For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander in chief agreed to sit a comprehensive interview to face the questions of the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency and his time in office. Nixon amazed everybody else else in selecting Frost because his televised confessor, going to easily outfox the British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts concerning the ability of their boss. But while the cameras rolled, a charged conflict of wits resulted.