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Cast
Patty Duke
as President Julia Mansfield
Ted Bessell
as Gen. Oliver Mansfield
Joel Brooks
as Randy
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Doug Mansfield
Richard Paul
as Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff
John Vernon
as Gen. Hannibal Stryker
Jonna Lee
as Muffin Stryker
Quinn Cummings
as Lucy Mansfield
Dick Shawn
as Ivan Zolotov
Murray Hamilton
as Senator Sam Cotton
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorSusan Harris
WritersSusan Harris
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHail to the Chief
About Hail to the Chief
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.
Directed by Susan Harris, Hail to the Chief leans on a strong ensemble — Patty Duke, Ted Bessell, Joel Brooks — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1985.
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