Episode 823 • • 2:04:30 - 2:07:47
823: Postcard From Paris
NCIS Military Propaganda, Michelle Obama Cameo, Joining Forces
First Lady Michelle Obama appeared in an episode of the television drama "NCIS" to promote the "Joining Forces" initiative for military families. The appearance is analyzed as a form of state-sponsored propaganda embedded in popular entertainment. The segment highlights the scripted nature of the interaction between the First Lady and the show's lead character, Special Agent Gibbs.