Backstairs at the White House

6.1 1979 1 Season
Drama War & Politics

Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.

About

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Creators
Gwen Bagni, Paul Dubov
Director
Michael O'Herlihy
Writers
Gwen Bagni, Paul Dubov

Cast

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Olivia Cole Maggie Rogers
Leslie Uggams Lillian Rogers Parks
Louis Gossett Jr. Levi Mercer, Houseman
Robert Hooks John Mays
Leslie Nielsen Ike Hoover
Cloris Leachman Mrs. Jaffray
Paul Winfield Emmett Rogers Sr.
Julie Harris Helen 'Nellie' Taft
Victor Buono Pres. William Howard Taft
Robert Vaughn Pres. Woodrow Wilson
Kim Hunter Ellen Wilson
Claire Bloom Edith Galt Wilson
Celeste Holm Florence Harding
George Kennedy Pres. Warren G. Harding
Ed Flanders Pres. Calvin Coolidge
Lee Grant Grace Coolidge
Larry Gates Pres. Herbert Hoover
Jan Sterling Lou Hoover

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