Big city mayors

Discusses who aspires to become mayor, electoral pathways to city hall, the mayor's job as chief executive, the mayor as chief legislator, the mayor as chief of party, the mayor and the public--his ceremonial role, the mayor's role in setting policy, and consolidation of mayoral power. Includes portrayals of Anton Cermak, Martin H. Kennelly, Richard J. Daley, and Edward J. Kelly.