Backstairs at the White House(1979)
The classic miniseries about two remarkable women and the eight First Families they served
Backstairs at the White House Synopsis
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Backstairs at the White House (1979) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on January 29, 1979, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr. and Robert Hooks. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-01-29
- Last aired:
- 1979-02-19
- Producers:
- Ed Friendly
Backstairs at the White House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olivia Cole
as Maggie Rogers
Leslie Uggams
as Lillian Rogers Parks
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Levi Mercer, Houseman
Robert Hooks
as John Mays
Leslie Nielsen
as Ike Hoover
Cloris Leachman
as Mrs. Jaffray
Paul Winfield
as Emmett Rogers Sr.
Julie Harris
as Helen 'Nellie' Taft
Victor Buono
as Pres. William Howard Taft
Robert Vaughn
as Pres. Woodrow Wilson
Kim Hunter
as Ellen Wilson
Claire Bloom
as Edith Galt Wilson
Key crew
Executive produced by Ed Friendly.
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Backstairs at the White House Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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Backstairs at the White House – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Backstairs at the White House?
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How many seasons of Backstairs at the White House are there?
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Backstairs at the White House has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 29, 1979.
Is Backstairs at the White House still running?
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No. Backstairs at the White House is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 19, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Backstairs at the White House?
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Backstairs at the White House (1979) stars Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks and Leslie Nielsen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Backstairs at the White House any good?
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Backstairs at the White House (1979) is rated 6.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.