Episode #1.4 (Feb. 1979)

WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael O'Herlihy

Writers:

Lillian Rogers Parks (book), Frances Spatz Leighton (book),

Stars:

Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr.

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Leslie Uggams	...	Lillian Rogers Parks
Olivia Cole	...	Maggie Rogers
Louis Gossett Jr.	...	Houseman Levi Mercer
Robert Hooks	...	Doorman and Presidential Barber Mays
Bill Overton	...	Doorman Jackson
David Downing	...	Butler Dixon
Richard Roat	...	Chief Usher Crim
Marged Wakeley	...	Housekeeper Walker
Julie Harris	...	Mrs. Helen 'Nellie' Taft (archive footage)
Victor Buono	...	President William Howard Taft (archive footage)
Robert Vaughn	...	President Woodrow Wilson (archive footage)
Kim Hunter	...	Mrs. Ellen Wilson (archive footage)
Claire Bloom	...	Mrs. Edith Galt Wilson (archive footage)
Celeste Holm	...	Mrs. Florence Harding (credit only)
George Kennedy	...	President Warren G. Harding (archive footage)

Storyline

WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the staff has trouble adjusting to President & Mrs. Truman. The lack of a foundation finally makes the White House unsafe to live in and the Trumans let most of the staff go, but call Lillian back to organize temporary Presidential residence Blair House. The Eisenhowers' lack of respect for Presidential tradition irritates the staff, and Mrs. Eisenhower's demand for new items keeps Lillian hopping.

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1979 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ed Friendly Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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