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Wolf Files: Top Weird Stories of 2003

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2. Arnold’s Political Theater: The political clout of Hollywood stars has never been more apparent. Ronald Reagan, Sonny Bono, Fred Grandy, and now Arnold Schwarzenegger have proven that you don't need to win Oscars to win elections.

With Arnold's success, other stars must be looking for second careers in politics. But before you start saying Senator Kutcher, rest assured that some celebrities have political careers shorter than Gary Coleman. Shirley Temple Black complained that no one took her seriously when she ran for Congress. Would-be New York governor and radio shock jock Howard Stern proved that his financial statement was the only private part he wouldn't expose.

Other political road kill: Star Trek's George Takai, The Munsters' Al "Grandpa" Lewis, the Dead Kennedys and Nancy Kulp, better known as Miss Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies.

Check out The Wolf Files rundown of the unlucky stars of political theater. [Next: Pampered Pigs and Pet Tigers]

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