Hail to the Chief (1985)

04/09/1985 (EN) • 30m

Comedy

Overview

Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from April 9, 1985 until May 21, 1985. It centered on the first woman President of the United States, portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. The series was created by Susan Harris, and was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. It featured one of the few recurring gay characters in a 1980s television series.

Top Billed Cast

Patty Duke

President Julia Mansfield

7 Episodes

Ted Bessell

Gen. Oliver Mansfield

7 Episodes

Joel Brooks

Randy

7 Episodes

Ricky Paull Goldin

Doug Mansfield

7 Episodes

Richard Paul

Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff

7 Episodes

John Vernon

Gen. Hannibal Stryker

7 Episodes

Jonna Lee

Muffin Stryker

7 Episodes

Quinn Cummings

Lucy Mansfield

7 Episodes

Dick Shawn

Ivan Zolotov

7 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1985 | 7 Episodes

Season 1 of Hail to the Chief premiered on April 9, 1985.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

sitcom

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