For if you do, then shouldn't we blame the whole fraternity system? And if the whole fraternity system is guilty, then isn't this an indictment of our educational institutions in general? I put it to you, Greg - isn't this an indictment of our entire American society?

Matheson had a recurring role as Vice President John Hoynes on The West Wing. Matheson along with business partner Dan Grodnik bought National Lampoon in 1989 when the magazine was facing financial decline. In the fall of 1976 Matheson appeared with Kurt Russell in the 15-episode NBC series The Quest the story of two young men in the American West seeking the whereabouts of their sister a captive of the Cheyenne.

He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of the smooth-talking Eric "Otter" Stratton in the 1978 comedy National Lampoon's Animal House and the bitter Vice President John Hoynes in the NBC drama The West Wing and has had a variety of other well-known roles including providing the voice of the lead character in the cartoon TV program Jonny Quest.