When Roger, as politician Burt Jarvis, allows Big John Tanner to tear up his bill for clean water in "Kiss Kiss, Cam Cam" while inviting him over to fish at his lake house, he explains to Steve that he doesn't have the political clout to stand up to him. He contrasts Big John's influence against that of Little John Tanner, who complains that he is representing the good people of Winnemucca until Roger kicks him out of sight. Big John is voiced by Sam Elliott.