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Backstairs at the White House

Untold stories of the White House come to life through the eyes of those who have served eight administrations.

The miniseries explores the untold stories of the White House staff, highlighting their crucial contributions to the smooth operation of the executive mansion during the Taft to Eisenhower presidencies.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Jan 29, 1979

Maggie takes on a new challenge as the second maid at the White House, juggli...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Feb 5, 1979

President Harding struggles with self-doubt and uncertainty in his decision-m...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Feb 12, 1979

The Great Depression's effects intensify, leading White House staff to make s...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Feb 19, 1979

World War II brings significant changes to the White House as Russian officia...

Main Cast

Olivia ColeOlivia ColeMaggie Rogers
Leslie UggamsLeslie UggamsLillian Rogers Parks
Louis Gossett Jr.Louis Gossett Jr.Levi Mercer, Houseman
Robert HooksRobert HooksJohn Mays
Leslie NielsenLeslie NielsenIke Hoover
Cloris LeachmanCloris LeachmanMrs. Jaffray
Paul WinfieldPaul WinfieldEmmett Rogers Sr.
Julie HarrisJulie HarrisHelen 'Nellie' Taft
Victor BuonoVictor BuonoPres. William Howard Taft
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnPres. Woodrow Wilson
Kim HunterKim HunterEllen Wilson
Claire BloomClaire BloomEdith Galt Wilson
Celeste HolmCeleste HolmFlorence Harding
George KennedyGeorge KennedyPres. Warren G. Harding
Ed FlandersEd FlandersPres. Calvin Coolidge
Lee GrantLee GrantGrace Coolidge
Larry GatesLarry GatesPres. Herbert Hoover
Jan SterlingJan SterlingLou Hoover
Eileen HeckartEileen HeckartEleanor Roosevelt
John AndersonJohn AndersonPres. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Harry MorganHarry MorganPres. Harry S. Truman
Estelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsBess Truman
Barbara BarrieBarbara BarrieMamie Eisenhower
Andrew DugganAndrew DugganPres. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hari RhodesHari RhodesCoates, Butler
Bill OvertonBill OvertonJackson, Doorman
Marged WakeleyMarged WakeleyMrs. Walker, Housekeeper
Helena CarrollHelena CarrollAnnie Gilhooley, First Maid
David DowningDavid DowningDixon, Butler
Harrison PageHarrison PageWheatley Parks
Tom ClancyTom ClancyAlexander Woolcott
Dana WynterDana WynterMrs. Colgate
Barry SullivanBarry SullivanAtty. Gen. Harry Daugherty
Ford RaineyFord RaineyNavy Secretary
John RandolphJohn RandolphMr. Johnson
Richard RoatRichard RoatKrim, Chief Usher
Diane ShaletDiane ShaletMrs. Long, Housekeeper
Kathleen DoyleKathleen DoyleBridgit
Louise LathamLouise LathamMiss Nesbitt, Housekeeper

Creators

Paul DubovPaul DubovCreator, Writer
Gwen BagniGwen BagniCreator, Writer

Info about Backstairs at the White House

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, History

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