Hail to the Chief (1985)
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.
Comedy
Cast
- Patty Duke — President Julia Mansfield
- Ted Bessell — Gen. Oliver Mansfield
- Joel Brooks — Randy
- Ricky Paull Goldin — Doug Mansfield
- Richard Paul — Rev. Billy Joe Bickerstaff
- John Vernon — Gen. Hannibal Stryker
- Jonna Lee — Muffin Stryker
- Quinn Cummings — Lucy Mansfield
- Dick Shawn — Ivan Zolotov
- Murray Hamilton — Senator Sam Cotton
- Herschel Bernardi — Helmut Luger
- Glynn Turman — Secretary of State LaRue Hawkins
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