1964-10-24 - Rutgers

Half-Time Show

Do you recognize that voice from the past?... Yes, this is your life, NikitaSergeyevich Khrushchev!... Presented by Columbia, the finest name in marchingbands, and starring Mao Tse Wertheimer on the gong.[gong sounds -- march to midfield. Play "Meadowlands."]You were born a peasant in the Ukraine in 1894, Nikita Sergeyevich. And insearching for your life's work you became a Coal Miner. Here, as a surprisememento, we have the first pick axe you ever used.[band forms pick axe. Play "Hi-Ho^2."]You joined the Party and worked dilligently until you assumed a poistion of greatleadership. Do you remember your historic visit to the United States? You visitedthe United Nations building, where you banged your shoe on the table. Everyonethough you were yelling about an American spy, but you were really crying becauseyou weren't allowed into Disneyland. Here today is the same shoe you used then.[band forms shoe. Play "I Hear You Knocking (But You Can't Come In)."]But recently, Nikita, there was some strange activity at midnight in Moscow.[gong sounds 12 times. band forms clock at 12:00. Play "Midnite In Moscow."]Yes, Nikita -- you have reached retirement age. You have worked hard for yourrest, and you have done much for your fellow man and for the peace of the world.Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev -- this was your life![band forms hammer and sickle. Play "So Long, It's Been Good To Know You."]Ladies and gentlemen: the Columbia College Alma Mater.[band forms "C." Play "Sans Souci."]