primarily to write light jokes for Nixon to deliver. Keyes is even mentioned on the infamous White House tapes on multiple occasions.
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