final credits - lloyd robie
"Jimmy who?"
In 1975, a peanut farmer and former Georgia governor was trying to make a name for himself in his bid for presidency of the United States.
While heading to speak to the Legislature in Concord, New Hampshire Jimmy Carter and his entourage descended on the country store of Lloyd Robie for a visit.
Introducing himself, the future chief of state said "Mr. Robie, I'm Jimmy Carter and I'm running for president."
Mr. Robie was deaf and wore two hearing aids. He didn't hear what the man said and replied "Jimmy who?"
Soon after, a busload of reporters rolled up to the store wanting to know what had happened. The phrase stuck and it dogged Carter throughout his campaign.
Years later, the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum in Atlanta opened an exhibition in 2001 for the 25th anniversary of the presidential campaign. The exhibit was called From Jimmy who? to Mr. President.
Lloyd Robie died January 1st, 2006 at the age of 87 from Alzheimer's disease.