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Backstairs at the White House: Season 1, Episode 1Episode #1.1 (29 Jan. 1979)In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled ... See full summary » Director:Michael O'Herlihy |
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Maggie Rogers
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| Leslie Uggams | ... |
Lillian Rogers Parks
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| Louis Gossett Jr. | ... |
Houseman Levi Mercer
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| Robert Hooks | ... |
Chief Barber Mays
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Hari Rhodes | ... |
Butler Coates
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Bill Overton | ... |
Doorman Jackson
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Helena Carroll | ... |
First Maid Annie
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| David Downing | ... |
Butler Dixon
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Mrs. Jaffray
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| Paul Winfield | ... |
Emmett Rogers Sr
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| Julie Harris | ... |
Mrs. Helen 'Nellie' Taft
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| Victor Buono | ... | ||
| Robert Vaughn | ... | ||
| Kim Hunter | ... | ||
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In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled leg but is heartbroken to learn she will still need crutches. Maggie asks Mrs. Jaffray to hire grown-up Lillian, but she refuses to hire a handicapped woman. Written by mama.sylvia
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