Production note Gary Ross wrote the script while working on the Michael Dukakis campaign.
Production note The film's Oval Office set was reused more than 25 times.
Production note Ivan Reitman's wife and son appear as Nance's wife and son at the end.
Production note A musical version of Dave opened in 2018.
Production note The hosts say the film's premise was nearly a Robin Williams vehicle and nearly starred Warren Beatty or Kevin Costner.
Production note Bill Clinton reportedly gave Gary Ross a framed script with a handwritten note praising the film.
Mentioned with uncertainty The film's body-double premise is linked in the discussion to the idea of presidential impersonation and old-security practices.
Production note The discussion cites Woodrow Wilson's incapacitation and Edith Wilson's role as a historical parallel.
The American President Used as a comparison point for shaping political beliefs and presidential idealism.
The West Wing Referenced as part of a generation's political imagination and as a comparison for White House interiors.
Frank Capra Used to describe the film's old-fashioned, hopeful tone.
Clinton era Used as shorthand for political innocence and public scrutiny of presidential marriages.
George H. W. Bush Suggested as a model for President Mitchell's bland political style.
Dick Cheney Used to describe Bob Alexander as a power-hoarding chief of staff type.
McLaughlin Group Part of the film's early-90s TV and political-media texture.
Camden Yards Referenced in the baseball-throw scene and as a period-specific sports setting.
The Big Chill Used to discuss Kevin Kline's career and likability.
A Fish Called Wanda Referenced as Kline's Oscar-winning role and comparison point.
Ghostbusters Part of Ivan Reitman's hit run.
Kindergarten Cop Part of the Reitman run leading into Dave.
Advise and Consent Cited as an example of a more cynical DC political movie.
The Best Man Another cynical political-film comparison.
Failsafe Referenced as a serious political movie example.
