Television coverage of the Gulf War began on 16 January 1991 at approximately 6:45pm U.S. Eastern time. George H.W. Bush's speech followed several hours later. The conditions in New York State at the time were dark and cold. This episode erroneously depicts these events occurring mid-day during summer-like conditions.
Eddie the auctioneer is using a Fender Squire 15 in such a small area people should have their hands over their ears.