“..An eccentric and proud of it, Ward was known for pulling an unusual publicity stunt that coincided with a national crisis. Ward bought an island in Minnesota near his home and dubbed it “Moosylvania,” based upon the home of his Bullwinkle TV character. He and publicist Howard Brandy crossed the country in a van, gathering signatures on a petition for statehood for Moosylvania. They then visited Washington, D.C., and attempted to gain an audience with President John F. Kennedy. They arrived at the White House during the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis and were escorted off the grounds at gunpoint.[2]:199....”
THAT is frigging CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love it...
Remember this guy from the 50’s era sci-fi movies voiceovers and narrations?
The guy did everything.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Frees