Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 24, 1984
Transcript:
Rick: Hey, Mark! Big break, buddy. Guess who's been chosen to ask the helicopter question today? Mark: Helicopter question? What's that? Rick: It's the question we shout at Reagan as he walks out to the helicopter on the south lawn. Traditionally, Sam Donaldson handles the helicopter question, but he's out sick today, so you've been given the nod. Roland: Wait a minute! What happened to senority? Mark: Me? I'm subbing for the human bullhorn? Rick: Sam picked you personally.