The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998– )The misadventures of Abraham Lincoln, his loony associates, and the only sane man amongst them, the President's black butler Desmond. |
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The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998– )The misadventures of Abraham Lincoln, his loony associates, and the only sane man amongst them, the President's black butler Desmond. |
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| Chi McBride | ... |
Desmond Pfeiffer
(4 episodes, 1998)
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| Max Baker | ... |
Nibblet
(4 episodes, 1998)
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| Dann Florek | ... |
Abraham Lincoln
(4 episodes, 1998)
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| Christine Estabrook | ... |
Mary Todd Lincoln
(4 episodes, 1998)
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| Kelly Connell | ... |
Ulysses S. Grant
(4 episodes, 1998)
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Desmond Pfeiffer (the P is pronounced) was a black British gentleman who was run out of England after being accused of cheating at cards. He takes a job as butler to a perpetually horny Abraham Lincoln in the White House during the Civil War. Written by Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com>
Sure this wasn't the greatest show on TV, but it seemed that those opposed to it (because of it "racial insensitivity") just wanted to get TV air time. The sole African American character (Chi McBride) the most intelligent! And the show tried to to meld well-worn characters into modern (albeit crude) comedy. By contrast the newer "Still Standing" (with Jami Gertz) is TOTALLY unfunny, and even rips off entire scenes (and plot lines) from another unfunny "hit" show ("Yes, Dear"). Maybe it's because I like history, but I can't believe this was off the air faster than any of those endless "Friends" clones.