What did it for me was listening to one of his tales from Lake WoebeGon after the election and hearing about some woman who refuses to die until Bush is out of office.
Down-home corny stuff like his Lake Wobegon stuff works when you don't make it political. In my opinon the later Mash or All in the Family shows does not view as well today because they had a political agendia feel to them. On the other hand Andy Griffin Show back in the Black and White days or I love Lucy or the Honeymooners is humor that will last because it is nonpolitical
Spot on, Swiss.