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Title: The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998– )
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| Series cast summary: | |||
| Chi McBride | ... | Desmond Pfeiffer 6 episodes, 1998 | |
| Max Baker | ... | Nibblet 6 episodes, 1998 | |
| Dann Florek | ... | Abraham Lincoln 6 episodes, 1998 | |
| Christine Estabrook | ... | Mary Todd Lincoln 6 episodes, 1998 | |
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Kelly Connell | ... | Ulysses S. Grant 6 episodes, 1998 |
| Nick Jameson | ... | Emperor of France / ... 3 episodes, 1998 | |
| Jack Salvatore Jr. | ... | Young Abe / ... 2 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>
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reference to mary todd lincoln | reference to abraham lincoln | ulysses simpson grant | sitcom | character name in title |Taglines:
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5 October 1998 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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Word of mouth spread quickly that the show was demeaning to African Americans and an untrue rumor circulated that a scene in the establishing pilot included hooded black men being executed. After protests, UPN ultimately bowed to controversy pulled the pilot off of the schedule just prior to airing, replacing it with another episode. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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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.