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Backstairs at the White House

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19791979
  • 9h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
438
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Robert Vaughn in Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Backstairs At The White House
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Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
438
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Gwen Bagni(developed for television by)
    • Paul Dubov(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Leslie Uggams
    • Olivia Cole
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Gwen Bagni(developed for television by)
    • Paul Dubov(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Leslie Uggams
    • Olivia Cole
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

    Episodes4

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    Leslie Uggams
    Leslie Uggams
    • Lillian Rogersas Lillian Rogers…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Olivia Cole
    Olivia Cole
    • Maggie Rogersas Maggie Rogers
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Houseman Levi Merceras Houseman Levi Mercer
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Robert Hooks
    Robert Hooks
    • Doorman and Presidential Barber John Maysas Doorman and Presidential Barber John Mays…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Bill Overton
    • Doorman Jacksonas Doorman Jackson
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    David Downing
    David Downing
    • Butler Dixonas Butler Dixon
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm
    • Mrs. Florence Hardingas Mrs. Florence Harding
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Lee Grant
    Lee Grant
    • Mrs. Grace Coolidgeas Mrs. Grace Coolidge
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • President Herbert Hooveras President Herbert Hoover
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling
    • Mrs. Lou Hooveras Mrs. Lou Hoover
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Eileen Heckart
    Eileen Heckart
    • Mrs. Eleanor Rooseveltas Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    John Anderson
    John Anderson
    • President Franklin Delano Rooseveltas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Harry Morgan
    Harry Morgan
    • President Harry S. Trumanas President Harry S. Truman
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons
    • Mrs. Bess Trumanas Mrs. Bess Truman
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie
    • Mrs. Mamie Eisenhoweras Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan
    • President Dwight D. Eisenhoweras President Dwight D. Eisenhower
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Ike Hooveras Ike Hoover…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1979
    Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes
    • Butler Coatesas Butler Coates
    3 episodes3 eps • 1979
    • Creators
      • Gwen Bagni(developed for television by)
      • Paul Dubov(developed for television by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Olivia Cole (Maggie Rogers) is less than a year older than Leslie Uggams, who played the role of her adult daughter, Lillian Rogers Parks. In Roots (1977), Leslie Uggams played Oliva Cole's mother-in-law.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979)

    User reviews28

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    10/10
    Priceless!
    Believe it or not, I just called Borders on a whim, and they actually had a copy. I ran down, bought it, and watched the whole thing that same night. This miniseries was even better than I had remembered. (Of course, I was 9 or so the first time, and watched it with my mommy.) Younger viewers, such as my roommate, have a difficult time looking past the sets, which don't look anything like "The West Wing", but I quickly began to ignore him, and just sat there and soaked it all in.

    I feel like there could have been a better attempt to clean up the film from the original airing, but it still was absolutely enjoyable.

    All in all, worth the seven and a half hours I spent in front of the TV last Tuesday night!!
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    • Nov 5, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Weißes Haus, Hintereingang
    • Filming locations
      • Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Ed Friendly Productions
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    • Runtime
      9 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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