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Backstairs at the White House (1979)

Backstairs at the White House

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Drama, Historical

January 29th, 1979

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

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Cast

Leslie Uggams
Lillian Rogers
Olivia Cole
Maggie Rogers
Louis Gossett Jr.
Houseman Levi Mercer
Robert Hooks
Doorman and Presidential Barber John Mays
Bill Overton
Doorman Jackson
David Downing
Butler Dixon
Celeste Holm
Mrs. Florence Harding
Lee Grant
Mrs. Grace Coolidge
Larry Gates
President Herbert Hoover
Jan Sterling
Mrs. Lou Hoover
Full cast & crew

Directors

Michael O'Herlihy
(4 episodes, 1979)
Full cast & crew

Producers

Robert Enrietto
associate producer
(4 episodes, 1979)
Ed Friendly
producer / executive producer (4 episodes, 1979)
Michael O'Herlihy
producer
(4 episodes, 1979)
Full cast & crew

Writers

Gwen Bagni
developed for television by
(4 episodes, 1979)
Gwen Bagni
teleplay
(4 episodes, 1979)
Paul Dubov
developed for television by
(4 episodes, 1979)
Full cast & crew

Taglines

The classic miniseries about two remarkable women and the eight First Families they served
What Happens at the White House You'll Never Find in a History Book

Keywords

husband wife relationship
mother daughter relationship
maid
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Country of Origin

United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 2nd, 1980 (Germany)
January 2nd, 1980 (Germany) (part 1)
January 16th, 1980 (Germany) (part 2)
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Alternative Titles

Backstairs at the White House (original title)
Weißes Haus, Hintereingang (Austria)
Backstairs at the White House (Canada) (English title)
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Locations

Colgate Mansion, 1284 South Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, California, USA (White House interiors/exteriors)
Evergreen Cemetery - 204 North Evergreen Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA (Washington cemetery)
Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California, USA (White House exteriors)
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Running Times

540 min ((4 episodes))

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1

Production Companies

Ed Friendly Productions

Distribution Companies

Fernsehjuwelen (Germany)
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (United States of America)

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