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Backstairs at the White House

Backstairs at the White House

The classic miniseries about two remarkable women and the eight First Families they served

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Overview

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

Created by Paul Dubov
Written by Paul Dubov, Gwen Bagni, Lillian Rogers Parks
Produced by Michael O'Herlihy, Ed Friendly
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Olivia Cole

Olivia Cole

Maggie Rogers

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Lillian Rogers Parks

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Levi Mercer, Houseman

Robert Hooks

Robert Hooks

John Mays

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Ike Hoover

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Mrs. Jaffray

Paul Winfield

Paul Winfield

Emmett Rogers Sr.

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Helen 'Nellie' Taft

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

Pres. William Howard Taft

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Pres. Woodrow Wilson

Themes & Keywords

the white houseminiserieshistorical dramausa politicsdomestic worker

About Backstairs at the White House

Backstairs at the White House is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 1979 exploring themes of the white house, miniseries, historical drama, usa politics, domestic worker. Created by Paul Dubov, it stars Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr.. Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.

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