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Cast
Olivia Cole
as Maggie Rogers
Leslie Uggams
as Lillian Rogers Parks
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Levi Mercer, Houseman
Robert Hooks
as John Mays
Leslie Nielsen
as Ike Hoover
Cloris Leachman
as Mrs. Jaffray
Paul Winfield
as Emmett Rogers Sr.
Julie Harris
as Helen 'Nellie' Taft
Victor Buono
as Pres. William Howard Taft
Robert Vaughn
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War & Politics
Votes5
DirectorGwen Bagni, Paul Dubov
WritersGwen Bagni, Paul Dubov
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBackstairs at the White House
About Backstairs at the White House
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Directed by Gwen Bagni, Paul Dubov, Backstairs at the White House leans on a strong ensemble — Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr. — 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 drama titles of 1979.
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