Harry Shearer is known for his parts in This is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, The Simpsons and other comedies. And beginning next week, he takes on the 37th President of the United States with his web series Nixon’s the One. This week, we talk to him about his career in comedy while he’s in town to accept VideoFest’s Ernie Kovacs Award.

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