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Hail to the Chief (1985)

1985-04-09 · 30m · EN
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Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from April 9, 1985 until May 21, 1985. It centered on the first woman President of the United States, portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. The series was created by Susan Harris, and was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. It featured one of the few recurring gay characters in a 1980s television series.

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Barry FanaroWriterMort NathanWriterSusan HarrisWriterKathy SpeerWriter

Top billed cast

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Patty DukePatty DukePresident Julia MansfieldTed BessellTed BessellGen. Oliver MansfieldJoel BrooksJoel BrooksRandyRicky Paull GoldinRicky Paull GoldinDoug MansfieldRichard PaulRichard PaulRev. Billy Joe BickerstaffJohn VernonJohn VernonGen. Hannibal StrykerJonna LeeJonna LeeMuffin StrykerQuinn CummingsQuinn CummingsLucy MansfieldDick ShawnDick ShawnIvan ZolotovMurray HamiltonMurray HamiltonSenator Sam CottonHerschel BernardiHerschel BernardiHelmut LugerGlynn TurmanGlynn TurmanSecretary of State LaRue Hawkins

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortActor preference222313 · 517820 · 227718Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is Hail to the Chief about?

Hail to the Chief is an American sitcom that ran on ABC from April 9, 1985 until May 21, 1985. It centered on the first woman President of the United States, portrayed by Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. The series was created by Susan Harris, and was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions. It featured one of the few recurring gay characters in a 1980s television series.

How long is Hail to the Chief?

Hail to the Chief has a runtime of 30 minutes.